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FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3-U (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller with Camera (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Routed through Cable)

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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3-U is a high-performance main controller built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 module. ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 comes with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for storing more data. The acceleration for neural network computing and signal processing workloads provided by the ESP32-S3 chip make the module an ideal choice for a wide variety of applications, such as speech recognition, image recognition, and so on.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3-U offers an onboard camera interface for easy connection with a camera. Also, an independent camera power supply circuit is designed, which helps reduce interference from other signals to the camera. The board comes with an OV2640 camera that offers 2 megapixels, 68° FOV, and up to 1600*1200 resolution. Besides, its onboard easy-to-connect GDI greatly saves the trouble of wiring for using with a screen. Meanwhile, the controller integrates a power management function, which allows users to charge a Li-ion battery and turn the hardware on/off.

In addition, FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3-U supports WiFi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) dual-mode communication, which reduces the difficulty of networking. Meanwhile, both Bluetooth Mesh protocol and Espressif WiFi Mesh are supported for more stable communication and a larger coverage area. With the support of Matter protocol, the microcontroller can be used to develop industrial standard smart home devices for a wider range of IoT and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) scenarios.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3-U can be programmed by Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython. Both C and Python are supported.


Image recognition



Video picture transmission


Comparison Table

FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3-U (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller
WiFi Soldered on the board Routed through a cable
Bluetooth Soldered on the board Routed through a cable
Features
Cohesive design,
more visually appealing
Better signal quality

Features
  • ESP32-S3 module with AI Acceleration
  • 16MB Flash & 8MB PSRAM, more storage space
  • Onboard camera interface & independent camera power supply, easy to connect and strong anti-interference
  • Power management integrated, support Li-ion battery charging and hardware On/OFF controlling
  • Onboard GDI for easy connection with screens
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 dual-mode communication

  • Applications
  • AIoT-related projects
  • Speech recognition
  • Image recognition

  • Specification

    Basic Parameters

  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
  • VCC Input Voltage: 5V DC
  • Max Charging Current: 1A
  • Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C
  • Dimension: 25.4x60mm/1x2.36”

  • Hardware Information

  • Processor: Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
  • Main Frequency: 240 MHz
  • SRAM: 512KB
  • ROM: 384KB
  • Flash: 16MB
  • PSRAM: 8MB
  • RTC SRAM: 16KB
  • USB: USB 2.0 OTG full-speed

  • WIFI

  • WIFI Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • 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

  • Ports

  • Digital I/O x26
  • LED PWM Controller 8 Channels
  • SPI x4
  • UART x3
  • I2C x2
  • I2S x2
  • IR Transceiver: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
  • 2×12-bit SAR ADC, 20 Channels
  • DMA Controller: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5

  • Projects

    Project: DIY a plant growth recorder with ESP32 S3

    Introduction: I plan to create a DIY plant growth recorder that will allow me to monitor the entire growth process of my plants from seedling to maturity, while tracking environmental conditions throughout.


    Figure: DIY a plant growth recorder with ESP32 S3


    Documents
  • Product wiki
  • ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 Datasheet
  • ESP32-S3 Chip Datasheet
  • Schematics
  • Dimension

  • Shipping List
  • FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3-U (N16R8) x1
  • OV2640 Camera x1
  • 2.4GHz WIFI&BLE Antenna x1
  • 18pin-2.54mm Pin Header x1
  • 18pin-2.54mm Female Header x1
  • 14pin-2.54mm Pin Header x1
  • 14pin-2.54mm Female Header x1
  • The FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3-U (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller with Camera (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Routed through Cable) appears in the following collections:

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