ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Dev Board | WiFi6 BLE Zigbee 4MB Flash

ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Development Board – WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 & Zigbee

Take your IoT and embedded projects to the next level with the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Development Board. Powered by Espressif's ESP32-C6 (N4) chip with 4MB Flash, this compact dev board delivers industry-leading wireless connectivity — WiFi 6 (2.4GHz 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 (LE), and 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) — all on a single, ready-to-program platform.

Key Features

• Dual-core RISC-V Architecture: High-performance 32-bit core up to 160 MHz + ultra-low-power 32-bit core up to 20 MHz
• 4MB Onboard Flash with support for external flash expansion
• 512KB SRAM & 320KB ROM built in for robust application storage
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) — next-generation wireless for faster throughput and better performance in dense environments
• Bluetooth 5 (LE) — long-range, low-energy connectivity for wearables and IoT devices
• 802.15.4 (Zigbee & Thread) — ideal for smart home mesh networking
• Complete Security Suite: Secure boot, flash encryption, and hardware cryptographic accelerators
• USB-C Interface for easy programming and power delivery
• Breadboard-compatible pinout for rapid prototyping
• Supported by ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, and MicroPython

What's in the Box

• 1× ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Development Board (4MB Flash)

Technical Specifications

• Chip: ESP32-C6 (N4)
• Flash: 4MB
• SRAM: 512KB
• ROM: 320KB
• HP Core: RISC-V 32-bit @ up to 160MHz
• LP Core: RISC-V 32-bit @ up to 20MHz
• Wireless: WiFi 6 (2.4GHz), BLE 5, IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread)
• Interface: USB-C, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, ADC, GPIO
• Vendor: Qme

Perfect For

• Smart home automation and IoT prototyping
• Zigbee and Thread mesh network development
• Wireless sensor nodes and BLE peripherals
• Edge computing and low-power embedded applications
• Maker projects, hobbyists, and professional engineers

For more information on IoT wireless standards and development best practices, visit the NIST Communications Technology Laboratory – Wireless Networks.

Learn more: RP2040

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What wireless protocols does the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Development Board support?

A: The ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 supports WiFi 6 (2.4GHz 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE), and IEEE 802.15.4 — enabling Zigbee and Thread mesh networking. This makes it one of the most versatile wireless development boards available for smart home and IoT projects.

Q: What development environments are compatible with this board?

A: The ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 is compatible with Espressif's ESP-IDF (the official framework), as well as Arduino IDE and MicroPython, giving developers maximum flexibility to code in their preferred environment. It connects via USB-C for straightforward flashing and serial monitoring.

Q: How much memory does the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 (N4) have?

A: This board features 4MB of onboard Flash, 512KB of SRAM, and 320KB of ROM. It also supports external flash expansion for applications requiring larger storage, making it well-suited for complex IoT firmware and data-logging applications.

Q: Is the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 breadboard compatible?

A: Yes — the board features a standard breadboard-compatible pinout, making it easy to plug directly into a breadboard for rapid prototyping without any soldering required.