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M66 Mini DB

Basic Overview #

The M66 Mini DB is a compact and portable board designed specifically for breadboard.

The main equipped modules are the M66 Mini DB series wireless communication modules.

Feature List #

Module Features #

  • Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  • AT Commands: GSM 07.07, 07.05 and Enhanced AT Commands
  • TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP/PPP
  • Jamming Detection
  • Audio
  • FOTA
  • OpenCPU
  • QuecFastFix

MiniDB Features #

  • Compatible with BreadBoard
  • On Board 2A Switching Regulator
  • On Board NanoSIM(4FF) socket
  • Wi-Fi BT
  • GNSS active antenna circuit

Development Board Configuration #

The detailed assignment of the peripheral interfaces on the Development board is as follows:

NO. Name Silkscreen Comment
1 Sim card case J1 4FF SIM Card 12.3 × 8 mm
2 External Bluetooth Antenna BT ANT Johanson Bluetooth Antenna
3 External GSM Antenna GSM ANT UFL ANTENNA
4 10pin P1-P2 Header 2.54 mm

Development Board Markers #

The Development board has 2 functional indication LEDs, as follows:

  • D1: NETLIGHT
  • D2: Power indication LED.
EICUT M66 Mini DB — top view with SIM slot, Bluetooth and GSM U.FL, dual 10-pin headers, NETLIGHT/Power LEDs.
Labeled layout: SIM slot, BT antenna, external GSM antenna, two 10-pin headers, NETLIGHT & Power LEDs.

 

Development Board Dimensions #

EICUT M66 Mini DB — mechanical dimensions 32.6×26 mm with GSM/BT antenna offsets and SIM spacing.
Dimensioned top view in millimeters: board 32.6×26 mm; GSM ANT 20.3 mm; BT ANT 5.4 mm; SIM slot 14 mm (7 mm margins).

 

Development Board Interfaces #

The main pin placement of the Development board is shown in the following figure:

EICUT M66 Mini DB pinout — MIC/LOUT/SPKP audio, ADC, RI/CTS; AUX/DBG UART TX/RX; TX/RX; DTR/DCD/RTS; VRTC; +5V/GND; GSM & BT antenna pads.
Pins labeled: MIC/LOUT/SPKP, ADC, RI/CTS; AUX/DBG UART TX/RX, TX/RX; DTR/DCD/RTS; VRTC; +5V/GND; GSM & BT pads.

 

M66 Mini DB P1-P2 #

NO. Name Silkscreen Comment
P1-1 Request to send RTS You can use it as an output and input.
P1-2 VRTC VRTC Power supply for RTC when VBAT is not supplied for the system. Charging for backup battery or golden capacitor when the VBAT is applied. For the allowed voltage and current values for this pin, see the bottom of the table.
P1-3 RXD RX Receive data
P1-4 TXD TX Transmit data
P1-5 DCD DCD Digital output
P1-6 DTR DTR Digital input
P1-7 DBG-TXD DBGTX Transmit data
P1-8 DBG-RXD DBGRX Receive data
P1-9 TXD-AUX AUXTX Transmit data
P1-10 RXD-AUX AUXRX Receive data
P2-1 Ground GND
P2-2 CTS CTS Clear to send
P2-3 RI RI Ring indication
P2-4 ADC0 ADC General purpose analog to digital converter. Vmax=2.8V, Vmin=0V
P2-5 SPK1P SPP Channel 1 positive voice output
P2-6 SPK1N SPN Channel 1 negative voice output
P2-7 MICN MICN Negative voice input
P2-8 MICP MICP Positive voice input
P2-9 Ground GND
P2-10 Power +5 Main power supply of module. Make sure that supply sufficient current in a transmitting burst typically rises to 1.6A. Vmax=4.8V, Vmin=5.5V
VRTC pin voltage: VImax=3.3V, VImin=1.5V, VInorm=2.8V

VOmax=3V, VOmin=2V, VOnorm=2.8V IOmax=2mA Iin≈10uA

Getting Started Preparation #

Step 1: Install Qnavigator software.

https://www.quectel.com/download/qnavigator_v1-5/

Step 2: After installation Act like a software wizard.

Step 3: Connect the Development Board by USB to UART converter to the computer.(pin p1-3, p1-4)

Download your driver type according to the USB-to-serial IC model

Step 4: select your board in the port section, set the baudrate to 115200, and click Connect.

Step 5: Click on the gear and see if the module is connected.

Step 6: By entering AT Command, you can use different parts of the module.

Hint: make sure the power supply voltage is stable. The board to power up and turn on automatically without the need for a turn-off function.

Resource Download #

FAQ #

What is the M66 Mini DB?
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The M66 Mini DB is a compact, breadboard-friendly breakout board for the ultra-small Quectel M66 module — the world’s smallest Quad-band 2G GSM/GPRS engine with OpenCPU and optional Bluetooth support.

Which frequency bands does it support?
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Full Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz — global 2G coverage.

Does the M66 support Bluetooth and GNSS?
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Bluetooth is supported (with onboard Johanson chip antenna).
GNSS is not built-in — the board provides a circuit for an external active GNSS antenna if you use a custom M66 variant with GNSS.

How to power the M66 Mini DB?
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Supply 5 V via the +5 pin (P2-10). Onboard 2 A switching regulator converts it to the required 3.8–4.2 V. Peak current during TX bursts can reach ~1.6–2 A.

Is an external GSM antenna required?
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Yes — connect a 2G antenna to the GSM ANT U.FL connector. No onboard GSM antenna is included.

How many UARTs are available?
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Three UARTs are exposed:
• Main UART (TX/RX)
• AUX UART (AUXTX/AUXRX)
• DBG UART (DBGTX/DBGRX) — useful for firmware debugging and OpenCPU development.

Does it support OpenCPU (running code directly on module)?
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Yes — the M66 is one of the few 2G modules that supports Quectel OpenCPU, allowing you to run your own C code directly on the module without an external MCU.

What do the LEDs indicate?
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D1 (NETLIGHT): Network status (blinking patterns show searching/registered/idle)
D2: Power indication (ON when module is powered)

What are the board dimensions?
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Ultra-compact: 32.6 × 26 mm — ideal for breadboard use and final product integration.

How to communicate with the module?
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Connect via main UART (TX/RX) at 115200 bps using any USB-to-UART adapter or use QNavigator / QCOM tools. Full AT command set + Quectel enhanced commands are supported.

 

Updated on November 19, 2025

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