A compact, feature-rich development board built around the ESP32-C5 SoC, designed to showcase next-generation wireless capabilities including dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, Zigbee, and Thread. With dual USB interfaces and a breadboard-friendly layout, it’s ideal for prototyping IoT, smart home, and industrial automation solutions.

Specifications

• Core SoC: ESP32-C5 (RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor)
• Wireless Connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) – 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  • Bluetooth 5 LE
  • Zigbee & Thread (802.15.4)
• USB Interfaces:
  • USB Type-C (native USB 2.0, 12 Mbps)
  • USB-to-UART bridge (up to 3 Mbps)
• GPIO Access: Most I/O pins broken out to dual-side headers
• Power Supply:
  • 5V via USB
  • Onboard 5V to 3.3V DC/DC regulator
• Onboard Components:
  • Addressable RGB LED (GPIO27)
  • Boot & Reset buttons
  • Current measurement jumper (J5)
• Antenna: PCB trace antenna
• Form Factor: Breadboard-compatible layout

Features

• Dual USB support for native USB and UART-based flashing/debugging
• Integrated support for multiple wireless protocols in a single chip
• Compact and modular design for rapid prototyping
• Compatible with ESP-IDF and Arduino frameworks
• Ideal for smart home, wearable, and industrial IoT applications