ESP32-C6 WiFi 6 Development Board – 16MB Flash

The Waveshare ESP32-C6 WiFi 6 Development Board (ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N16-M) is a powerful and versatile microcontroller development board designed for Internet of Things (IoT), smart home automation, wireless communication and embedded electronics projects. Featuring the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N16 module, a 160MHz RISC-V processor and 16MB Flash memory, this board provides excellent connectivity and processing capabilities in a compact design.

With integrated 2.4GHz WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee 3.0 and Thread support, the ESP32-C6 is ideal for developing modern connected devices and smart home systems.

This version comes with 16MB Flash memory and pre-soldered header pins, making it convenient to connect sensors, displays, modules and other electronic components without additional soldering.

Key Features

• ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N16 Module: Powered by a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160MHz.

• 16MB Flash Memory: Provides ample storage for firmware, applications and embedded IoT projects.

• WiFi 6 Connectivity: Supports 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11ax wireless networking for efficient IoT communication.

• Bluetooth 5 LE: Supports Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Mesh applications.

• Zigbee 3.0 and Thread: Integrated IEEE 802.15.4 radio enables development of smart home and mesh networking devices.

• Pre-Soldered Header Pins: Ready for connecting jumper wires, sensors and external modules.

• USB Type-C Interface: Convenient programming, debugging and power connection.

• USB and UART Development: Onboard CH343 and CH334 chips enable USB and UART development through a single USB-C connection.

• Multiple Peripheral Interfaces: Supports SPI, I2C, UART, I2S, LED PWM, SDIO and other interfaces.

• ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Compatible Pinout: Simplifies integration with compatible expansion boards and development accessories.

• ESP-IDF Development Support: Compatible with Espressif's official development framework, with online documentation and example projects.

Advanced Wireless Connectivity

The ESP32-C6 development board combines multiple wireless communication technologies into one microcontroller, making it particularly suitable for modern IoT applications.

WiFi 6 (2.4GHz) provides efficient wireless connectivity for internet-enabled devices, remote monitoring and connected automation systems.

Bluetooth 5 Low Energy enables communication with smartphones, wireless sensors and other Bluetooth-enabled devices while maintaining low power consumption.

Zigbee 3.0 and Thread support allows developers to build wireless mesh networks for smart lighting, home automation, environmental monitoring and connected sensor systems.

The ESP32-C6 also provides a suitable hardware platform for developing Matter-compatible smart home devices using supported software frameworks.

USB-C Programming and Easy Expansion

The board features a USB Type-C connector and onboard CH343 and CH334 interface chips, supporting both USB and UART development through a single connection.

Its pre-soldered header pins make prototyping easier, allowing direct connections to breadboards, jumper wires and compatible electronic modules.

The pinout is compatible with the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 development board, offering flexibility when integrating external hardware.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Waveshare

• Model: ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N16-M

• Microcontroller Module: ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N16

• Processor: 32-bit RISC-V single-core

• Maximum Clock Speed: 160MHz

• Flash Memory: 16MB

• WiFi: 2.4GHz WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE)

• Additional Wireless Protocols: IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread

• Peripheral Interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, I2S, LED PWM and SDIO

• USB Interface: USB Type-C

• USB/UART Interface Chips: CH343 and CH334

• Header Pins: Pre-soldered

• Pinout Compatibility: ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1

• Development Framework: ESP-IDF

• Flash Configuration: 16MB version

Applications

The Waveshare ESP32-C6 WiFi 6 Development Board is suitable for a wide range of electronics and embedded development projects, including:

• Smart home automation and Matter-compatible IoT devices

• Zigbee and Thread wireless sensor networks

• WiFi-enabled monitoring and control systems

• Industrial automation and data acquisition

• Bluetooth Low Energy devices and gateways

• Smart lighting and environmental monitoring

• Wireless sensor and actuator projects

• Educational electronics and microcontroller programming

• Custom embedded systems and IoT prototyping

Why Choose the Waveshare ESP32-C6 Development Board?

The Waveshare ESP32-C6 combines modern wireless connectivity, a capable RISC-V processor and extensive peripheral support in a compact, developer-friendly board.

With 16MB Flash memory, pre-soldered header pins and USB-C connectivity, this version is particularly convenient for developers, students, engineers and electronics enthusiasts who want to build connected devices without complicated hardware setup.

Whether you are developing a smart home controller, experimenting with Zigbee and Thread networks or creating a custom WiFi-enabled electronics project, the ESP32-C6 provides a flexible foundation for your application.

Manufacturer Part Number: ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N16-M

Documentation and Development Resources: https://docs.waveshare.com/ESP32-C6-DEV-KIT-N8