Beetle ESP32-C3 Microcontroller

Small-scale electronics always offer a new level of challenge and rewarding benefits that enhance Maker’s lives. Small form factor and low power consumption are fantastic characteristics of these tiny modules. With these components, Makers can create awesome wearable technology for cosplay outfits or smart spy watches. The Beetle ESP32-C3 Microcontroller is a high-performance small module that functions as the brains of your next creation with an impressive 32bit core processor.

The Beetle ESP32-C3 MCU is designed for Makers of discrete IoT devices and offers an array of interesting features through 13 IO ports and wireless support. An ESP32-C3 RISC-V 32bit single-core processor sits at the heart of this controller and allows it to act as a functioning Arduino, only reduced in size. By cutting away unnecessary components and ports, the Beetle ESP32-C3 MCU keeps just the right features to create an amazing mini-Arduino that can fit behind a watch face. The arrangement of the 13 IO ports makes soldering easier and the onboard GDI allows for easily connecting to a screen. Designed primarily for IoT and smart device applications, the Beetle ESP32-C3 also offers WiFi and Bluetooth support. The small form factor and lightweight design of the Beetle ESP32-C3 offers a unique set of advantages that no other Arduino Boards can achieve.

Additional Resources:

• If you’re new to ESP32, you may notice that there are a few differences between programming for ESP32 and programming for standard Arduino. This ESP32 RandomNerdTutorial is a great place to start learning these ESP32 nuances, and also teaches how to utilise PWM with ESP32 based boards.
• If you’re eager to learn more about this awesome little board, or are looking for some insights into troubleshooting or operating the Beetle ESP32-C3, this is the official DFRobot Beetle ESP32-C3 Wiki, which has great resources and example code to help you do so.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.