ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1
This user guide will help you get started with ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and will also provide more in-depth information.
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 is an entry-level development board based on ESP32-C3-MINI-1 or ESP32-C3-MINI-1U modules, which are named for their compact size. This board integrates complete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Low Energy functions.
Most of the I/O pins on the module are broken out to the pin headers on both sides of this board for easy interfacing. Developers can either connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 on a breadboard.
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1
The document consists of the following major sections:
Getting Started: Overview of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and hardware/software setup instructions to get started.
Hardware Reference: More detailed information about the ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1’s hardware.
Hardware Revision Details: Revision history, known issues, and links to user guides for previous versions (if any) of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1.
Related Documents: Links to related documentation.
Getting Started
This section provides a brief introduction of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1, instructions on how to do the initial hardware setup and how to flash firmware onto it.
Description of Components
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 (with the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module) - front
The key components of the board are described in a counter-clockwise direction.
Key Component |
Description |
|---|---|
ESP32-C3-MINI-1 or ESP32-C3-MINI-1U |
ESP32-C3-MINI-1 and ESP32-C3-MINI-1U are general-purpose Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy combo modules. ESP32-C3-MINI-1 comes with an on-board PCB antenna, whereas ESP32-C3-MINI-1U comes with an external antenna connector. They both have a flash of 4 MB, integrated inside the chip’s package. |
5 V to 3.3 V LDO |
Power regulator that converts a 5 V supply into a 3.3 V output. |
5 V Power On LED |
Turns on when the USB power is connected to the board. |
Pin Headers |
All available GPIO pins (except for the SPI bus for flash) are broken out to the pin headers on the board. For details, please see Header Block. |
Boot Button |
Download button. Holding down Boot and then pressing Reset initiates Firmware Download mode for downloading firmware through the serial port. |
Micro-USB Port |
USB interface. Power supply for the board as well as the communication interface between a computer and the ESP32-C3 series of chips. |
Reset Button |
Press this button to restart the system. |
USB-to-UART Bridge |
Single USB-UART bridge chip provides transfer rates up to 3 Mbps. |
RGB LED |
Addressable RGB LED, driven by GPIO8. |
Start Application Development
Before powering up your ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1, please make sure that it is in good condition with no obvious signs of damage.
Required Hardware
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1
USB 2.0 cable (Standard-A to Micro-B)
Computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS
Note
Be sure to use an appropriate USB cable. Some cables are for charging only and do not provide the needed data lines nor work for programming the boards.
Software Setup
Please proceed to ESP-IDF Get Started, which will quickly help you set up the development environment then flash an application example onto your board.
Contents and Packaging
Retail Orders
If you order one or several samples, each ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 comes in an individual package in either antistatic bag or any packaging depending on your retailer.
For retail orders, please go to https://www.espressif.com/en/contact-us/get-samples.
Wholesale Orders
If you order in bulk, the boards come in large cardboard boxes.
For wholesale orders, please check Espressif Product Ordering Information (PDF)
Hardware Reference
Block Diagram
The block diagram below shows the components of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and their interconnections.
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 (click to enlarge)
Power Supply Options
There are three mutually exclusive ways to provide power to the board:
Micro-USB Port, default power supply
5V and GND pin headers
3V3 and GND pin headers
It is recommended to use the first option: Micro-USB Port.
Header Block
The two tables below provide the Name and Function of the pin headers on both sides of the board (J1 and J3). The pin header names are shown in ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 (with the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module) - front. The numbering is the same as in the ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Schematic (PDF).
J1
No. |
Name |
Type 1 |
Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
2 |
3V3 |
P |
3.3 V power supply |
3 |
3V3 |
P |
3.3 V power supply |
4 |
IO2 |
I/O/T |
GPIO2 2, ADC1_CH2, FSPIQ |
5 |
IO3 |
I/O/T |
GPIO3, ADC1_CH3 |
6 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
7 |
RST |
I |
CHIP_PU |
8 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
9 |
IO0 |
I/O/T |
GPIO0, ADC1_CH0, XTAL_32K_P |
10 |
IO1 |
I/O/T |
GPIO1, ADC1_CH1, XTAL_32K_N |
11 |
IO10 |
I/O/T |
GPIO10, FSPICS0 |
12 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
13 |
5V |
P |
5 V power supply |
14 |
5V |
P |
5 V power supply |
15 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
J3
No. |
Name |
Type 1 |
Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
2 |
TX |
I/O/T |
GPIO21, U0TXD |
3 |
RX |
I/O/T |
GPIO20, U0RXD |
4 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
5 |
IO9 |
I/O/T |
GPIO9 2 |
6 |
IO8 |
I/O/T |
GPIO8 2, RGB LED |
7 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
8 |
IO7 |
I/O/T |
GPIO7, FSPID, MTDO |
9 |
IO6 |
I/O/T |
GPIO6, FSPICLK, MTCK |
10 |
IO5 |
I/O/T |
GPIO5, ADC2_CH0, FSPIWP, MTDI |
11 |
IO4 |
I/O/T |
GPIO4, ADC1_CH4, FSPIHD, MTMS |
12 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
13 |
IO18 |
I/O/T |
GPIO18, USB_D- |
14 |
IO19 |
I/O/T |
GPIO19, USB_D+ |
15 |
GND |
G |
Ground |
- 1(1,2)
P: Power supply; I: Input; O: Output; T: High impedance.
- 2(1,2,3)
GPIO2, GPIO8, and GPIO9 are strapping pins of the ESP32-C3 series of chips. These pins are used to control several chip functions depending on binary voltage values applied to the pins during chip power-up or system reset. For description and application of the strapping pins, please refer to Section Boot Configurations in ESP32-C3 Datasheet.
Pin Layout
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Pin Layout (with the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module, click to enlarge)
Hardware Revision Details
No previous versions available.