Waveshare ESP32-C6 Microcontroller WiFi 6 Dev Board ESP32-C6-MINI-1

Description

Waveshare ESP32-C6 Microcontroller WiFi 6 Dev Board ESP32-C6-MINI-1 is a compact ESP32-C6 development board designed for next-generation wireless IoT and AIoT applications. It is built around the ESP32-C6-MINI-1 module, featuring a RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor, support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and IEEE 802.15.4, making it suitable for Zigbee 3.0 and Thread based projects.

This Waveshare ESP32-C6 Dev Board provides rich interfaces, compact board dimensions, and a development-friendly design for fast prototyping. With onboard expansion and compatibility with common ESP32-C6 development workflows, it is a practical solution for smart home, wireless automation, AIoT devices, and embedded IoT controllers.

Features

• ESP32-C6-MINI-1 module based on the ESP32-C6 RISC-V wireless microcontroller
• Wi-Fi 6 support for modern low-power wireless networking
• Bluetooth 5 (LE) and IEEE 802.15.4 support for Zigbee 3.0 and Thread
• 27 multifunction GPIO pins plus 7 expanded IO pins for flexible hardware integration
• TCA9554PWR GPIO expander extending IO such as E1 to E7
• USB Type-C for programming and serial debugging
• RGB LED, power indicator, BOOT button, and RESET button onboard
• MP28164 high-efficiency DC-DC buck-boost chip onboard
• Supports ESP-IDF and Arduino with official resources and tutorials

Specifications

Applications

• Smart home and building control with Wi-Fi 6 and multi-protocol wireless
• AIoT devices and compact embedded controllers
• IoT edge nodes and gateways for wireless automation
• Zigbee / Thread / BLE development and protocol experiments
• Prototyping and education around the ESP32-C6 ecosystem

Product List

1. ESP32-C6-Pico x1
2. 20PIN male pinheader (black) x2

Other Content

Pinout Definition

The board provides 27 multifunction GPIO pins and 7 expanded IO pins, allowing flexible mapping for interfaces like SPI, I2C, and more through the GPIO Matrix and IO MUX.

What’s On Board

Outline Dimensions

Wireless Highlights

Resources

• Wiki / User Guide
• Schematic PDF
• ESP-IDF Development Guide
• Arduino Development Guide
• Pinout and Onboard Resources

FAQ

What wireless protocols does this board support?

This board supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and IEEE 802.15.4, allowing development for Zigbee, Thread, and other low-power wireless applications.

Is it suitable for Zigbee or Thread development?

Yes. Because it supports IEEE 802.15.4 and is positioned for Zigbee / Thread capable use, it is a practical development board for those wireless ecosystems.

Which development environments are supported?

The official resources support both ESP-IDF and Arduino, giving flexibility for both advanced and beginner-friendly workflows.

What is the purpose of the GPIO expander?

The onboard TCA9554PWR extends additional IO such as E1 to E7, giving more flexibility when connecting peripherals or building more complex control projects.