FireBeetle 2 ESP32 C6 IoT Development Board (Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Solar-Powered)

Multiple transmission protocol support to expand wireless connectivity

Boasting support for multiple communication protocols, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 expands wireless connectivity options. By supporting Wi-Fi and Thread protocols, it enables the creation of Matter Wi-Fi terminal devices and Matter Thread terminal devices, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration among multiple systems and platforms in smart home setups. Additionally, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Zigbee communication protocols, making it suitable for use as a Thread border router, Matter gateway, or Zigbee bridge when combined with other MCUs.
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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6 and Thread

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Support Wi-Fi 6 to realize ultra-low power consumption IoT devices

With Wi-Fi 6 support, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 enables the realization of ultra-low-power IoT devices. As the first Espressif chip to support the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) protocol, it offers improved network capacity, allowing devices to operate efficiently with low latency. Moreover, Wi-Fi 6's Target Wake Time (TWT) technology effectively reduces device power consumption, extending battery life and ensuring long-lasting device performance.
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Wi-Fi 6's Target Wake Time (TWT) technology

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Excellent power supply system makes power supply for equipment more convenient

Featuring an excellent power supply system, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 provides convenient device power options. It integrates battery charging management for lithium batteries, enabling charging via Type-C, 5V DC, and solar power. The solar charging capability resolves challenges posed by scenarios without power lines, such as balconies, windows, and rooftops. The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 utilizes the same solar power management chip as the 5V@1A solar power management module, and it is able to maximize the current output capability of the input power source. Additionally, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports battery level monitoring to take necessary measures when the battery is low, ensuring continuous device operation.

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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports solar charging and battery level monitoring

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FEATURES

• 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.
• Solar charging enables deployment without the need for power lines.
• Battery level detection allows monitoring of device battery information.
• Ultra-low power consumption with deep sleep at 16uA.
• Onboard GDI interface for easy connection to screens.
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APPLICATIONS

• Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
• Indoor Ambient Light
• Balcony Plant Soil Monitoring
• Outdoor Weather Station
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SPECIFICATION

Basic Parameters

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
• VCC Input Voltage: 5V DC or 4.5-6V Solar Panel
• Max Charging Current: 0.5A
• Sleep current: 16uA (in deep sleep mode, powered by battery)
• Operating Temperature: -10~60℃
• Dimension: 25.4x60mm/1x2.36”
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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
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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
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Bluetooth

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

• Digital I/O x19
• 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
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SHIPPING LIST

• FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32 C6 Microcontroller x1
• 20pin-2.54mm Pin Header x2