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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 AI Vision Board 360MHz RISC-V, MIPI CSI/DSI, Wi-Fi 6
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 AI Vision Board is a compact, high-performance development platform designed for edge AI, multimedia processing, and interactive embedded applications. Powered by a 360MHz dual-core RISC-V processor, it delivers strong computing capability for real-time vision and AI workloads. Native MIPI CSI and DSI interfaces enable direct connection to high-resolution cameras and displays, simplifying the development of advanced video and GUI-based systems. With integrated Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and an onboard microphone, the board supports fast wireless communication and voice-enabled applications. Its highly integrated design allows developers to rapidly move from concept to prototype when building AI cameras, smart home control panels, and interactive HMI solutions.
Key Features
- 360MHz Dual-Core RISC-V Processor – Delivers powerful processing performance for edge AI and multimedia tasks
- Native MIPI CSI & DSI Interfaces – Supports high-resolution camera input and display output
- Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Connectivity – Enables fast, stable, and low-latency network communication
- Onboard Microphone – Supports voice interaction and audio-based AI applications
- Optimised for AI Vision – Ideal for AI cameras, real-time image processing, and smart perception systems
- Compact and Integrated Design – Reduces external components and accelerates product development
- Ideal for Interactive GUIs – Suitable for smart displays, touch panels, and HMI applications
Features of ESP32-P4
High-Performance AI Core
The board's core is a 360MHz dual-core RISC-V processor with AI instruction extensions and single-precision FPU. This enables the direct deployment of lightweight models like TensorFlow Lite for applications like facial recognition, object detection, and voice-based AI assistants by providing the horsepower required for difficult machine learning tasks.
Native Multimedia Powerhouse
The board excels at multimedia processing due to its native MIPI-CSI and MIPI-DSI interfaces, which enable direct connection of high-resolution cameras and screens, eliminating the need for complex adaptor boards. It can handle video streams up to 1080p efficiently thanks to inbuilt hardware accelerators for H.264 and JPEG encoding, making it ideal for AI cameras and interactive GUIs. Furthermore, the interfaces are pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi peripherals, which considerably simplifies component sourcing.
Highly Integrated, Compact Design
Beyond its processing capability, the FireBeetle 2's value stems from its clever integration within a small 25.4 x 60mm size. It includes a PDM digital microphone for voice-activated applications and a TF card slot for extensive local data storage. This high level of integration eliminates the need for additional modules, simplifies overall product design, and is suitable for developing tiny, space-constrained devices.
Future-Proof Connectivity
The FireBeetle 2 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard thanks to its inbuilt ESP32-C6 coprocessor. This enables increased throughput, lower latency, and better performance in congested network situations, which is crucial for data-intensive AIoT applications. This is supplemented by reliable Bluetooth 5 (LE) for flexible peripheral communication.
Board Layout and Pinout Diagram of FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4
The diagram above highlights the key components and interfaces of the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4. Refer to the list below for detailed descriptions of the main features:
- MIPI-DSI Interface: A 2-lane MIPI Display interface that is pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi displays, allowing for simple sourcing and configuration.
- MIPI-CSI Interface: A two-lane MIPI camera interface that is pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi cameras, making it excellent for AI vision projects.
- ESP32-C6 Co-processor: Provides powerful and modern Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) connectivity, which is linked to the main P4 chip via SDIO.
- High-Speed USB OTG (Type-C): A USB 2.0 High-Speed port that allows for fast data transfer and supports OTG connections to other USB devices.
- USB CDC & Power (Type-C): The principal interface for programming, debugging (via serial), and powering the board.
- PDM Microphone: This onboard digital microphone enables the direct development of voice recognition and other audio-based AI applications.
- TF Card Slot: A MicroSD card slot for storing AI models, pictures, and log files.
- BOOT & RST Buttons: Standard buttons for resetting the board and accessing the firmware download mode.
Compatibility Notice: This board features the ESP32-P4 chip (v1.0) running at 360MHz. You can use it with both Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF. Please note that two specific advanced features, MIPI-CSI and AI functions, currently require ESP-IDF. All other functions are fully compatible with the Arduino IDE.
Applications
- AI-Powered Network Cameras & Smart Surveillance
- AI Video Doorbells & Smart Peephole Viewers
- Object Tracking Gimbals
- Smart Home Control Panels
- Interactive Digital Photo Frames
- Multimedia Advertising Players
Package Includes:
- FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 Development Board x1
- 20-pin 2.54mm Male Header x2
