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FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board (2.4 / 5GHz Wi-Fi 6, Solar Charging, Home Assistant)

$6.90
SKU: DFR1222
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 is a powerful IoT development board featuring dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and solar charging. It's the perfect core for building custom, low-power Home Assistant sensor nodes via MQTT, Zigbee, or Matter
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  • Firebeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Dev Board
    Firebeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Dev Board
    $6.90
  • Kit (Dev Board + IO Expansion Board)
    Kit (Dev Board + IO Expansion Board)
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Introduction

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 is a high-performance, low-power IoT development board designed for advanced smart home and extensive IoT applications. Its core strength lies in the groundbreaking Espressif ESP32-C5 chip, offering dual-band (2.4 & 5 GHz) Wi-Fi 6 for unparalleled wireless performance, a comprehensive multi-protocol hub supporting BLE, Zigbee, and Thread, and an advanced power management system with integrated solar charging. Powered by a 240 MHz RISC-V processor with 384 KB SRAM and 4 MB Flash, it achieves an ultra-low deep-sleep current of just 23 μA. This makes it an ideal solution for demanding applications. Whether for building a low-latency robotics controller, a solar-powered outdoor sensor, or a powerful, custom multi-protocol device for a Home Assistant ecosystem, the ESP32-C5 provides the necessary performance and flexibility.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT development board


Superior Wireless Performance with Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6

The ESP32-C5 is Espressif's first chipset to integrate dual-band Wi-Fi 6, representing a monumental leap in wireless capabilities for IoT devices. By providing access to the 5 GHz band, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 bypasses the heavily congested 2.4 GHz spectrum, resulting in significantly higher transmission rates, lower latency, and dramatically reduced interference. This is critical for:

  • High-Throughput Data Streaming: Ideal for developing custom IP cameras, FPV drones, or local servers. The high bandwidth of the 5GHz band ensures smooth and reliable streaming of high-definition video.
  • Low-Latency Control: Facilitates the creation of highly responsive robotics, real-time interactive systems, and industrial controllers where precise command execution is essential.

    • Furthermore, Wi-Fi 6 technology enhances network efficiency through features like OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) for better multi-device performance and TWT (Target Wake Time) to reduce device power consumption, intelligently extending battery life.

    FireBeetle 2 ESP32 C5 Wireless Performance with Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6


    Flexible Power, Endless Deployment

    The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 is engineered with a robust and versatile power management system, providing the flexibility to deploy projects anywhere, regardless of power constraints.

  • Versatile Power Supply Options: The board supports multiple power inputs, including Type-C, 5V DC, and a PH2.0 lithium battery interface, complete with integrated charge and discharge management for seamless operation.
  • Integrated Solar Charging: Featuring the same high-efficiency solar power management chip as the popular 5V@1A Solar Power Module (DFR1075), this board allows for a direct connection to a 4.5V~6V solar panel. This enables true off-grid, autonomous deployments for outdoor environmental sensors, remote monitoring stations, and other long-term projects.
  • Intelligent Power Saving: Maximum battery life is achieved with an ultra-low deep-sleep current of 23 μA. The board also features a controllable 3.3V power output (VCC_EN), which can completely cut power to external sensors and peripherals, further minimizing energy consumption.


    • Unified Wireless Hub for Future-Proof IoT

    Extending beyond a single protocol, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 is a true multi-protocol hub, supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 (BLE), Thread 1.3, and Zigbee 3.0. This versatility enables the creation of sophisticated, cross-platform IoT ecosystems.

  • Matter-Ready: The board is equipped to develop Matter Wi-Fi or Matter Thread end devices, ensuring seamless interoperability with major smart home platforms like Apple HomePod and Google Home.
  • Advanced Gateway Functionality: This is especially powerful for Home Assistant enthusiasts, allowing the board to act as a reliable Wi-Fi MQTT client, a native Zigbee device, or a future-proof Thread/Matter node, centralizing all smart devices in the network.


    • Rapid Prototyping with the FireBeetle Ecosystem

    Designed with the developer in mind, the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 incorporates features that simplify development and accelerate prototyping.

  • Onboard GDI for Displays: The integrated GDI (General Display Interface) allows for an easy, solder-free connection to a wide range of DFRobot screens, making it simple to add a graphical user interface or data dashboard to a project.
  • Convenient Peripherals: Features a user-friendly PH2.0 battery interface for secure and convenient battery connection and is fully compatible with DFRobot's extensive ecosystem of Gravity and Fermion series sensors and modules.
  • Multi-Platform Software Support: Projects can be programmed using C/C++ (Arduino IDE) or MicroPython, giving developers the flexibility to choose the development environment that best suits their skills and project requirements.


    • Note:

  • The trial version of the board uses the ESP32-C5 ECO1 version. The officially sold version features Espressif's mass-produced ESP32-C5 module (ECO2 version) with enhanced performance.
  • Current Arduino IDE support is available on the esp32 v3.3.0-alpha1 development branch. Please refer to the product wiki for detailed setup instructions.

    • Applications

  • Balcony Plant Soil Monitoring: Long-term, solar-powered data logging.
  • Indoor Air Quality Monitoring: Stable, real-time data upload over 5GHz Wi-Fi.
  • Smart Home Hub: Bridging Zigbee lights and Wi-Fi devices seamlessly.
  • High-Performance FPV/Robotics: Low-latency video streaming and control.

    • Specification

    Basic Parameters

  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
  • VIN Input Voltage: 5V DC or 4.5-6V solar panel
  • Maximum Charging Current: 0.5A
  • Sleep Current: 23 μA (ECO1 version, deep sleep mode, battery powered)
  • Module Size: 25.4 x 60 mm

    • Hardware Information

  • Processor: RISC-V single-core processor
  • Clock Frequency: 240 MHz
  • SRAM: 384 KB
  • ROM: 320 KB
  • Flash: 4 MB
  • LP SRAM: 16 KB

    • Wi-Fi

  • Wi-Fi Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 1T1R
  • Wi-Fi Protocols: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (data rate up to 150 Mbps)
  • IEEE 802.11ax (20 MHz-only non-AP mode)
  • Wi-Fi Modes: Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP+Station mode and Promiscuous mode

    • Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth Protocols: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
  • Bluetooth Frequencies: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps

    • IEEE 802.15.4

  • Compatible with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 protocol
  • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
  • Data Rate: 250 Kbps
  • Supports Thread 1.3, Zigbee 3.0

    • Interface Pins

  • Digital I/O x18
  • LED PWM Controller with 6 channels
  • SPI x1
  • UART x3 (LP UART x1)
  • I2C x2 (LP I2C x1)
  • I2S x1
  • Infrared Transceiver: 5 transmitting channels, 5 receiving channels
  • 1x 12-bit SAR ADC with 7 channels
  • DMA Controller with 3 receiving channels and 3 transmitting channels

    • Documents

    Shipping List

  • FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board x1
  • 20pin-2.54mm pitch pin header x2

    • Resource

    AllProjectsBlogTutorialCourseMedia
    Step-by-step Tutorial: Connecting FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Board to Home Assistant Using MQTT

    Blog Step-by-step Tutorial: Connecting FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 Development Board to Home Assistant Using MQTT

    DFRobot
    Aug 18, 2025
    FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board Review: Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 and Solar Charging

    Blog FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 IoT Development Board Review: Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 and Solar Charging

    DFRobot
    Jul 15, 2025
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