Description:
The DFRobot FireBeetle series offers optimized low-power microcontrollers designed specifically for IoT projects. In this series, the FireBeetle ESP32 stands out as a formidable IoT controller. This ESP32 development board integrates the dual-core ESP-WROOM-32 module, supporting dual-mode communication for microcontrollers, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. As a result, ESP32 microcontroller to find wider applications in low-power IoT projects, encompassing a broader range of possibilities.
ESP32 microcontroller is notable for its seamless integration with the Arduino IDE, eliminating the need for manual mode switching and enabling effortless downloads. It supports multiple programming methods, including Arduino, IDF, MicroPython, and Mind+ graphical programming. Furthermore, it features pin mapping for Arduino IDE, allowing for direct pin configuration using Dx notation and ensuring compatibility with UNO, simplifying the learning process.
FireBeetle is a compact and high-performance series of Arduino development boards. It seamlessly integrates with the Arduino IDE and offers a wide range of software and hardware resources. Supporting various development environments like Arduino IDE, Mind+, pinpong, and MicroPython, FireBeetle provides flexibility and open-source capabilities. With concise programming methods, comprehensive tutorials, and user-friendly Gravity peripherals, FireBeetle is a powerful tool for students, electronics enthusiasts, artists, and designers to simplify the complexities of circuit design, programming, and communication protocols.
Specifications:
- Working voltage: 3.3V
- Input voltage: 3.3V~5V
- Support maximum discharge current: 600mA
- Support maximum charge current: 500mA
- Support USB charging
- Processor: Tensilica LX6 dual core processer (One for high-speed connection; one for independent programming)
- Frequency: 240MHz
- SRAM: 520KB
- Flash: 16MB
- Wi-Fi standard: FCC/CE/TELEC/KCC
- Wi-Fi protocol: 802.11 b/g/n/d/e/I/k/r (802.11n, high speed can reach 150 Mbps), converge A-MPDU and A-MSDU, supporting 0.4us protecting interval.
- Frequency range: 2.4~2.5 GHz
- Bluetooth protocol: Comply with BR/EDR/BLE standard of Bluetooth v4.2.
- Bluetooth audio: the current under low power consumption of CVSD and SBC is 10μA
- Working current: 80mAonn average
- Frequency range: 2.4~2.5GHz
- Support one-key downloading.
- Support micropython
- On-chip clock: 40MHz crystal and 32.768 KHz crystal
- Digital I/O: 10 (default setting of Arduino)
- Simulative input: 5(default setting of Arduino)
- SPI: 1 (default setting of Arduino)
- I2C: 1 (default setting of Arduino)
- I2S: 1 (default setting of Arduino)
- LED_BUILTIN：D9
- Interface: FireBeetle series compatible
- Working temperature: -40℃~+85℃
- Dimension: 29 × 58(mm)/1.142 x 2.283(inches)
- The dimension of the mounting hole: inner diameter 3.1mm; outside diameter 6mm
Features:
- Equipped with the ESP-WROOM-32 dual-core chip, operating at a frequency of 240MHz, and featuring 16MB Flash and 520KB SRAM, it supports dual-mode communication via WiFi and Bluetooth.
- Supports dual power supply from USB and an external 3.7V lithium battery with automatic switching functionality.
- Compact in size, making it ideal for IoT low-power projects with limited space.
- Arduino IDE compatible, enabling convenient development with one-click downloading.
- 5. Supports various programming methods, including Arduino IDE, IDF, Micropython, and Mind+ graphical programming.
Projects:
Introduction: Learn how to put the ESP32 chip into the Deep Sleep mode to conserve power and make our projects battery-friendly.
- Project 2. How to Use Bluetooth(BLE) With ESP32
Introduction: Learn how to use the ESP32 board to send temperature readings over Bluetooth Low Energy.
Introduction: This tutorial teaches you how to fetch real-time weather data with a microcontroller and how to mimic the air conditioner remote control that uses IR (Infrared) technology to control the AC using an IR transmitter.
- Project 4. Solar Weather Station Using ESP32
Introduction: This project aims at building a Weather Station and sending the data to your channel. The system will be placed on the balcony and will retrieve temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
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Package Included:
- 1 x FireBeetle ESP32 IoT Microcontroller
- 2 x 18 pin-2.54mm
- 2 x 18 female header-2.54mm