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

Transform your IoT projects with the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 – a powerful, low-power development board purpose-built for connected homes. It boasts the advanced ESP32-C6 chip with a 160MHz RISC-V processor, delivering exceptional speed and efficiency. Experience seamless, future-proof connectivity with support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3, allowing integration with the widest range of IoT devices and networks.

 

Explore new possibilities with the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6's versatile power options. Utilize Type-C, 5V DC, or go completely off-grid with solar-powered deployment. Optimize energy consumption with the integrated solar power manager and Wi-Fi 6's low-power capabilities. Monitor battery levels in real-time to prevent unexpected downtime.

 

• Ultra-low power, high-performance: RISC-V processor (160MHz) and Wi-Fi 6
• Versatile connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread for maximum network reach
• Solar-powered freedom: Deploy projects where powerlines are unavailable
• Battery level monitoring: Ensures uninterrupted operation
• Compact and expandable: Perfect for a diverse array of IoT applications
• Onboard GDI interface: Connect displays with ease

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.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6 and Thread

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.

Wi-Fi 6's Target Wake Time (TWT) technology

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.

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

• Smart home controllers, hubs, and sensors
• Indoor air quality and environmental monitoring
• Automated plant care and soil monitoring
• Outdoor weather stations and sensor networks
• Wearable devices and health tracking
• Custom IoT solutions and prototypes

 

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

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