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# FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board (2.4 / 5GHz Wi-Fi 6, Solar Charging, Home Assistant)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/firebeetle-2-esp32-c5-iot-development-board-2-4-5ghz-wi-fi-6-solar-charging-home-assistant

## Pricing

- **Price:** $16.47
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 1724 units
- **SKU:** DF-DFR1222

## Description

Built around Espressif's ESP32-C5, this compact FireBeetle board is designed for smart home, robotics and wider IoT projects that need strong wireless performance with low power use. It combines a 240 MHz RISC-V processor with dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6, BLE, Zigbee and Thread support.Power is a major focus: the board can run from Type-C, 5V DC, a PH2.0 lithium battery connection, or a suitable solar panel via its integrated solar charging management. Deep sleep current is specified at just 21 μA, and the controllable 3.3V output can cut power to external sensors when your project is asleep.For rapid prototyping, the onboard GDI connector supports solder-free connection to compatible DFRobot displays, and the board fits neatly into the Gravity and Fermion sensor ecosystems. It can be programmed with C/C++ in the Arduino IDE or with MicroPython, and DFRobot provides a product wiki plus a tutorial for connecting to Home Assistant with MQTT.Included in the package are one FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board and two 20pin-2.54mm pitch pin headers.Features:Dual-band Wi-Fi 6: Accesses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for higher transmission rates, lower latency and reduced interference.High-throughput data streaming: Suitable for custom IP cameras, FPV drones or local servers.Low-latency control: Supports responsive robotics, real-time interactive systems and industrial controllers.OFDMA: Improves network efficiency and multi-device performance.TWT: Helps reduce device power consumption and extend battery life.Multiple power inputs: Supports Type-C, 5V DC and a PH2.0 lithium battery interface.Integrated charge and discharge management: Provides seamless operation with a lithium battery connection.Integrated solar charging: Allows direct connection to a 4.5V~6V solar panel.Intelligent power saving: Uses an ultra-low deep-sleep current of 21 μA.Controllable 3.3V power output: VCC_EN can cut power to external sensors and peripherals.Multi-protocol hub: Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 (BLE), Thread 1.3 and Zigbee 3.0.Matter-ready: Can be used to develop Matter Wi-Fi or Matter Thread end devices.Advanced gateway functionality: Can act as a Wi-Fi MQTT client, native Zigbee device, or Thread/Matter node for Home Assistant projects.Onboard GDI for displays: Provides easy, solder-free connection to a range of DFRobot screens.Convenient peripherals: Includes a PH2.0 battery interface for secure battery connection.DFRobot ecosystem compatibility: Works with Gravity and Fermion series sensors and modules.Multi-platform software support: Supports C/C++ with Arduino IDE and MicroPython.Specifications:Operating Voltage: 3.3VType-C Input Voltage: 5V DCVIN Input Voltage: 5V DC or 4.5-6V solar panelMaximum Charging Current: 0.5ASleep Current: 21 μA (deep sleep mode, battery powered)Module Size: 25.4 x 60 mmProcessor: RISC-V single-core processorClock Frequency: 240 MHzSRAM: 384 KBROM: 320 KBFlash: 4 MBLP SRAM: 16 KBWi-Fi Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 1T1RWi-Fi Protocols: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n: data rate up to 150 MbpsIEEE 802.11ax: 20 MHz-only non-AP modeWi-Fi Modes: Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP+Station mode and Promiscuous modeBluetooth Protocols: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth meshBluetooth Frequencies: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 MbpsIEEE 802.15.4 Compatibility: Compatible with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 protocolFrequency Band: 2.4 GHzData Rate: 250 KbpsProtocol Support: Supports Thread 1.3, Zigbee 3.0Digital I/O: x18LED PWM Controller: with 6 channelsSPI: x1UART: x3 (LP UART x1)I2C: x2 (LP I2C x1)I2S: x1Infrared Transceiver: 5 transmitting channels, 5 receiving channelsSAR ADC: 1x 12-bit SAR ADC with 7 channelsDMA Controller: with 3 receiving channels and 3 transmitting channelsUseful project fits include balcony plant soil monitoring, indoor air quality logging, Home Assistant hubs, and low-latency FPV or robotics control.

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