ePulse Feather C6 – An ESP32-C6 Based Dev Board with WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Thread & Matter Capabilities


https://www.electronics-lab.com/epulse-feather-c6-an-esp32-c6-based-dev-board-with-wifi-ble-zigbee-thread-matter-capabilities/

ThingPulse has recently released the ePulse Feather C6, an ESP32-C6-based development board with WiFi 6, BLE5, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity. In my personal opinion, the “Feather” came from the Adafruit Feather as this board resembles the Adafruit form factor. Additionally, it features a battery connector with a TP4065 charging IC and MAX17048 fuel gauge […]

Waveshare’s ESP32-H2-DEV-KIT-N4 is A $5.99 RISC-V Dev Board with Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth Connectivity


https://www.electronics-lab.com/waveshares-esp32-h2-dev-kit-n4-is-a-5-99-risc-v-dev-board-with-zigbee-thread-and-bluetooth-connectivity/

The Waveshare’s ESP32-H2-DEV-KIT-N4 is an ESP32-H2-MINI-1-based dev board featuring a 96MHz RISC-V 32-bit core, 320KB ROM, 128KB HP SRAM, 4KB LP SRAM, 4MB Flash, Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Bluetooth LE connectivity. All these features make it suitable for applications like smart homes, industrial automation, and many more. Previously, we have covered many ESP32-H2-based dev boards and […]

SparkFun ESP32-C6 Thing Plus an ESP32-C6 Based Dev Board with Qwiic Connector


https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfun-esp32-c6-thing-plus-an-esp32-c6-based-dev-board-with-qwiic-connector/

The SparkFun ESP32-C6 Thing Plus features the ESP32-C6 WROOM-1-N16 module, supporting WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Zigbee, and Thread for diverse wireless project applications. Equipped with a microSD slot, Qwiic connector, and Feather-compatible footprint, it’s designed for seamless integration in IoT and smart device development. With the launch of the SparkFun ESP32-C6 Thing Plus, SparkFun has […]

This Beetle ESP32-C6 Board from DFRobot Features Integrated Battery Charging for $4.90


https://www.electronics-lab.com/this-beetle-esp32-c6-board-from-dfrobot-features-integrated-battery-charging-for-4-90/

The Beetle ESP32-C6 Board is a tiny Arduino IoT board with an ESP32-C6 160MHz RISC-V processor, with support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. It’s designed for Matter terminal devices and includes integrated battery charging, which makes it ideal for compact, wearable projects. Matter is a universal, open-source smart home standard […]

Introducing the FireBeetle 2 ESP32 C6: Affordable Connectivity Powerhouse at $5.90


https://www.electronics-lab.com/introducing-the-firebeetle-2-esp32-c6-affordable-connectivity-powerhouse-at-5-90/

DFRobot launched a new and improved FireBeetle 2 development board. This version has the latest ESP32-C6 chip from Espressif Systems, providing standard input/output options, battery support, and advanced connections with Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3. Unlike the previous FireBeetle 2 model (ESP32-S3) released in 2022, the new one comes with the recently unveiled ESP32-C6 chip, […]

Arduino and Silicon Labs Collaborate to Embed Matter Protocol into Arduino IDE


https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-and-silicon-labs-collaborate-to-embed-matter-protocol-into-arduino-ide/

Arduino and Silicon Labs are teaming up to make it easier to use the Matter protocol for IoT devices. This project will happen in two phases. The first phase, which took place at CES 2024, involved the release of a user-friendly Arduino library for the Matter protocol, along with a new core for SiLabs microcontrollers. […]

LILYGO T-Panel Combines ESP32-S3 and ESP32-H2 with A 4-inch HMI Display


https://www.electronics-lab.com/lilygo-t-panel-combines-esp32-s3-and-esp32-h2-with-a-4-inch-hmi-display/

The LILYGO T-Panel is a compact module that works as both a display and a control center for smart devices. It has a 4-inch screen and can connect to WiFi and Bluetooth. It also supports smart home standards like Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. Plus, it has options for adding more features. Last year, Espressif showed […]

Espressif Systems Releases ESP32-C61 A Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 SoC for Superior IoT Performance


https://www.electronics-lab.com/espressif-systems-releases-esp32-c61-a-wi-fi-6-and-bluetooth-5-soc-for-superior-iot-performance/

Espressif Systems recently launched the ESP32-C61, an advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE). Building on its predecessors like ESP32-C2 and ESP32-C3, it shares similar specifications but adds support for BLE Mesh 1.1 protocol and faster Quad SPI PSRAM, operating at speeds up to 120MHz. The ESP32-C61, a 32-bit single-core RISC-V microcontroller, […]

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 IoT Development Board with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Solar-Powered Support


https://www.electronics-lab.com/the-firebeetle-2-esp32-c6-iot-development-board-with-wi-fi-6-bluetooth-5-solar-powered-support/

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 is a compact and energy-efficient IoT development board that features the ESP32-C6 microcontroller and supports advanced connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. Solar-powered charging and Target Wake Time technology for low power consumption are ideal for smart home automation, air quality, and soil monitoring projects. […]

NXP IW612 Tri-Radio Device Supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and ZigBee


https://www.electronics-lab.com/nxp-iw612-tri-radio-device-supporting-wi-fi-6-bluetooth-5-2-and-zigbee/

CES has always been interesting for tech enthusiasts looking for some next-generation high technologically advanced products. In regards to IoT and wireless communication, NXP showcased IW612 as the industry’s first secure tri-radio device which can now support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 802.15.4 technical standards. NXP had a similar single-chip device by the name of […]