ESP32 Robot Control Board with Wifi and Bluetooth

With the ESP32 robot control board, you get a versatile solution for your robot projects. The board is based on the ESP32-WROOM-32 module and supports wireless communication via Wifi, Bluetooth, and ESP-NOW. It features numerous interfaces for controlling motors and serial bus servos, as well as a 9-axis IMU for capturing motion and orientation measurements. The board can be powered directly by 2S or 3S lithium batteries and offers easy programming via the automatic download circuit. With extensive peripheral connections and a 40-PIN GPIO header, it is compatible with Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano, and allows for versatile expansions.

Recommended accessories:

Features:

The board is based on the ESP32-WROOM-32 module and supports Wifi, Bluetooth, and ESP-NOW for wireless communication.
It features motor control interfaces for 2x DC motors with encoder or 4x DC motors without encoder.
The serial bus servo interfaces allow control of up to 253 ST3215 serial bus servos and the retrieval of feedback.
With the 9-axis IMU, you can capture the robot's motion and orientation measurements at any time.
The board supports 7-13V DC input and can be powered directly by 2S or 3S lithium batteries.
Via the I2C interface, you can connect additional peripheral devices such as OLEDs and other I2C devices.
The 40-PIN GPIO header allows connection and power supply of host computers such as Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano.
A TF card slot provides additional storage for logs or Wifi configurations.

Example Applications:

Autonomous Robots: Develop robots with autonomous functions and wireless control.
Industrial Automation: Use the board for controlling and monitoring machinery and devices.
Educational Projects: Ideal for schools and universities for introduction to robotics and programming.
Drone Projects: Integrate the board into drones for precise control and stabilization.
IoT Applications: Develop smart devices and systems that communicate over the internet.

Board Overview:

ESP32-WROOM-32 Controller Module: Can be developed using the Arduino IDE
IPEX1 WIFI Connector: To connect a WIFI antenna to increase wireless communication range
LIDAR Interface: Integrated radar adapter function
I2C Peripheral Expansion Interface: For connecting an OLED display or other I2C sensors
Reset Button: To restart the ESP32 by pressing and releasing
Download Button: The ESP32 is put into download mode after switching on
DC-DC 5V voltage regulator circuit: Power supply for host computers such as Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano
Type-C Port (LADAR): LIDAR data transfer
Type-C Port (USB): ESP32 communication interface, to upload programs to the ESP32
XH2.54 Power Connector: Supports DC 7~13V input, can directly power the servos and motors of the serial bus
INA219: Voltage/current monitoring chip
On/Off Switch: External power supply ON/OFF
ST3215 serial bus servo interface: For connecting to ST3215 serial bus servos
Motor connector PH2.0 6P: Group B interface for motors with encoder
Motor connector PH2.0 6P: Group A interface for motors with encoder
Motor connector PH2.0 2P: Group A interface for motors without encoder
Motor connector PH2.0 2P: Group B interface for motors without encoder
AK09918C: 3-axis electronic compass
QMI8658C: 6-axis motion sensor
TB6612FNG: Motor control chip
Control circuit for serial bus servos: For controlling multiple ST3215 serial bus servos and retrieving servo feedback
TF card slot: Can be used for storing logs or WiFi configurations
40PIN GPIO Header: For connecting to Raspberry Pi or other host boards
40PIN Expansion Header: Easy-to-use GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi or other host boards
CP-2102: UART to USB, for radar data transfer
CP-2102: UART to USB, for ESP32 communication
Automatic Download Circuit: For uploading programs to the ESP32 without pressing the EN and BOOT buttons