Description:

Beetle ESP32-C6 is a mini size Arduino low-power IoT development board based on the ESP32-C6 chip, featuring a compact design with dimensions as small as a coin (25*20.5mm). The ESP32-C6 is equipped with a high-performance 160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor, supporting communication protocols such asWi-Fi6,Bluetooth5,Zigbee3.0, and Thread 1.3. It is capable of connecting to various IoT networks using multiple communication protocols, making it ideal for use as a Matter terminal device. The development board integrates lithium battery charging management, allowing for battery charging without the need for external modules. This feature contributes to a more compact project size, making it highly suitable for wearable applications.

Specifications:

Basic Parameters:

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
• VIN Input Voltage: 5V DC
• Max Charging Current: 0.5A
• Sleep current: 14uA (in deep sleep mode, powered by battery)
• Operating Temperature: -10~60
• Dimension: 25×20.5mm/0.98×0.81

Hardware Information:

• Processor: RISC-V single-core processor
• Main Frequency: 160 MHz
• SRAM: 512KB
• ROM: 320KB
• Flash: 4MB
• RTC SRAM: 16KB
• USB: USB 2.0 CDC

WIFI:

• WIFI Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  IEEE 802.11ax (20 MHz-only non-AP mode)
• Bandwidth: Support 20 MHz and 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz band
• WIFI Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station combined mode
• WIFI Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Frame Aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU

Bluetooth:

• Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
• Bluetooth Frequency: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps

IEEE 802.15.4:

• Compatible with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 protocol
• Frequency band: 2.4GHz
• Data rate: 250Kbps
• Supports Thread 1.3 and Zigbee 3.0

Ports:

• Digital I/O x13
• LED PWM 6 Channel
• SPI x1
• UART x3 (LP UART x1)
• I2C x2 (LP I2C x1)
• I2S x1
• IR Transceiver: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
• 1 12-bit SAR ADC, 7-Channel
• DMA Controller: transmit channel x3, receive channel x3

Features:

• Ultra-compact size, measuring only 25*20.5mm.
• Equipped with the ESP32-C6 chip, it supports communication protocols including Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, and Thread.
• Supports Wi-Fi 6 protocol for lower latency and lower power consumption.
• Ultra-low power consumption with deep sleep at 14uA.
• Integrated lithium battery charging functionality.
• Supports battery voltage detection, providing insights into device power levels

Applications:

• Electronic Badge
• Backpack Charm
• Pet Tracker
• Electronic Watch
• Smart Button
• Smart Lighting
• Human-Interactive Device

Projects:

• Project 1: ESP32-C6 ST7789 2.4 Dfrobot_GDL (Graphic sample)

Introduction:In this video, we’ll learn about how to connect an ESP32-C6 to a 2.4-inch ST7789 display using the sample code from the DFRobot_GDL(Graphic sample) library, which is a convenient and efficient way to develop your electronic projects.

• Project 2: ESP32-C6 ADC & UART

Introduction:In this tutorial, we will cover how to use the ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) and UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) functionalities of the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 board.

• Project 3: What do you need for a personal smart home based on the Matter network?

Introduction:As technology advances, smart homes have become an integral part of our lives. Among all the smart home solutions, those based on the Matter network are gaining popularity due to their openness, interoperability, and security. So, what do we need to set up a Matter-based smart home system?

• Project 4:How to Connect ESP32-C6 to the Matter Network

Introduction:In this guide, we will use the ESP32-C6 to create a smart light bulb and integrate it into a Matter network.

Note: The FireBeetle 2 ESP32 C6 IoT Development Board used in this project can be completely replaced with the Beetle ESP32-C6.

• Project 5:Perfect Temperature Tea For Hours!

Introduction:This tutorial guides viewers in creating a mug warmer using a hot plate, an IR sensor, a temperature sensor, and a microcontroller. The system keeps tea warm by activating a heater or a fan based on the tea’s temperature. The video also discusses the device’s design and assembly.

Useful Links:

• Beetle ESP32 C6 Mini Development Board
• ESP32-C6 Chip Datasheet
• Hardware Schematics
• RT9080 Chip Datasheet

Package Included:

• 1 x Beetle ESP32 C6 Mini Development Board
• 2 x 10pin-2.54mm Pin Header