Previous Versions of ESP32 Modules and Boards

This sections contains overview and links to documentation of previous version ESP32 Modules and Boards that have been replaced with newer versions or discontinued. It is maintained for convenience of users as several of these boards are still in use and some may still be available for purchase.

To see the latest development boards, please refer to section ESP32 Modules and Boards.

ESP32-PICO-KIT V3

The first public release of Espressif’s ESP32-PICO-D4 chip on a mini development board. The board has a USB port for programming and debugging and two rows of 20 pin headers to plug into a breadboard. The ESP32-PICO-D4 chip itself is small and requires only a few external components. Besides two core CPUs it integrates 4MB flash memory, a crystal oscillator and antenna matching components in one single 7 x 7 mm package. As a result the chip and all the components making the complete development board fit into 20 x 52 mm PCB.

ESP32-PICO-KIT V3 board

ESP32-PICO-KIT V3 board

ESP32 Core Board V2 / ESP32 DevKitC

Small and convenient development board with ESP-WROOM-32 module installed, break out pin headers and minimum additional components. Includes USB to serial programming interface, that also provides power supply for the board. Has pushbuttons to reset the board and put it in upload mode.

ESP32 Core Board V2 / ESP32 DevKitC board

ESP32 Core Board V2 / ESP32 DevKitC board

ESP-WROVER-KIT V1 / ESP32 DevKitJ V1

The first version of ESP-WROVER-KIT development board. Shipped with ESP-WROOM-32 on board.

ESP-WROVER-KIT has dual port USB to serial converter for programming and JTAG interface for debugging. Power supply is provided by USB interface or from standard 5 mm power supply jack. Power supply selection is done with a jumper and may be put on/off with a separate switch. The board has MicroSD card slot, 3.2” SPI LCD screen and dedicated header to connect a camera. It provides RGB diode for diagnostics. Includes 32.768 kHz XTAL for internal RTC to operate it in low power modes.

All versions of ESP-WROVER-KIT are ready to accommodate an ESP-WROOM-32 or ESP32-WROVER module.

ESP-WROVER-KIT V1 / ESP32 DevKitJ V1 board

ESP-WROVER-KIT V1 / ESP32 DevKitJ V1 board

The board has red soldermask.

ESP-WROVER-KIT V2

This is updated version of ESP32 DevKitJ V1 described above with design improvements identified when DevKitJ was in use, e.g. improved support for SD card. By default board has ESP-WROOM-32 module installed.

ESP-WROVER-KIT V2 board

ESP-WROVER-KIT V2 board

Comparing to previous version, this board has a shiny black finish and a male camera header.

ESP32 Demo Board V2

One of first feature rich evaluation boards that contains several pin headers, dip switches, USB to serial programming interface, reset and boot mode press buttons, power switch, 10 touch pads and separate header to connect LCD screen.

ESP32 Demo Board V2

ESP32 Demo Board V2

Production of this board is discontinued.