The Golioth Aludel Elixir is a development board purpose-built to streamline embedded-to-cloud workflows, combining modern hardware with out-of-the-box cloud integration. Designed by Golioth, this board reduces friction for engineers prototyping IoT products by unifying firmware, connectivity, cloud telemetry, and OTA updates in one streamlined platform.
At the heart of the Golioth Aludel Elixir is the Nordic Semiconductor nRF9160, a low-power cellular-enabled microcontroller capable of running Zephyr RTOS. It’s backed by an ESP32-C3 for supplemental location services, including Wi-Fi and cell tower-based geolocation. This combination allows engineers to simulate production use cases involving cloud messaging and location-aware applications with minimal setup.
The board includes dual MikroE Click headers for modular expansion, compatibility with over 2,000 plug-and-play sensor boards, and wide input voltage support (including 12V from solar or automotive sources). It also features a battery charging circuit, making it suitable for mobile and off-grid deployments. Every design decision in the Golioth Aludel Elixir reflects real-world constraints—power, footprint, and modularity—making it ideal for teams developing deployable, connected devices.
What truly sets the Golioth Aludel Elixir apart is its native connection to the Golioth Cloud. Pre-configured firmware lets engineers begin pushing sensor data, issuing remote commands, and updating firmware within minutes. No third-party platforms or custom backend integration is required. Golioth’s open-source example firmware is production-grade, with settings, logging, and OTA features already implemented and ready to extend.
Rather than being a disposable evaluation board, this platform is structured as a reference design. Engineering teams can easily adapt it for final product hardware, accelerating both prototyping and early field testing. From development to deployment, the Golioth Aludel Elixir gives teams a validated, cloud-ready platform that removes weeks of firmware and cloud plumbing from the development cycle.
The board is currently available via early access for $150 USD and fits within Golioth’s generous free-tier cloud plan, making it cost-effective for startups and solo developers. Whether you’re building smart sensors, trackers, or industrial IoT systems, this board offers a professional starting point with seamless hardware-cloud integration