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ESP32-C6 WiFi 6 Development Board - 160MHz, USB & UART Support
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A development board based on the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-NX module, featuring a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160 MHz. Supports Wi-Fi 6, Blue...
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A development board based on the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-NX module, featuring a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160 MHz. Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee 3.0 and Thread) — making it a versatile platform for IoT, smart home, and industrial automation projects.
The board integrates CH343 and CH334 chips for USB and UART connectivity through a single USB-C port. Pin-compatible with the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1, and supports the ESP-IDF development environment. The castellated module design also allows direct soldering to carrier boards.
Key Features
- ESP32-C6 RISC-V Processor – 32-bit single-core, up to 160 MHz
- Wi-Fi 6 – Next-generation wireless connectivity
- Bluetooth 5 – Low-energy wireless communication
- IEEE 802.15.4 – Zigbee 3.0 and Thread support
- USB-C with USB + UART – CH343 and CH334 bridge chips onboard
- Rich Peripherals – SPI, UART, I²C, I²S, LED PWM, SDIO, and more
- Castellated Module – Solder directly to carrier boards
- ESP-IDF Compatible – Comprehensive development framework support
Specifications
- Module: ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-NX
- Processor: 32-bit RISC-V, up to 160 MHz
- Flash: 8 MB or 16 MB (variant dependent)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, IEEE 802.15.4
- USB: USB-C (CH343 USB-to-UART + CH334 USB hub)
- Interfaces: SPI, UART, I²C, I²S, LED PWM, SDIO
- Pin Compatible: ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1
- Weight: 13 g
Ideal For
- IoT and smart home devices
- Zigbee and Thread mesh networking
- Industrial automation prototyping
- Wi-Fi 6 connected projects
Package Contents
- 1× ESP32-C6 Development Board
- 2× 40-Pin Male Pin Headers (or pre-soldered, variant dependent)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ESP-IDF
- ESP-IDF is Espressif’s official software development framework for ESP32-family chips. It gives more direct control over the hardware than beginner-style environments, which can help with advanced features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, audio and power management.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of microcontroller modules with built-in wireless features such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Knowing this product uses an ESP32-based module helps explain how it provides wireless serial communication and firmware update features.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- RISC-V
- An open processor architecture used inside some modern microcontroller chips. It matters because it affects the software tools, performance, and low-power features available for developing projects on the board.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
- Thread
- A low-power wireless mesh networking standard designed for smart home and IoT devices. It matters because Thread devices can relay messages through each other, helping build reliable networks for sensors and controllers.
- UART
- UART is a simple serial connection that sends data over separate transmit and receive wires, often labelled TX and RX. It matters because this module is designed to replace a wired UART cable with a wireless link while keeping the same serial data format.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
- Wi-Fi 6
- A newer Wi-Fi standard that can improve speed, range, and efficiency compared with older Wi-Fi versions. It matters for projects that need reliable wireless networking, especially where many devices share the same network.
- Zigbee
- A low-power wireless standard commonly used by smart home sensors, switches, and lights. It matters if you want the board to communicate with Zigbee devices or act as part of a home automation network.
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