Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, minor heating under load
Runs my motor control scripts well. It does get slightly warm when transmitting Wi-Fi data continuously at high speeds, but nothing concerning for normal usage scenarios.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Chipset | ESP32-C3 |
| Wireless Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| CPU Architecture | 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor |
| Flash Memory | 4 MB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Input Voltage | 5V via USB-C or VIN pin |
| GPIO Pins | 22 programmable GPIOs |
| Interface | USB-C for power and programming |
| Compatibility | Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython |
| Dimensions | 56mm x 26mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, minor heating under load
Runs my motor control scripts well. It does get slightly warm when transmitting Wi-Fi data continuously at high speeds, but nothing concerning for normal usage scenarios.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value but documentation could be better
Hardware is solid and connects to Wi-Fi instantly. I had to dig a bit to find the specific pinout map for this specific clone version, but once configured, it runs my IoT sensors perfectly.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to set up for beginners
I was worried about drivers, but my computer recognized it immediately. The community support for ESP32-C3 is huge, making it easy to find example code for almost any project.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best board for learning IoT
As a student, this is affordable and powerful. It compiles code quickly in the Arduino IDE. The built-in LED is bright enough for status indicators without needing external components.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent for Home Automation projects
I replaced several old nodes with these. The signal strength is impressive, and the low power consumption in deep sleep mode is exactly what I needed for battery-operated devices.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect upgrade from ESP8266
The RISC-V architecture is fast and the Bluetooth LE support works flawlessly out of the box. The USB-C port makes powering it much more convenient than older micro-USB boards.
Q: Does this board support 5GHz Wi-Fi networks?
A: No, the ESP32-C3 chip only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. It does not have hardware capability for 5GHz bands.
Q: What is the maximum current draw per GPIO pin?
A: Each GPIO pin can source or sink up to 40mA. However, the total current for all ports combined should not exceed the chip's maximum rating to avoid damage.
Q: Does this come with pre-soldered headers?
A: This specific listing is for the bare board without pre-soldered headers. You will need to solder your own male or female headers depending on your project requirements.
Q: Can I power this board directly from a 3.7V LiPo battery?
A: Yes, you can connect a 3.7V LiPo battery to the 3.3V pin if regulated, or use the VIN pin which accepts a wider range (typically up to 5V) depending on the specific onboard regulator configuration. Please check the schematic for safe voltage limits.
Q: Is the USB-C port capable of data transfer or just charging?
A: The USB-C port supports both power delivery and serial data communication for flashing firmware and monitoring serial output.