DF Robot FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Dev Board – WiFi 6 (Dual-Band 2.4G/5G)

The DFRobot FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Board is a next-generation IoT platform built around Espressif’s ESP32-C5 module, delivering dual-band WiFi 6 (2.4GHz & 5GHz) connectivity alongside Bluetooth 5, Thread, and Zigbee support. Designed for modern smart home and Matter-compatible ecosystems, it enables developers to build high-performance IoT devices with lower latency, improved network efficiency, and reduced power consumption.



Engineered for flexible deployment, the board features intelligent power management with solar charging support, lithium battery compatibility, and an ultra-low 21µA deep sleep current for long-term, off-grid operation. A solderless IO expansion shield simplifies rapid prototyping, while broad protocol support allows it to function as a Matter device, MQTT node, Zigbee device, or Thread-based solution. Ideal for Home Assistant integrations, solar-powered monitoring systems, and multi-protocol IoT gateways, this board provides powerful wireless capability in a compact, energy-efficient form factor.

Quick Spec

Core Hardware

• MCU: ESP32-C5 (RISC-V single-core)
• Clock Speed: Up to 240MHz
• SRAM: 384KB (+16KB LP SRAM)
• ROM: 320KB
• Flash: 4MB
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V

Wireless Connectivity

• WiFi: Dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz (WiFi 6 – 802.11ax)
• WiFi Modes: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station, Promiscuous
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth Mesh
• IEEE 802.15.4: Thread 1.3, Zigbee 3.0
• Matter Support: WiFi & Thread capable

Power Management

• USB Type-C Input: 5V
• VIN Input: 5V DC or 4.5–6V solar panel
• Max Charging Current: 0.5A
• Deep Sleep Current: 21µA
• Lithium Battery Support: 3.7–4.2V (PH2.0 connector)
• Controllable 3.3V Output for external peripherals

Interfaces

• Digital I/O: 18
• SPI: 1
• UART: 3 (1 LP UART)
• I2C: 2 (1 LP I2C)
• I2S: 1
• 12-bit SAR ADC: 7 channels
• Infrared TX/RX: 5 channels each
• GDI Display Interface
• DMA Controller
• Dimensions: 25.4 × 60mm

Board Layout

Pinout

Resources

• Product Page
• Product Wiki
• ESP32-C5 Datasheet
• Schematic

Shipping List

• 1 x DF Robot FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Dev Board – WiFi 6 (Dual-Band 2.4G/5G)
• 1 x IO Expansion Board