ESP32-C6 Module

ESP32-C6 DevKit Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5 Module Development Board

ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 32 Bit 160Mhz 8 MByte Flash CH341 Rgb Led Usb Uart IO Sensor Home Automation Industrial Machine Control Iot ESP-32 nanoESP32-C6 IEEE 802.15.4 Thread Zigbee

The product currently in stock has the MAN16 code on the module; it has 16MB flash memory. Modules with lower flash memory (e.g. MAN8, 8MB, shown in the product picture) may be in stock in different batches. If it is important, please ask for confirmation before ordering.

     This board is the nanoESP32-C6 (Muse Lab) development board built on Espressif's ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module. The ESP32-C6 is a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160MHz; it has 512KB SRAM and 320KB ROM. A single chip supports 2.4GHz WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 (LE) and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread 1.3, Zigbee 3.0), so the same board can connect both to a WiFi network and to Zigbee / Thread sensor networks.

     The board has two separate USB Type-C sockets: one is for programming and serial communication through the CH343 USB-serial converter, the other is connected to the ESP32-C6's own (native) USB port. When it is plugged into a computer a COM port appears; the program is uploaded by selecting this port in your software. The board carries 1 RGB LED and BOOT and RST buttons; the module pins are brought out to two rows of 2.54mm pitch pin header positions.

     The board can be programmed with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF and MicroPython. It is suitable for smart home, industrial monitoring and IoT (internet of things) applications that perform control, sensing, monitoring and data logging over WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee / Thread.

Key features:

     Three wireless links on one board: WiFi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3) on the same ESP32-C6 chip; a bridge can be built between Zigbee / Thread networks and WiFi.

     Dual USB Type-C: One socket is for programming and serial monitoring through the CH343 USB-serial converter, the other is for the native USB (USB Serial/JTAG) of the ESP32-C6.

     Original Espressif module: The board carries an Espressif ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module with a PCB antenna; the module operates between -40°C and 85°C.

     RISC-V processor and memory: 32-bit RISC-V single core, up to 160MHz; 512KB SRAM, 320KB ROM and 16MB flash memory in the batch in stock.

     Ready to use: RGB LED, BOOT and RST buttons on the board; it is plugged into a computer with a USB cable and programmed right away.

Features:

• Product type: ESP32-C6 development board (nanoESP32-C6)
• Model: ESP32-C6 Module
• Module: Espressif ESP32-C6-WROOM-1, PCB antenna
• Processor: 32-bit RISC-V single core, up to 160MHz
• Memory: 512KB SRAM (HP), 16KB LP SRAM, 320KB ROM
• Flash memory: 16MB (MAN16) in the batch in stock; may be 8MB (MAN8) depending on the batch
• WiFi: WiFi 6, 802.11 b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 LE, up to 2Mbps
• IEEE 802.15.4: 250kbps, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3 support
• Output power: WiFi typical 20.5dBm (802.11b), Bluetooth LE up to about 20dBm, 802.15.4 up to about 19dBm
• USB: 2 USB Type-C (CH343 USB-serial converter + ESP32-C6 native USB)
• Peripherals: GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, SDIO slave, LED PWM, MCPWM, RMT, TWAI (CAN), ADC, temperature sensor, USB Serial/JTAG
• GPIO: 23 GPIOs on the module; the pins are brought out to two rows of 2.54mm pitch headers
• Power supply: DC 5V via USB Type-C
• Indicator and buttons: 1 RGB LED, BOOT and RST button
• Software: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython
• Pin header: 2 pieces 15-pin male pin header (not soldered, 2.54mm / 100mil)
• Operating temperature: -40°C - 85°C (module)
• Colour: Black PCB
• Dimensions: 28mm x 54mm
• Weight: 9gr

Usage information:

• Use the USB Type-C socket marked CH343 for programming. If the computer does not recognise the board, download and install the CH343 USB-serial driver (CH343SER) from wch-ic.com; after installation select the COM port that appears in your software.
• In Arduino IDE install the ESP32 board package (Espressif) and select ESP32C6 Dev Module as the board; in ESP-IDF the target is set to "esp32c6". If the upload does not start, hold the BOOT button while pressing and releasing RST.
• The pin headers come unsoldered; solder the headers to the underside of the board to use it on a breadboard.
• Software support: espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-c6 · docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32c6/get-started/ · github.com/wuxx/nanoESP32-C6 · github.com/SoCXin/ESP32C6 · github.com/mcuw/esp32-c6-example

Areas of use:

•  Smart home and home automation
•  Zigbee and Thread sensor networks, gateway (bridge) applications
•  Lighting and smart socket control
•  Garden and pot irrigation automation
•  Greenhouse temperature and humidity monitoring
•  Industrial machine monitoring and control
•  Wearable and battery powered Bluetooth devices
•  Wireless data logging and remote monitoring
•  IoT (internet of things) prototypes
•  Education and wireless communication experiments

Precautions:

•  In the batch in stock the module has 16MB flash (MAN16); modules with 8MB or lower flash may come in different batches. If the flash size is important, ask for confirmation before ordering.
•  The ESP32-C6 pins are 3.3V level; connecting 5V signals damages the module.
•  The ESP32-C6 is a single-core RISC-V processor and works only in the 2.4GHz band; it does not connect to 5GHz WiFi networks.
•  It does not support Classic Bluetooth (BR/EDR, e.g. Bluetooth audio); only Bluetooth LE is available.
•  The module's PCB antenna extends beyond the board edge; do not place metal parts, copper areas or cables under or near the antenna area.

Package contents:

•  1 Piece ESP32-C6 Module development board
•  2 Pieces 15-pin male pin header (not soldered)
•  Note: The USB Type-C cable is not included in the package.