ESP32-C6 DevKit Development Board

Description

Overview

This ESP32-C6 Development Board is a versatile wireless development platform featuring the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module, dual USB Type-C connectors, onboard USB-to-UART programming, and native USB access. Designed for modern IoT and embedded applications, it provides convenient programming, debugging, and USB device development capabilities in a compact form factor.

The board includes an onboard WS2812 RGB LED, automatic upload circuitry, and fully exposed GPIO pins for rapid prototyping and product development.

Key Features

• Based on ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module
• Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth LE support
• Dual USB Type-C connectors
• CH340K USB-to-UART converter
• Automatic firmware upload circuit using dual NPN transistors
• Native USB interface exposed through dedicated USB port
• Onboard WS2812 RGB LED
• RESET and BOOT buttons
• Fully exposed GPIO pins
• Compact development-friendly design

Technical Specifications

Main Controller

• Module: ESP32-C6-WROOM-1
• CPU: 32-bit RISC-V Processor
• Wireless Connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4GHz)
  • Bluetooth LE
  • IEEE 802.15.4 support (Thread / Zigbee capable)

USB Interfaces

USB Port 1 – Programming Port

• Connector: USB Type-C
• USB Interface IC: CH340K
• Function:
  • USB-to-UART conversion
  • Firmware uploading
  • Serial debugging
• Automatic upload/reset circuit using two NPN transistors

USB Port 2 – Native USB Port

• Connector: USB Type-C
• Connected Directly To:
  • GPIO12 (USB D−)
  • GPIO13 (USB D+)
• Supports:
  • Native USB applications
  • USB CDC
  • USB HID
  • Custom USB device development

User Interface

• RESET Push Button
• BOOT Push Button

RGB Indicator

• LED Type: WS2812 RGB LED
• Connected GPIO: IO8
• Individually addressable RGB control

GPIO Access

• GPIO pins exposed through through-hole headers
• Supports:
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • PWM
  • ADC
  • USB

Board Type

• Fully Assembled and Tested

Power & Programming

Power Input

• 5V via either USB Type-C connector
• Onboard 3.3V regulation for ESP32-C6 operation

Programming Methods

Via CH340K USB Port

• Automatic firmware upload support
• Automatic reset and boot mode selection
• Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and PlatformIO

Via Native USB Port

• Direct USB device development
• USB CDC Serial
• USB HID Devices
• Custom USB Applications

Applications

• IoT development
• Wi-Fi 6 connected devices
• Bluetooth LE projects
• Zigbee and Thread experimentation
• USB HID devices
• USB CDC communication
• Home automation
• Sensor gateways
• Embedded wireless products
• Rapid prototyping

What’s Included

• 1x ESP32-C6 Development Board

Notes

• The onboard WS2812 RGB LED is connected to GPIO8.
• The programming USB Type-C port uses a CH340K USB-to-UART converter with automatic upload circuitry.
• The second USB Type-C port is connected directly to GPIO12 (D−) and GPIO13 (D+) for native USB development.
• GPIO operates at 3.3V logic levels.
• CH340 drivers may be required depending on the operating system.
• Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and PlatformIO development environments.

Example Arduino LED Test

The onboard WS2812 RGB LED is connected to GPIO8.

#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h>

#define RGB_PIN    8
#define NUMPIXELS  1

Adafruit_NeoPixel pixel(NUMPIXELS, RGB_PIN, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);

void setup() {
  pixel.begin();
}

void loop() {
  pixel.setPixelColor(0, pixel.Color(255, 0, 0)); // Red
  pixel.show();
  delay(1000);

  pixel.setPixelColor(0, pixel.Color(0, 255, 0)); // Green
  pixel.show();
  delay(1000);

  pixel.setPixelColor(0, pixel.Color(0, 0, 255)); // Blue
  pixel.show();
  delay(1000);
}

By Technical Team @ UGE-ONE.COM