Beetle ESP32 C6

Beetle ESP32-C6 v1.1 is a mini low-power development board based on the ESP32-C6 chip, featuring a compact design with dimensions as small as a coin (~25x20mm).

The ESP32-C6 is equipped with a high-performance 160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor, supporting communication protocols such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter. It is capable of connecting to various IoT networks using multiple communication protocols, making it ideal for use as a Matter terminal device.

The development board integrates lithium battery charging management, allowing for battery charging without the need for external modules. This feature contributes to a more compact project size, making it highly suitable for wearable applications.

Highly integrated with an ultra-compact size

In a form factor no larger than a coin, the Beetle ESP32-C6 provides up to 13 IO ports, alleviating concerns about insufficient IO ports during project development.

The Beetle ESP32-C6 integrates lithium battery charging management, ensuring the safe charging of lithium batteries. Moreover, this development board supports battery voltage monitoring, enabling proactive measures to be taken in case of low battery levels, guaranteeing continuous device operation.

Multiple transmission protocol support to expand wireless connectivity

Boasting support for multiple communication protocols, the Beetle ESP32-C6 expands wireless connectivity options. By supporting Wi-Fi and Thread protocols, it enables the creation of Matter Wi-Fi terminal devices and Matter Thread terminal devices, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration among multiple systems and platforms in smart home setups.

Additionally, the Beetle ESP32-C6 supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Zigbee communication protocols, and now also includes support for Matter, making it suitable for use as a Thread border router, Matter gateway, or Zigbee bridge when combined with other MCUs.

This comprehensive support for communication protocols ensures that the Beetle ESP32-C6 can be integrated into a wide array of IoT applications, especially within the smart home ecosystem where interoperability and versatility are key.

Supports Wi-Fi 6 to realize ultra-low power consumption IoT devices

With Wi-Fi 6 support, the Beetle ESP32-C6 enables the realisation of ultra-low-power IoT devices.

As the first Espressif chip to support the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) protocol, it offers improved network capacity, allowing devices to operate efficiently with low latency. Moreover, Wi-Fi 6’s Target Wake Time (TWT) technology effectively reduces device power consumption, extending battery life and ensuring long-lasting device performance.

Features

• Ultra-compact size: Measuring only 25*20.5mm, perfect for wearable projects.
• Multi-Protocol Support: Equipped with the ESP32-C6 chip, supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, and Matter.
• Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Achieves a deep-sleep current of just 37A, maximizing battery life for IoT devices.
• Wi-Fi 6 Ready: Lower latency and reduced power consumption using Target Wake Time (TWT) technology.
• Integrated Battery Management: Onboard lithium battery charging functionality and voltage detection provide real-time insights into device power levels.

Specifications

General

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
• VIN Input Voltage: 5V DC
• Max Charging Current: 0.5A
• Sleep Current: 37A (Deep Sleep Mode, Battery-Powered)
• Operating Temperature: -10~60
• Dimension: 25×20.5mm

Hardware

• Processor: RISC-V single-core processor
• Main Frequency: 160 MHz
• SRAM: 512KB
• ROM: 320KB
• Flash: 4MB
• RTC SRAM: 16KB
• USB: USB 2.0 CDC

Wi-Fi

• WIFI Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• IEEE 802.11ax (20 MHz-only non-AP mode)
• Bandwidth: Support 20 MHz and 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz band
• WIFI Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station combined mode
• WIFI Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Frame Aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
• Bluetooth Frequency: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps

IEEE 802.15.4

• Compatible with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 protocol
• Frequency band: 2.4GHz
• Data rate: 250Kbps
• Supports Thread 1.3 and Zigbee 3.0

Ports

• Digital I/O x13
• LED PWM 6 Channel
• SPI x1
• UART x3 (LP UART x1)
• I2C x2 (LP I2C x1)
• I2S x1
• IR Transceiver: transmit channel x2, receive channel x2
• 1x 12-bit SAR ADC, 7 Channel
• DMA Controller: transmit channel x3, receive channel x3

Resources

• Product Wiki

Package Contents

• 1x Beetle ESP32 C6 Mini Development Board
• 2x 10pin-2.54mm Pin Headers

Revision History

• As of 12/06/2026 – We are now stocking version 1.1.