ESP32 USB Type-C DevKitC V4

What is it

The ESP32 USB Type-C DevKitC V4 is a versatile development board based on the powerful ESP32-WROOM-32 or ESP32-WROVER module (varies by model). Designed for IoT prototyping and embedded applications, it features a USB Type-C connector for easy programming and power supply, along with a rich set of peripherals for flexible development.

How it works

Connect

Key Features:

• MCU: Dual-core ESP32 (Xtensa LX6, up to 240 MHz)

• Wireless Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

  • Bluetooth 4.2 (BR/EDR + BLE)

• Memory:

  • ESP32-WROOM-32: 4MB Flash / 520KB SRAM

  • ESP32-WROVER: 4MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM / 520KB SRAM

• USB Type-C Port: Enables UART programming and power supply (5V)

• GPIO & Interfaces:

  • 38x programmable GPIOs (supports ADC, DAC, PWM, I²C, SPI, UART, etc.)

  • MicroSD card slot (compatible with SPI mode)

• Onboard Components:

  • Reset & Boot buttons

  • RGB LED (user-controllable)

  • 3.3V LDO regulator (input: 5V via USB or external supply)

• Debugging: Built-in JTAG interface (requires external debugger)

• Power Options: USB Type-C or 5V input via header pins

Applications:

• IoT devices (smart home, sensors, wearables)

• Wireless communication gateways

• Prototyping & embedded systems

Development Support:

• Compatible with ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, and MicroPython

• Open-source SDK and extensive documentation

The DevKitC V4 offers a compact, feature-rich platform for developers to build and deploy ESP32-based projects efficiently.