LilyGo T-Dongle-C5 ESP32-C5 with USB, Display, and Case

The LilyGo T-Dongle-C5 is a compact development board in USB Type-A stick format, based on the ESP32-C5 microprocessor. The ESP32-C5 features a single-core RISC-V processor running at 240 MHz and supports Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 LE. Additionally, it supports Thread and Zigbee 3.0 protocols, making it suitable for Matter-based smart home applications. The board includes 16 MB of flash memory and 8 MB of PSRAM, providing ample resources for demanding applications. An integrated 0.96-inch IPS color display of type ST7735 with a resolution of 80 × 160 pixels and 65k colors enables direct display of status information or measurement values via a 4-wire SPI interface. A TF card slot allows for expanding storage for data logging or configuration files. The board is plugged directly into a USB Type-A port and draws its operating voltage of 3.3V from it. The transparent case protects the electronics while allowing a clear view of the board. Programming can be done via Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, or ESP-IDF, with example code available through the associated GitHub repository. Thanks to the combination of Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Thread, and Zigbee 3.0, the T-Dongle-C5 is particularly suited for IoT projects, wireless display solutions, and smart home prototypes.

Features:

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 enables connections in both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.
• Thread and Zigbee 3.0 make the board compatible with the Matter standard for smart home devices.
• The integrated 0.96-inch IPS color display shows status information directly on the dongle.
• The TF card slot provides expandable storage for data logging or configuration files.
• The compact USB Type-A plug format allows direct operation at any USB-A port without additional cables.
• Support for Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and ESP-IDF offers flexible development options.

Use Cases:

• Building a Matter-capable smart home gateway with Thread and Zigbee connectivity
• Wireless status display for server data or network monitoring at the USB port
• Data logger with TF card for sensor or environmental data over Wi-Fi 6
• Prototyping IoT devices with Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 LE
• Compact Wi-Fi sniffer or network analysis tool in stick format

Documentation:

• GitHub
• LILYGO WIKI
• For Windows
• For Mac

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: LilyGo

Manufacturer SKU: K193-A

SoC: ESP32-C5, Single-Core RISC-V @ 240 MHz

Flash Memory: 16 MB

PSRAM: 8 MB

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual-Band

Bluetooth: 5.0 LE

Additional Wireless Protocols: Thread, Zigbee 3.0

Display: 0.96-inch ST7735 IPS TFT, 80 × 160 Pixels, 65k Colors

Display Interface: 4-Wire SPI

Storage Expansion: TF Card Slot

USB Port: USB Type-A Connector

Operating Voltage: 3.3 V

Development Platforms: Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, ESP-IDF

Product Dimensions: 58 × 18 × 9 mm

Packaging Dimensions: 65 × 45 × 20 mm

Gross Weight: 20 g

Contents:

• 1× LilyGo T-Dongle-C5 ESP32-C5 with USB, Display, and Case