DFRobot Beetle ESP32-C6 Mini Board

The Beetle ESP32-C6 Mini Development Board is an ultra-compact wireless development platform based on the advanced ESP32-C6 from Espressif Systems. Built around a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor, it delivers next-generation connectivity with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy, and IEEE 802.15.4 support for Thread and Zigbee applications. Designed for modern low-power IoT systems, the Beetle ESP32-C6 provides USB connectivity for programming and power, 3.3V logic operation, and essential GPIO access in a tiny form factor. It is ideal for smart home devices, wireless sensor nodes, automation systems, and embedded IoT development.

Features

- Powered by ESP32-C6 single-core RISC-V processor

- Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax)

- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support

- IEEE 802.15.4 support for Thread and Zigbee

- Compact Beetle form factor for space-limited projects

- USB interface for programming and power

- 3.3V logic operation

- Exposed GPIO pins for peripherals

- Supports digital and analog I/O

- Compatible with Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF

- Low-power wireless connectivity

- Suitable for next-generation IoT applications

- High integration for embedded systems

- Easy development and rapid prototyping

Specification

- Product Type: Mini Wireless Development Board

- MCU: ESP32-C6

- Processor Architecture: 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core

- Operating Voltage: 3.0V – 3.6V DC

- Logic Level: 3.3V

- Wireless Standards: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax)

- Bluetooth Support: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

- IEEE 802.15.4 Support: Yes

- Supported Protocols: Thread, Zigbee

- USB Interface: Programming and Power

- GPIO Support: Digital and Analog I/O

- Development Platforms: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF

- Power Supply Method: USB

- Board Type: Beetle Series Ultra-Compact Design

- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

- Application: IoT Development and Wireless Prototyping

Links

- 3D Model

ESP32-C6 Chip Datasheet

- RT9080 Chip Datasheet

- Official Beetle ESP32-C6 Technical Documentation (DFRobot Wiki)

- Beetle ESP32 C6 from DFRobot - First Impressions

Tutorials

Beetle ESP32 C6 from DFRobot - first impressions