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ESP32-C3-DevKit-Lipo User Manual

User manual for the Olimex ESP32-C3-DevKit-Lipo, an open-source RISC-V development board featuring WiFi, BLE 5, and an integrated Li-Po battery charger.

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Overview

The ESP32-C3-DevKit-Lipo is an industrial-grade open-source hardware development board based on the Espressif ESP32-C3-MINI-1N4 module. It features a RISC-V single-core processor running at 160 MHz, 4MB embedded flash, 2.4 GHz WiFi, and Bluetooth 5. The board is designed for low-power and handheld applications, featuring a built-in Li-Po battery charger, a dedicated battery connector, and power consumption as low as 20uA in power-off mode. Hardware features include 15 GPIOs, a USB-C connector for programming and debugging, a UEXT connector, and configurable jumpers for external power sensing and battery voltage measurement. It supports development via Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and the Espressif ESP-IDF.

Use Cases

  • Battery-powered IoT devices
  • Handheld wireless controllers
  • Industrial automation sensors
  • BLE 5 connectivity projects
  • Open-source hardware prototyping

Topics

ESP32-C3-DevKit-Lipo
Olimex
ESP32-C3-MINI-1N4
RISC-V
Li-Po Charger
WiFi
Bluetooth 5
Open Source Hardware
UEXT
Industrial Grade

Referenced Parts

ESP32-C3-MINI-1N4

Espressif Systems

ESP32-C3-MINI-1N4 module with the following features

ESP32-C3-MINI-1

Espressif Systems

ESP32-C3-MINI-1

ESP32-C3

Espressif Systems

Usually you use software that has support for ESP32-C3 chip

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