ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02¶
This user guide will help you get started with ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 and will also provide more in-depth information.
ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 is an entry-level development board based on ESP32-C3-WROOM-02, a general-purpose module with 4 MB SPI flash. This board integrates complete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE functions.
Most of the I/O pins are broken out to the pin headers on both sides for easy interfacing. Developers can either connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 on a breadboard.
The document consists of the following major sections:
Getting Started: Overview of ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 and hardware/software setup instructions to get started.
Hardware Reference: More detailed information about the ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02’s hardware.
Hardware Revision Details: Revision history, known issues, and links to user guides for previous versions (if any) of ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02.
Related Documents: Links to related documentation.
Getting Started¶
This section provides a brief introduction of ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02, instructions on how to do the initial hardware setup and how to flash firmware onto it.
Description of Components¶
Key Component |
Description |
---|---|
ESP32-C3-WROOM-02 |
ESP32-C3-WROOM-02 from Espressif is a powerful and general-purpose module that offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE coexistence. It has a PCB antenna and a 4 MB SPI flash. |
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. |
I/O Connector |
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 chip. |
Reset Button |
Press this button to restart the system. |
USB-to-UART Bridge |
Single USB-to-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-DevKitC-02, please make sure that it is in good condition with no obvious signs of damage.
Required Hardware¶
ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02
USB 2.0 cable (Standard-A to Micro-B)
Computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS
Note
Be sure to use a good quality 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 Get Started, where Section Installation Step by Step will quickly help you set up the development environment and then flash an application example into your ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02.
Contents and Packaging¶
Retail orders¶
If you order a few samples, each ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 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/company/contact/buy-a-sample.
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-DevKitC-02 and their interconnections.
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-DevKitC-02 - front. The numbering is the same as in the ESP32-C3-DevKitC-02 Schematic (PDF).
J1¶
No. |
Name |
Type 1 |
Function |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
G |
G |
Ground |
2 |
3V3 |
P |
3.3 V power supply |
3 |
3V3 |
P |
3.3 V power supply |
4 |
RST |
I |
CHIP_PU |
5 |
G |
G |
Ground |
6 |
4 |
I/O/T |
GPIO4, ADC1_CH4, FSPIHD, MTMS |
7 |
5 |
I/O/T |
GPIO5, ADC2_CH0, FSPIWP, MTDI |
8 |
6 |
I/O/T |
GPIO6, FSPICLK, MTCK |
9 |
7 |
I/O/T |
GPIO7, FSPID, MTDO |
10 |
G |
G |
Ground |
11 |
8 |
I/O/T |
GPIO8 2, RGB LED |
12 |
9 |
I/O/T |
GPIO9 2 |
13 |
5V |
P |
5 V power supply |
14 |
5V |
P |
5 V power supply |
15 |
G |
G |
Ground |
J3¶
No. |
Name |
Type 1 |
Function |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
G |
G |
Ground |
2 |
0 |
I/O/T |
GPIO0, ADC1_CH0, XTAL_32K_P |
3 |
1 |
I/O/T |
GPIO1, ADC1_CH1, XTAL_32K_N |
4 |
2 |
I/O/T |
GPIO2 2, ADC1_CH2, FSPIQ |
5 |
3 |
I/O/T |
GPIO3, ADC1_CH3 |
6 |
G |
G |
Ground |
7 |
10 |
I/O/T |
GPIO10, FSPICS0 |
8 |
G |
G |
Ground |
9 |
RX |
I/O/T |
GPIO20, U0RXD |
10 |
TX |
I/O/T |
GPIO21, U0TXD |
11 |
G |
G |
Ground |
12 |
18 |
I/O/T |
GPIO18 |
13 |
19 |
I/O/T |
GPIO19 |
14 |
G |
G |
Ground |
15 |
G |
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 chip. During the chip’s system reset, the latches of the strapping pins sample the voltage level as strapping bits, and hold these bits until the chip is powered down or shut down. For description and application of strapping pins, please refer to Section Strapping Pins in ESP32-C3 Datasheet.
Pin Layout¶
Hardware Revision Details¶
No previous versions available.