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ESP32-DEVKITC-VE

Name: ESP32-DEVKITC-VE
Brand: Espressif Systems

Espressif Systems

WiFi Development Tools - 802.11 ESP32 General Development Kit, embeds ESP32-WROVER-E, 8MB flash.

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Overview

The ESP32-DEVKITC-VE is an Espressif development board built around the ESP32-WROVER-E module. It provides a dual-core Xtensa LX6 MCU (up to 240 MHz), integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.x dual-mode, and 8 MB Flash plus 8 MB PSRAM for applications that need extra memory. The board exposes a broad set of peripherals including UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, SDIO, ADC/DAC, capacitive touch, PWM, and TWAI (CAN 2.0 compatible).

Why Choose This Part

Combines integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios with a powerful dual-core MCU and expanded memory (8 MB Flash + 8 MB PSRAM), making it suitable for complex networked and multimedia tasks. The exposed GPIOs and wide peripheral set (SDIO, I2S, TWAI/CAN, ADC/DAC, SPI, I2C, UART, capacitive touch) simplify integration with sensors, storage, and actuators. As an Espressif dev board, it benefits from extensive software support and example code.

Applications

Wi-Fi + BLE IoT endpoints

Connected sensors, smart switches, and telemetry nodes that require simultaneous Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

SD card data logging and media playback

Data acquisition systems or audio playback devices that need local storage via SD interface and ample PSRAM for buffering.

Audio streaming and I2S peripherals

Voice or audio projects using I2S for codecs, DSP buffering in PSRAM, and network streaming over Wi-Fi.

CAN/TWAI gateway

Vehicle or industrial gateways that bridge TWAI/CAN networks to Wi-Fi or BLE for remote monitoring.

Robot and motor control

Embedded motor PWM, ADC feedback, and communication for small robotics or automation tasks.

Prototyping and edge compute

Rapid development of proof-of-concept devices and lightweight edge processing using the dual-core MCU and large RAM.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE)

Contents Board(s)

Frequency 2.4GHz

Utilized IC / Part ESP32-WROVER-E

Getting Started

Power the board over USB and connect to your PC; install the USB-serial driver for the board's bridge if required. Use Espressif ESP-IDF for native development or the Arduino core for ESP32 for a simpler workflow; both are supported in PlatformIO and other toolchains. Flash and monitor using esptool.py, idf.py, or the Arduino IDE/PlatformIO tools and start from the example projects in Espressif's documentation or GitHub.