Overview
The SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 is a microcontroller development board in the Thing Plus form factor, built around the Espressif ESP32-C5-WROOM-1 module. It uses a 32-bit single-core RISC-V CPU and includes 8 MB flash memory plus 8 MB PSRAM, making it suitable for connected embedded and IoT applications.
This board supports dual-band Wi‑Fi 6 on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5 LE, and IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee and Thread networks. It also provides 19 GPIOs, a Qwiic connector for I²C expansion, and a microSD slot for local storage and data logging. USB-C is used for power and programming.
Technical Data
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SparkFun | |
| SKU | SF30678 | |
| MPN | WRL-30678 | |
| Product Type | Microcontroller development board | |
| Controller-IC | ESP32-C5-WROOM-1 | |
| CPU Architecture | 32-bit RISC-V | |
| CPU Core Count | 1.0 | |
| Flash Memory | 8.0 | MB |
| PSRAM | 8.0 | MB |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | |
| Wi-Fi Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5 LE | |
| IEEE 802.15.4 Support | None | |
| GPIO Count | 19.0 | |
| Connector Ecosystem | Qwiic | |
| Schnittstellentyp | USB-C, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, microSD | |
| microSD Card Slot | None |
Applications
- Wireless sensor nodes
- Gateway prototypes
- Smart home devices
- Data loggers
- Connected control systems
Scope of Delivery
- 1x SparkFun ESP32-C5 Thing Plus microcontroller development board