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ESP32-PICO-KIT-1

ESP32-PICO-KIT-1

Espressif Systems
Multiprotocol Development Tools ESP32-PICO-KIT-1 is an ESP32-PICO-V3 based development board produced by Espressif. ESP32-PICO-KIT-1 provides the users with hardware for development of applications based on the ESP32, making it easier for users to explore ESP32 functionalities.
492 in stock

Overview

The Espressif ESP32-PICO-KIT-1 is an evaluation board based on the ESP32-PICO-V3 transceiver, providing 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart 4.x (BLE) connectivity. It exposes multiple GPIOs for interfacing with sensors and actuators and is intended for rapid development and testing of ESP32-based IoT designs. The integrated PICO module reduces RF layout complexity so you can prototype without designing your own RF front end.

Why Choose This Part

The board uses the ESP32-PICO-V3 module so RF-critical components and antenna integration are pre-qualified, reducing time spent on RF layout and certification. It exposes multiple GPIOs for sensors and external devices and benefits from the broad Espressif software ecosystem and community support. That combination makes it practical for fast iteration from prototype to product evaluation.

Applications

Wi-Fi/BLE IoT prototypes
Rapidly develop sensor nodes, actuators, and controllers that require both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
Home automation controllers
Create proof-of-concept controllers for lighting, HVAC, and appliance integration that use local Wi-Fi and BLE peripherals.
Bluetooth LE peripherals
Prototype BLE-based beacons, sensor peripherals, or companion-device functionality.
Edge/remote control applications
Build small edge compute or remote-control devices that need wireless connectivity and several GPIOs for I/O.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth Smart 4.x Low Energy (BLE)
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part ESP32

Getting Started

Develop with Espressif ESP-IDF or the Arduino core for ESP32; both ecosystems include examples for Wi-Fi and BLE. Use the Espressif documentation to install the toolchain and flashing utilities (esptool) and to follow any board-specific wiring or driver steps. PlatformIO is also a convenient option for cross-platform development and flashing.

Dev Boards

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Part of ESP32-PICO family » ESP32-PICO

ESP32-PICO Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Memory Package Interfaces Frequency Protocol Antenna Type Stock
ESP32-PICO-KIT-1 (this part) 2.4GHz 492
ESP32-PICO-V3 4MB TFQFN-48 ADC, I2C, I2S, SDI.. 2.412GHz 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. Antenna Not Includ.. 7,035
ESP32-PICO-MINI-02-N8R2 8MB Module I2C, I2S, SPI, UART 2.412GHz 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. PCB Trace 3,563

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ESP32-WROOM-32 Espressif - Use this module when you want to integrate the ESP32 radio and MCU into a custom PCB instead of using a dev board.
ESP32-WROVER-E Espressif - Choose this family when applications need additional RAM capacity available on WROVER variants.