Description:
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 is a low-power IoT (Internet of Things) controller board designed based on the ESP32-C6 chip, making it suitable for smart home projects. The ESP32-C6 features a high-performance 160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor, supporting communication protocols such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. This enables seamless integration into IoT networks with various communication protocols.
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 supports multiple power supply options, including Type-C, 5V DC, and solar charging for lithium batteries managed by a solar power manager, which optimizes the power usage and ensures efficient energy management, providing a range of choices for deployment.
Specifications:
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”
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
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
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
- Bluetooth Frequency: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps
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
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
Features:
- Detailed guides are provided for easy setup and programming
- Multi-Protocol Communication Support, including Wi-Fi, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Zigbee, and Thread.
- Ultra-low power mode with a deep sleep current of only 16uA.
- Solar Charging Capability
- Battery level detection facilitates the monitoring of the device's battery status.
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 for theoretical speeds up to 9.6 Gbps and Bluetooth 5 for a maximum transmission rate of 2 Mbps
- Onboard GDI Interface, provides an easy connection to screens for efficient data visualization.
Applications:
- Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
- Indoor Ambient Light
- Balcony Plant Soil Monitoring
- Outdoor Weather Station
Projects:
Project. Building an Environmental Monitoring Node
Introduction: The tutorial will guide you to build an Environmental sensor node that can measure and print it via TFT Display.
Project. How to Connect ESP32-C6 to the Matter Network
Introduction: In this guide, we will use the FireBeetle ESP32-C6 to create a smart light bulb and integrate it into a Matter network.
Project. Smart Planter Monitoring
Create a sustainable, low-power balcony plant monitoring system with the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6. This project monitors soil moisture in real time and transmits data wirelessly for remote monitoring and alerts.
This project covers hardware selection, circuit design, software development, and data analysis to help you efficiently care for your plants.
Project. Home Temperature, Humidity, and Air Quality Monitoring
Build an efficient and cost-effective indoor air quality monitoring system using the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6. This project guides you through the steps to monitor temperature, humidity, and air quality (including AQI, VOCs, and eCO2) in real time using open-source hardware.
Project. DIY GPS Speed-meter
Introduction: In this video, we'll make a GPS-based speedometer that uses a GPS module and microcontroller to display speed in real time, with the final design featuring an OLED display and a custom 3D-printed enclosure.
Project: Perfect Temperature Tea For Hours!
Introduction: This tutorial guides viewers in creating a mug warmer using a hot plate, an IR sensor, a temperature sensor, and a microcontroller. The system keeps tea warm by activating a heater or a fan based on the tea's temperature. The video also discusses the device's design and assembly.
Useful Links:
- Product wiki
- Zigbee Solution Tutorial
- Board Overview and Pin Diagram
- FAQ
- Basic Tutorial
- Advanced Tutorial
- ESP32-C6 Chip Datasheet
- Schematics
- Dimension
- CN3165 Chip Datasheet
- HM6245 Chip Datasheet
- Make your own case (shell stl file)
Package Included:
- 1 x FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32 C6 Microcontroller
- 2 x 20pin-2.54mm Pin Header