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ESP32-DEVKITM-1

ESP32-DEVKITM-1

Espressif Systems
The ESP32-DevKitM-1 evaluation board by Espressif Systems is a development platform designed for wireless applications. Built around the ESP32-MINI-1 module, it features an Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor running up to 240 MHz, offering processing power for complex tasks. The board supports 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.x (BLE) connectivity at 2.4GHz, making it ideal for IoT and wireless communication projects. It comes with 4MB flash and offers 28 GPIOs with a rich set of peripherals, including USB, I2C, SPI, and PWM. Most I/O pins are broken out to pin headers for easy interfacing with external hardware. The PCB antenna ensures reliable wireless performance. This comprehensive development board is perfect for prototyping, testing, and developing wireless solutions.
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Overview

The ESP32-DevKitM-1 is a compact entry-level development board featuring the ESP32-MINI-1 module. It integrates a dual-core 240 MHz Xtensa LX6 microprocessor with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth connectivity, providing a flexible platform for wireless prototyping. The board exposes 28 GPIOs to pin headers, facilitating easy integration with sensors and actuators.

Why Choose This Part

This board combines a high-performance 240 MHz dual-core CPU with a rich peripheral set, including 520 KB RAM and 4 MB flash. Its small form factor and broken-out GPIOs make it ideal for rapid breadboard prototyping while maintaining robust wireless performance via the PCB antenna. The integrated USB bridge allows for seamless programming and debugging without external hardware.

Applications

IoT Sensor Nodes
Utilizing the integrated Wi-Fi and low-power modes to collect and transmit environmental data to cloud platforms.
Smart Home Hubs
Acting as a gateway for home automation systems by bridging Bluetooth LE peripherals to a local Wi-Fi network.
Industrial Wireless Monitoring
Deploying distributed monitoring systems that leverage the hardware TSF and antenna diversity for reliable connectivity.
Audio Streaming
Processing and streaming compressed audio data using the dual-core LX6 architecture and high-speed UART/SPI interfaces.

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

Getting Started

To begin development, connect the board to a PC via Micro-USB and use the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core. The board is fully compatible with standard breadboards, allowing for quick hardware expansion. Detailed documentation and example code are available through Espressif's official GitHub repositories.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-DEVKITM-1 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

Multiprotocol Development Tools XIAO ESP32C3 3PCS Pack - RISC-V tiny MCU board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth5.0, battery char
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Development Boards & Kits - Other Processors Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6
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Cameras & Camera Modules OV5640 Camera for XIAO ESP32S3 Sense (With Heat Sink) 8/10-bit RGB RAW Output, Auto-Focus
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Sequent SM-A-006 Daughter Card Kit Sequent Microsystems
Daughter Cards & OEM Boards Arduino Uno, Nano, Teensy, Feather or ESP32 Raspberry Pi Replacement Kit
WiFi Development Tools - 802.11 HUZZAH32 - ESP32 Feather Board
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Also Consider

ESP32-DevKitC-32E Espressif Systems - Uses the larger WROOM-32E module with more available GPIOs and widespread community support.
Arduino Nano 33 IoT Arduino - Offers a similar small form factor with built-in IMU and official Arduino ecosystem support.

Categories

Development Boards > ESP32 Dev Boards IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs Education & Prototyping > Breadboard & Prototyping