Beetle ESP32-C6 is a mini-sized, low-power Arduino-compatible IoT development board based on the ESP32-C6 chip. It features a 160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor, supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (BLE), Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter, making it a versatile choice for next-generation smart home and wearable devices. With dimensions of only 25×20.5mm, it fits in projects as small as a coin.
The onboard battery charging management function allows direct lithium battery connection, making it ideal for applications where size, connectivity, and power efficiency are critical.
Key Features
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Ultra-compact size: only 25 × 20.5 mm
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Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5 + Zigbee 3.0 + Thread 1.3 + Matter support
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RISC-V 32-bit processor, 160 MHz
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Integrated battery charging and voltage monitoring
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Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, and C/Python
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Ideal for wearable devices, smart homes, and low-power networks
Multiple Protocols, Wide Connectivity
The Beetle ESP32-C6 supports a wide range of communication protocols:
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Wi-Fi 6: faster, more efficient, with lower latency
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Bluetooth 5 (LE): supports BLE Mesh, high-speed communication
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Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3: key for smart home integration
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Matter: future-proof your projects with the next-gen IoT protocol
Its rich protocol support allows it to act as a Thread border router, Matter gateway, or Zigbee bridge, enabling seamless integration across diverse smart ecosystems.
Ultra-Low Power with Wi-Fi 6
Thanks to Wi-Fi 6 Target Wake Time (TWT) technology, this board minimizes power consumption during idle periods, extending battery life.
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Sleep current:
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Version 1.0: 14 µA
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Version 1.1: 37 µA
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Specifications
Basic Parameters
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Operating Voltage: 3.3V
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Type-C Input Voltage: 5V
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VIN Input Voltage: 5V
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Max Charging Current: 0.5A
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Operating Temperature: -10 ~ 60°C
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Dimension: 25 × 20.5 mm / 0.98 × 0.81"
Hardware Information
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Processor: RISC-V single-core
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Frequency: 160 MHz
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SRAM: 512 KB
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ROM: 320 KB
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Flash: 4 MB
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RTC SRAM: 16 KB
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USB: USB 2.0 CDC
Wireless Specs
Wi-Fi
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IEEE 802.11 b/g/n & 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
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Bandwidth: 20 MHz / 40 MHz @ 2.4 GHz
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Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station
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Frame aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 5, BLE Mesh
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Data rates: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps
IEEE 802.15.4
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Zigbee 3.0 & Thread 1.3 support
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Frequency: 2.4 GHz
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Data rate: 250 Kbps
Ports & Interfaces
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Digital I/O: 13
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LED PWM: 6 channels
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SPI: 1
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UART: 3 (including 1 LP UART)
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I2C: 2 (including 1 LP I2C)
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I2S: 1
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IR Transceiver: 5 TX, 5 RX
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ADC: 1 × 12-bit SAR ADC, 7 channels
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DMA Controller: 3 TX + 3 RX channels
Application Scenarios
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Electronic Badge
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Backpack Charm
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Pet Tracker
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Smart Watch
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Smart Button
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Smart Lighting
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Interactive Human-Machine Devices
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Smart Locks
Shipping List
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Beetle ESP32-C6 Mini Development Board ×1
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10-pin 2.54mm Pin Header ×2