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# Beetle ESP32 - C3 (RISC-V Core Development Board)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/beetle-esp32-c3-risc-v-core-development-board

## Pricing

- **Price:** $13.41
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 3 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 66 units
- **SKU:** DF-DFR0868

## Description

The Beetle ESP32-C3 is a coin-sized IoT development board based on the ESP32-C3 RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor. Measuring just 25 × 20.5 mm, it breaks out up to 13 GPIO pins and integrates lithium battery charging management on-board — connect a Li-ion battery directly without extra charging modules. Supports WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE) dual-mode communication, including Bluetooth Mesh and Espressif WiFi Mesh for extended coverage. Programmable via Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, C, and Python. Comes with an expansion board that provides additional power options and a GDI connector for easy screen integration. Key Features ESP32-C3 RISC-V Processor – 32-bit single-core at 160 MHz Coin-Sized – Just 25 × 20.5 mm 13 GPIO Pins – Including SPI, I2C, UART, I2S, ADC, and PWM WiFi & Bluetooth 5 – Dual-mode with Mesh support On-Board Li-Ion Charging – Up to 400 mA charging current, safe management USB Type-C – USB 2.0 up to 12 Mbit/s for programming and power Expansion Board Included – Extra power sources and GDI screen connector Specifications Processor – ESP32-C3 RISC-V 32-bit @ 160 MHz Memory – 400 KB SRAM, 384 KB ROM, 4 MB flash, 8 KB RTC SRAM Operating Voltage – 3.3 V Input Voltage – 5 V DC (Type-C or VIN) Operating Current – 25 mA Max Charging Current – 400 mA WiFi – 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), 20/40 MHz bandwidth Bluetooth – 5.0 (LE), Bluetooth Mesh, 125 Kbps to 2 Mbps GPIO – 13 digital I/O Peripherals – 6-ch LED PWM, 1× SPI, 2× UART, 1× I2C, 1× I2S, 2× 12-bit ADC (6 ch), IR TX/RX, 3-ch DMA Operating Temperature – -40 to 105°C Dimensions – 25 × 20.5 mm Ideal For Compact IoT devices and connected sensors Battery-powered wireless projects Wearable electronics Smart home and mesh networking applications Package Contents 1× Beetle ESP32-C3 Development Board 1× Beetle ESP32-C3 Expansion Board 1× 2.54 mm 8-Pin Header Connector Resources Product Wiki Datasheet (PDF) Hardware Schematic (PDF)

**Product Type:** physical

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