ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1-N8 - Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5 / Thread Evaluation Board

The ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 evaluation board is a multiprotocol development platform built around the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module. It provides full access to the features of the ESP32-C6 chip, including Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and IoT protocols such as Thread and Zigbee.

This board is ideal for prototyping smart home applications, low-power wireless sensors, and mesh network nodes. It features a USB Type-C port for power and programming, along with an integrated USB-UART chip (typically CH343 or CP210x depending on hardware revision) for serial communication with your computer.

Specifications

• Onboard Modules: ESP32-C6-WROOM-1
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.3 (LE 5.3), Thread, Zigbee
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz band
• USB Interface: USB Type-C port for power and serial debugging
• USB-UART Chip: Integrated (often CH343 or equivalent depending on hardware revision)
• Power Supply: 5V via USB Type-C
• GPIO: Breakout pins for access to ESP32-C6 I/Os
• Compatible With: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, CircuitPython

To get started, refer to the official Espressif user guide which details driver installation, development environment setup, and electrical schematics. Documentation is available on the Espressif website.