Beetle Controller Selection Guide

DFRobot Mar 30 2022 3258

DFRobot's Beetle Series controllers are a testament to innovation, offering a range of microcontrollers that cater to various project needs. From the ESP32-based IoT powerhouses to the ATmega32U4 and Atmega328p-based boards, these controllers are designed with flexibility and functionality in mind. Whether you're working on smart wearables, home automation, or remote monitoring equipment, the Beetle Series has a solution for you. The Beetle ESP32-C3 with its RISC-V processor and the compact ESP32-C6 with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 stand out for their high-performance capabilities. For Arduino enthusiasts, the Beetle Board and Beetle BLE offer compatibility with Arduino Leonardo, making them ideal for a wide array of DIY projects.

Applications:

Smart wearable devices
Home automation systems
Remote monitoring equipment
Health monitoring devices
Wireless sensor networks
DIY Arduino projects

Beetle Controller Selection Guide (ESP32 Series)

Product Name

Beetle ESP32 - C3 (RISC-V Core Development Board)

Beetle ESP32 Microcontroller

Beetle ESP32 C6 Mini Development Board for Wireless Smart Wearable Device (Supports BLE, Battery Charging)

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SKU

DFR0868

DFR0575

DFR1117

Microcontroller

ESP32-C3-MINI-1U

ESP-WROOM-32D

ESP32-C6

CPU Frequency

160MHz

240MHz

160MHz

SRAM

400KB 8KB RTC SRAM

520KB

512KB

ROM

384KB

448KB

320KB

Flash

4MB

16MB

4MB

IO Pins

Analog Input

UART

I2C

USB Socket

Type-C

Micro USB

Type-C

Dimension

25*20.5mm

35*34mm

25*20.5mm

Features

Beetle ESP32-C3 is a RISC-V processor-based controller that supports Bluetooth and WiFi. The integrated Lithium battery charging management makes it convenient to use with Li-ion battery. The supported expansion board allows it to be easily connected to a screen or peripherals.

This Beetle-ESP32 is a simplified version of FireBeetle-ESP32 that supports Bluetooth and WiFi and integrates 16MB Flash and a dual-core processor.

Beetle ESP32-C6 is a compact IoT development board based on the ESP32-C6 chip, supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, Matter, and Thread 1.3. It integrates lithium battery charging management, making it ideal for wearable applications. It supports Matter terminal device creation and has ultra-low power consumption, with deep sleep current at 14uA.

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Beetle Controller Selection Guide (Other Microcontrollers)

Product Name

DFRobot Beetle Board - Compatible with Arduino Leonardo - ATmega32U4

Beetle CM-32U4 - Compatible with Arduino Leonardo - ATmega32U4

DFRobot Beetle BLE - The Smallest Board Based on Arduino Uno with Bluetooth 4.0

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SKU

DFR0282

DFR0816

DFR0339

Microcontroller

ATmega32u4

Atmega328p

CPU Frequency

16MHz

SRAM

2.5KB

2KB

ROM

1KB

Flash

32KB

IO Pins

Analog Input

UART

I2C

USB Socket

Micro USB

Type-C

Micro USB

Dimension

20*22mm

22*20.5mm

28.8*33.1mm

Features

Beetle is a low-cost micro Leonardo controller for electronics enthusiasts. It has V-shaped large-size IO ports that are very suitable for wearable projects.

Beetle CM-32U4 is the upgraded version of Beetle. It is optimized in layout and integrates Lithium battery charging management, making it extremely suitable for battery-powered projects.

Bluno Beetle is an Arduino controller with Bluetooth 4.0. It is fully compatible with the Bluno series.

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