Beetle ESP32-C6: Wi-Fi 6, Matter & Zigbee IoT Wearable Controller

Beetle ESP32-C6 Mini IoT Board: Your Ultimate Matter & Wi-Fi 6 Solution

The Beetle ESP32-C6 is a professional-grade Mini IoT Board designed for high-performance connectivity. As a compact IoT controller, this Beetle ESP32-C6 development platform empowers creators to build robust Smart Home and Wearable devices with ease.

• Ultra-compact size:25 20.5 mm (as small as a coin)

• Low-power, Arduino-compatible design

• Powered by160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor

• SupportsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (BLE), Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter

• Ideal fornext-gen smart home & wearable devices

Advanced Battery Management for IoT Projects:

Efficiency is key for any IoT Board. The Beetle ESP32-C6 features integrated power circuits optimized for low-power consumption.

• Built-in charging function

• Direct lithium battery connection

• Perfect for projects where size, connectivity & efficiency matter most

Beetle ESP32-C6 Key Features

This Beetle ESP32-C6 IoT Board stands out with its multi-protocol support, making it a versatile Matter and Wi-Fi 6 hub for modern automation.

• Ultra-compact size: only 25 20.5 mm

• Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5 + Zigbee 3.0 + Thread 1.3 + Matter support

• RISC-V 32-bit processor, 160 MHz

• Integrated battery charging and voltage monitoring

• Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, and C/Python

• 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 for diverse IoT Board applications:

• Wi-Fi 6: faster, more efficient, with lower latency for your Smart Home

• Bluetooth 5 (LE): supports BLE Mesh, high-speed communication

• Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3: key for smart home integration

• Matter: future-proof your projects with the next-gen Matter IoT protocol

Its rich protocol support allows the Beetle ESP32-C6 to act as a Thread border router, Matter gateway, or Zigbee bridge, enabling seamless integration across diverse smart home ecosystems.

Ultra-Low Power with Wi-Fi 6 Technology

Thanks to Wi-Fi 6 Target Wake Time (TWT) technology, the Beetle ESP32-C6 IoT Board minimizes power consumption during idle periods, significantly extending battery life for wearable devices.

• Sleep current of Beetle ESP32-C6:

  • Version 1.0: 14 A

  • Version 1.1: 37 A

Beetle ESP32-C6 Specifications

Basic Parameters

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V

• Type-C Input Voltage: 5V

• VIN Input Voltage: 5V

• Max Charging Current: 0.5A

• Operating Temperature: -10 ~ 60C

• Dimension: 25 20.5 mm / 0.98 0.81″

Hardware Information

• Processor: RISC-V single-core

• Frequency: 160 MHz

• SRAM: 512 KB

• ROM: 320 KB

• Flash: 4 MB

• RTC SRAM: 16 KB

• USB: USB 2.0 CDC

Wireless Specs

Wi-Fi 6 Capabilities

• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n & 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

• Bandwidth: 20 MHz / 40 MHz @ 2.4 GHz

• Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station

• Frame aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth 5, BLE Mesh

• Data rates: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps

IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee & Matter)

• Zigbee 3.0 & Thread 1.3 support

• Frequency: 2.4 GHz

• Data rate: 250 Kbps

Ports & Interfaces

• Digital I/O: 13

• LED PWM: 6 channels

• SPI: 1

• UART: 3 (including 1 LP UART)

• I2C: 2 (including 1 LP I2C)

• I2S: 1

• IR Transceiver: 5 TX, 5 RX

• ADC: 1 12-bit SAR ADC, 7 channels

• DMA Controller: 3 TX + 3 RX channels

Matter & Smart Home Application Scenarios

The Beetle ESP32-C6 is the perfect IoT Board for creative applications:

• Electronic Badge

• Backpack Charm

• Pet Tracker

• Smart Watch

• Smart Button

• Smart Lighting

• Interactive Human-Machine Devices

• Smart Locks

Shipping List

• Beetle ESP32-C6 Mini Development Board 1

• 10-pin 2.54mm Pin Header 2

Reference

Product wiki

ESP32-C6 Chip Datasheet

V1.0 Schematics

V1.1 Schematics

RT9080 Chip Datasheet