ESP32-C6 Dev Board 1.3" IPS LCD Wi-Fi 6 BLE5 RISC-V 6-Axis IMU
ESP32-C6 Dev Board 1.3" IPS LCD Wi-Fi 6 BLE5 RISC-V 6-Axis IMU
ESP32-C6 Development Board with 1.3" IPS LCD, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5 & 6-Axis IMU
Take your AIoT and smart home projects to the next level with this feature-packed ESP32-C6 Development Board. Built around a high-efficiency 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160 MHz, this compact board brings together a vibrant color display, next-generation wireless connectivity, and precision motion sensing — all in one easy-to-use package. Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
- 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core Processor — Up to 160 MHz clock speed with low power consumption for efficient edge computing.
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth 5 (LE) — Next-gen wireless with an onboard antenna for reliable, high-throughput connectivity.
- 1.3" IPS LCD Display (240×240, 262K Color) — ST7789V2 driver chip via SPI interface; renders crisp, vibrant color graphics without hogging GPIO pins.
- QMI8658 6-Axis IMU — Onboard 3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope for motion, gesture, and attitude-sensing applications.
- 320 KB SRAM + 4 MB Flash — Generous onboard memory for complex firmware and data logging tasks.
- USB Type-C Interface — Reversible connector for easy flashing and power delivery; no more fumbling with orientation.
- 3.7 V Li-Po Battery Interface — VMX1.25 connector with onboard charging and discharging circuitry for portable builds.
- 9-Pin 2.54 mm GPIO Header — Flexible breakout for connecting external sensors, actuators, and debugging tools.
- Secondary Development Ready — Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython and other popular frameworks; ideal for AIoT, smart home automation, wearables, and robotics prototypes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| MCU | ESP32-C6, 32-bit RISC-V single-core, up to 160 MHz |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n) + BLE 5.0 with onboard antenna |
| Memory | 320 KB SRAM, 4 MB Flash |
| Display | 1.3" IPS, 240×240 px, 262K colors, ST7789V2 driver, SPI |
| IMU | QMI8658 — 3-axis accel + 3-axis gyro |
| USB | Type-C (reversible) |
| Battery Interface | 3.7 V VMX1.25 Li-Po charge/discharge |
| GPIO | 9-pin 2.54 mm pitch header |
| Origin | Made in Mainland China |
What's in the Box
- 1× ESP32-C6 Development Board
Important Notes
- Due to monitor/screen variation, actual colors may differ slightly from photos.
- Please allow ±1 mm–1 cm variance due to manual measurement.
Learn More About IoT & Wireless Standards
For more information on wireless communication standards and device interoperability relevant to smart home development, visit the NIST Wireless Networks Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What development environments are compatible with the ESP32-C6 Development Board?
A: The ESP32-C6 is compatible with multiple frameworks including Espressif's ESP-IDF (official SDK), Arduino IDE (via the ESP32 Arduino core), and MicroPython. This makes it accessible for both beginners and advanced embedded developers building AIoT and smart home projects.
Q: Does the ESP32-C6 board support Wi-Fi 6, and why does it matter?
A: Yes — the ESP32-C6 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/b/g/n on 2.4 GHz). Wi-Fi 6 offers improved throughput, lower latency, and better performance in environments with many connected devices, making it ideal for dense smart home deployments.
Q: Can I power this board from a LiPo battery?
A: Absolutely. The board features an onboard VMX1.25 connector for 3.7 V lithium polymer (Li-Po) batteries, complete with built-in charge and discharge management circuitry, so you can build fully portable or battery-backed IoT devices.
Q: What can the QMI8658 6-axis IMU be used for?
A: The QMI8658 combines a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, enabling applications such as step counting, orientation detection, gesture recognition, device tilt sensing, and motion-based control interfaces — expanding the board's potential well beyond typical Wi-Fi microcontroller use cases.