SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32 WROOM (USB-C) WiFi Bluetooth Dev Board

The SparkFun WRL-20168 ESP32 WROOM Thing Plus with USB-C is a WiFi and Bluetooth Evaluation Board. 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 SparkFun ESP32 WROOM Thing Plus with USB-C provides a few enhancements to the previous ESP32 Thing Plus.

The ESP32 Thing plus integrates a rich set of peripherals, ranging from capacitive touch sensors, Hall sensors, SD card interface, Ethernet, high-speed SPI, UART, I2S and I2C, etc. The module also features 16MB of flash memory, 520kB of internal SRAM, an integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi transceiver with dual-mode Bluetooth capabilities, and a JST connector to plug in a LiPo battery.

• Operating Voltage: 2.3 to 3.6 V

  • 2.5 µA deep sleep current
  • 80 mA average operating current
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 85 C
• Xtensa Single-Core 32-bit LX6 Microprocessor (up to 240MHz)

  • 448KB of ROM and 520KB SRAM
  • 16MB of Embedded SPI flash storage
• Integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi 2.4GHz transceiver
• Integrated dual-mode Bluetooth (classic and BLE)
• Hardware accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Graphical Datasheet
• Hookup Guide

  • How to Install CH340 Drivers
  • Installing Board Definitions in the Arduino IDE
    • Espressif's ESP32 Arduino Core .json file:
      https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
• Component Datasheets:

  • ESP32-WROOM Module (PDF)
    • ESP32 SoC (PDF)
  • MCP73831 (PDF)
  • MAX17048 (PDF)
  • XC6222 (PDF)
  • WS2812 (PDF)
• Qwiic Info Page
• SparkFun Thing Plus Boards
• GitHub Hardware Repository

FAQs:

Q: What features does the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 offer?

A: The Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 features dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, a USB-C connector for easy programming and power, and a range of GPIO pins for various applications.

Q: What are the main applications for the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32?

A: This board is ideal for IoT projects, smart home devices, prototyping, and embedded systems that require wireless communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth applications.

Q: How do I program the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32?

A: You can program the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 using the USB-C port and software development environments such as Arduino IDE or Espressif’s ESP-IDF.

Q: What are the power requirements for the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32?

A: The board operates at 5V supplied via the USB-C connector. The onboard regulator converts this to 3.3V for the ESP32-WROOM-32 module.

Q: Is the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 compatible with existing ESP32 libraries?

A: Yes, the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 is fully compatible with existing ESP32 libraries and tools available for the ESP32 platform, including ESP-IDF and Arduino ESP32 libraries.

Q: What is the difference between the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 and other ESP32 boards?

A: The Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 features a compact form factor, USB-C connector for direct programming, and a user-friendly design for prototyping and development, compared to other ESP32 boards which may have different connectors or form factors.

Q: Does the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 support OTA (Over-the-Air) updates?

A: Yes, the Thing Plus ESP32-WROOM-32 supports OTA updates, allowing you to update your firmware wirelessly once your project is deployed.

Q: What are the specifications of the ESP32-WROOM-32 module used in the Thing Plus board?

A: The ESP32-WROOM-32 module includes a dual-core 32-bit CPU, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth (Classic and BLE) support, 4MB of flash memory, and various GPIOs for interfacing with external components.