SparkFun IoT RedBoard - ESP32 Development Board

The SparkFun IoT RedBoard is an ESP32 Development Board that includes Espressif's ESP32 WROOM is a powerful WiFi and Bluetooth MCU module that targets a wide variety of applications. At the core of this module is the ESP32-D0WDQ6 chip which is designed to be both scalable and adaptive. The USB-to-serial is achieved with a USB-C connector with through hole anchoring and the ubiquitous CH340G requiring fewer driver installs.

• CPU and On­Chip Memory

  • ESP32-D0WD-V3 embedded, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor, up to 240MHz
  • 448KB ROM
  • 520KB SRAM
  • 16KB SRAM in RTC
• Wi­Fi

  • 802.11b/g/n
  • Bit rate: 802.11n up to 150Mbps
  • A-MPDU and A-MSDU aggregation
  • 0.4µs guard interval support
  • Center frequency range of operating channel: 2412 ~ 2484MHz
• Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth V4.2 BR/EDR and Bluetooth LE specification
• Peripherals

  • microSD card, UART, SPI, SDIO, I2C, LED PWM, Motor PWM, I2S, IR, pulse counter, GPIO, capacitive touch sensor, ADC, DAC, TWAI (compatible with ISO 11898-1, i.e. CAN Specification 2.0)
• Integrated Components on Module

  • 40MHz crystal oscillator
  • 4/8/16 MB SPI flash
• Qwiic connector

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• How to Install CH340C Drivers
• Arduino IDE Download
• Qwiic Info Page
• Compare SparkFun RedBoards
• Arduino Buying Guide
• GitHub Hardware Repo

FAQs:

Q: What is the SparkFun ESP32 Thing?

A: It's a versatile IoT development board built around the ESP32 microcontroller, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, various sensors, a LiPo battery charger, and Qwiic compatibility for easy prototyping.

Q: What are the key features of the board?

A: It features the powerful ESP32 chip, a wide range of onboard sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, accelerometer, magnetometer), a LiPo battery charger, Qwiic connect system for easy sensor integration, and both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Q: What are the applications of the SparkFun ESP32 Thing?

A: It's ideal for a wide range of IoT projects, including home automation, environmental monitoring, wearable devices, robotics, and anything that requires wireless communication and sensor data collection.

Q: Is the SparkFun ESP32 Thing compatible with Arduino IDE?

A: Yes, it's fully compatible with the Arduino IDE, making it easy for beginners and experienced users to program and develop applications for the board.

Q: Where can I find more information or resources on the SparkFun ESP32 Thing?

A: You can find detailed information, tutorials, and example projects on the SparkFun website's product page or the official SparkFun Learn platform.