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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-E

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-E

MPN: DFR0654
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ESP-WROOM-32E ESP32 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-E is a high-performance development board based on the ESP-WROOM-32E module, featuring a dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor running at 240MHz. It integrates 4MB of flash and 520KB of RAM, providing robust WiFi and dual-mode Bluetooth (classic and BLE) connectivity for IoT applications. The board includes specialized features like a built-in battery charging circuit and a dedicated GDI display port to simplify portable device design.

Why Choose This Part

The board offers a wide input voltage range of 3.3V to 5.5V and 18 GPIOs, making it highly adaptable for various power sources and peripheral configurations. It combines high-speed processing with low-power sleep modes and hardware-level RTC support for efficient power management. The inclusion of a dedicated display interface and integrated battery management significantly reduces the external component count for mobile prototypes.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Nodes
Utilizes the integrated charging circuit and 13uA deep-sleep current for long-lasting remote sensor applications.
Smart Home Hubs
Leverages dual-mode Bluetooth and WiFi 4 for bridging local BLE sensors to cloud-based monitoring services.
Portable HMI Devices
Uses the dedicated GDI (General Display Interface) port to quickly connect LCD screens without complex wiring.
Industrial Data Logging
Employs the 11 ADC channels and dual-core processing to sample analog sensors while maintaining a wireless network stack.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE)
Contents Board(s), Accessories
Frequency 2.4GHz
Antenna Type PCB Trace Antenna(s) On-Board
Utilized IC / Part ESP-WROOM-32E

Getting Started

The FireBeetle 2 is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython, allowing developers to choose their preferred software environment. Users should install the ESP32 board manager in Arduino IDE and use the onboard USB-C port for both programming and battery charging. The pinout is designed to be breadboard-friendly with a 2.54mm pitch for rapid prototyping.