FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Kit with IO Expansion Board

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Kit is an advanced development platform for next-generation IoT applications. The ESP32-C5 is Espressif's first module with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 support on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, enabling higher transmission speeds, lower latency, and less interference. Additionally, the board supports Bluetooth 5, Thread 1.3, and Zigbee 3.0 for seamless integration into modern smart home platforms. The included IO Expansion Board eliminates the need for soldering and neatly leads all pins outside.

Features:

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for fast, interference-free connections
• Multi-protocol support with Bluetooth 5, Thread 1.3, and Zigbee 3.0
• Ultra-low deep sleep current consumption of only 21 μA for long-term deployments
• Integrated solar charging management for autonomous outdoor applications
• Solder-free IO Expansion Board for quick prototyping without tools
• Matter compatible for cross-platform smart home interoperability

Application Examples:

• Custom sensor nodes for Home Assistant via MQTT or Zigbee
• Solar-powered weather stations with data transmission to the smart home
• Multi-protocol IoT gateway for Zigbee, Thread, and Wi-Fi devices
• Remotely controlled robots with low latency thanks to 5 GHz Wi-Fi
• Matter-enabled smart home devices for Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa

Documentation:

• DFRobot Wiki – FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Kit

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: DFR1236
• Processor: RISC-V Single-Core, 240 MHz
• SRAM: 384 KB
• ROM: 320 KB
• Flash: 4 MB
• LP SRAM: 16 KB
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
• USB-C Input Voltage: 5 V DC
• VIN Input Voltage: 5 V DC or 4.5–6 V Solar Panel
• Maximum Charging Current: 0.5 A
• Deep Sleep Current: 21 μA
• Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Wi-Fi Data Rate: Up to 150 Mbps
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth Mesh
• IEEE 802.15.4: Thread 1.3, Zigbee 3.0, 250 Kbps
• Digital I/O: 18
• LED PWM Channels: 6
• SPI: 1
• UART: 3 (including 1× LP UART)
• I2C: 2 (including 1× LP I2C)
• I2S: 1
• ADC: 12-Bit SAR with 7 channels
• Infrared: 5 TX, 5 RX channels
• Board Dimensions: 25.4 × 60 mm
• Package Dimensions: 80 × 67 × 25 mm
• Gross Weight: 36 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Kit with IO Expansion Board