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Connect anything and everything with WiFi and Bluetooth, from simple sensors to AI-powered projects. Take a look below at all of the EspressIf options SparkFun provides.

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A Closer Look At SparkFun Espressif Boards


Wide Feature Range

SparkFun doesn't offer a single "one-size-fits-all" Espressif board. Instead, we cater to diverse needs and skill levels by offering a range of options, each with its own set of features. From entry-level boards to advanced GNSS surveyors, an ESP module can be found in a multitude of SparkFun products!
 

Qwiic Ecosystem Integration

SparkFun's development boards boast seamless integration with the Qwiic ecosystem. This system uses I2C communication and a standardized 4-pin JST connector, enabling effortless "plug-and-play" connections for various sensors and actuators from different manufacturers.

Open-Source Hardware

SparkFun's ESP development boards adhere to open-source principles. This means the schematics, hardware design files, and firmware are readily available for users to modify, customize, and contribute to. This transparency fosters community collaboration and empowers users to fully understand and optimize their hardware.
 

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ESP32


The SparkFun ESP32 Thing is a comprehensive development platform for Espressif’s ESP32, their super-charged version of the popular ESP8266.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi 240 MHz 4MB 520kB microB USB Dual-core Tensilica LX6 Thing
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
6 8 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

This board combines Espressif's ESP32 with our M.2 connector interface to bring a power-packed processor board into our MicroMod ecosystem.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi 240 MHz 128mbit/16MB 520kB M.2 Dual-core Tensilica LX6 MicroMod Processor
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
2 2 1 2 1

ESP32 WROOM


The USB-C variant of the ESP32 Thing Plus is a development board with an added MicroSD slot and a new voltage regulator to reduce power draw.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 240 MHz 128Mb/16MB (external) 520kB SRAM USB-C Dual-core Tensilica LX6 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
6 8 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

The SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus is the next step toward getting started with Espressif IoT ideas while still enjoying all the amenities of the ESP32 Thing Plus.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 240 MHz 128Mb/16MB (external) 520kB SRAM Micro-B USB Dual-core Tensilica LX6 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
16 13 3 2 + Qwiic Connector 3

The SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus with U.FL allows you to get started with Espressif IoT ideations while still enjoying all the amenities of the ESP32 Thing.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 240 MHz 128Mb/16MB (external) 520kB SRAM Micro-B USB Dual-core Tensilica LX6 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
16 13 3 2 + Qwiic Connector 3

The SparkFun ESP32-S2 WROOM Thing Plus is a highly integrated, Feather-form-factor development board equipped with the 2.4 GHz WiFi SoC.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi 240 MHz 4MB embedded SPI 320kB SRAM USB-C USB Xtensa® Single-Core 32-bit LX7 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
8 16 2 2 + Qwiic Connector 4

The IoT RedBoard is an ESP32 WROOM-equipped development board that has everything you need from an Arduino Uno, plus extra perks like USB-C, Qwiic, and more.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2 & LE 240 MHz 16MB 520kB USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-D0WD-V3, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 Arduino R3
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
6 6 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

The IoT RedBoard is an ESP32 WROOM-equipped development board with everything you need to start programming in Python or MicroPython, with extra perks like USB-C, Qwiic, and more.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2 & LE 240 MHz 16MB 520kB USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-D0WD-V3, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 Arduino R3
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
6 6 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

The SparkFun ESP32-S3 Thing Plus adds a powerful and versatile IoT development platform to the Feather-footprint Thing Plus line.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
2.4GHz WiFi 6 and Bluetooth® 5 LE 240 MHz 4MB 2MB PSRAM USB-C, Qwiic Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX7 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
8 17 3 2 + Qwiic Connector 4

This board brings the power of the well-known ESP32-S3 with full support for the Arduino ecosystem. A version with pre-soldered headers is also available.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Low Energy 240 MHz 16MB (external) 512kB USB-C Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX7 Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
5 8 2x 1x 1

The SparkFun DataLogger IoT comes preprogrammed to automatically log movement, GPS, and various pressure, humidity, and distance sensors.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE 2.4 GHz 16MB (microSD & Cloud options available) 520kB USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-D0WD-V3, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 Datalogger
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 3 2 2 + Qwiic Connector 3

The SparkFun DataLogger IoT - 9DoF comes preprogrammed to automatically log IMU, GPS, and various pressure, humidity, and distance sensors.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE 2.4 GHz 16MB (microSD & Cloud options available) 520kB USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-D0WD-V3, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 Datalogger
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 3 2 2 + Qwiic Connector 3

The SparkFun IoT Brushless Motor Driver is a powerful, WiFi & BLE-capable motor driver that can control any 3-phase BLDC motor, including the one on board.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE 2.4 GHz 16MB 520kB USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-D0WD-V3, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 IoT Brushless Motor Driver
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
16 13 3 2 + Qwiic Connector 3

The SparkFun MicroMod ESP32 Function Board adds wireless options to MicroMod Processor Boards that lack that capability.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE 240 MHz 16MB 520kB USB-C, M.2 Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 MicroMod Function Board
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A N/A 2 2 N/A

Quite possibly our best use of the ESP32 to date!

Automatically scan, detect, configure, and log various sensors plugged into the board. The data from sensors can then be sent to your choice of IoT platform. All with no coding required!

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ESP32-PICO-MINI


Easily build a custom, wirelessly-connected scale. The OpenScale IoT features an ESP32-PICO-MINI for Bluetooth configuration and WiFi data streaming with any standard load cell.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 240 MHz 8MB SPI 520KB SRAM, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM USB-C, Qwiic, Standard Serial Port Broken Out to PTHs ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 OpenScale
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A N/A 2 Qwiic Connector N/A

The SparkFun Postcard is a compact dev board for high-precision PNT needs that combines the Quectel LG290P GNSS RTK with an Espressif ESP32-PICO-MINI-02.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Quad-Band GNSS 240 MHz 8MB SPI 520KB SRAM, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM USB-C, SMA, Qwiic ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 RTK Postcard
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
2 N/A 3 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

The SparkFun BlueSMiRF v2 uses Bluetooth® to transform your serial connection into a wireless link.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Serial Bluetooth Point-to-Point, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Serial Port Profile (SPP) 240 MHz 8MB 520KB for data and instructions, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM Standard Serial Port Broken Out to PTHs ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 BlueSMiRF
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A N/A 3 N/A 6

The SparkFun BlueSMiRF v2 with headers uses Bluetooth® to transform your serial connection into a wireless link.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Serial Bluetooth Point-to-Point, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Serial Port Profile (SPP) 240 MHz 8MB 520KB for data and instructions, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM Standard Serial Port with Built-in Right Angle Male Headers ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 BlueSMiRF
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A N/A 3 N/A 6

Transmit serial data wirelessly via Bluetooth® at up to 921600bps using a JST-GH connector for direct compatibility with high-precision GNSS boards and telemetry radios. 

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Serial Bluetooth Point-to-Point, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Serial Port Profile (SPP) 240 MHz 8MB 520KB for data and instructions, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM JST-GH ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 BlueSMiRF
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A N/A 3 N/A 6

Say hello to the next generation of Pro Mini boards - the SparkFun ESP32 Qwiic Pro Mini houses the powerful ESP32 Pico Mini from Espressif.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth V4.2 BR/EDR and Bluetooth LE 240 MHz 8MB 520KB for data and instructions, 16KB in RTC, 2MB PSRAM Qwiic ESP32-PICO-V3-02 embedded, Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 Pro Mini
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 5 3 Qwiic Connector 6

ESP32-Cx


The SparkFun ESP32-C6 Pocket Dev Board is built around a RISC-V single-core processor with 4 MB flash memory in a 1"x1" Qwiic Standard Footprint!

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, Zigbee & Thread (802.15.4), Matter 2.4 GHz 4MB 512kB (HP), 16kB (LP) USB-C, Qwiic 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core Pocket
Flash PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
32 kB 6 8 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

Control your IoT projects with the ESP32-C6. This Feather-compatible board features a RISC-V processor, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee, and Thread connectivity.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, Zigbee & Thread (802.15.4), Matter 2.4 GHz 16MB 512kB (HP), 16kB (LP) USB-C, Qwiic 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
1 7 3 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

Break into the 5GHz spectrum with this Feather-compatible board featuring the ESP32-C5 with Dual-Band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, 8MB Flash, and 8MB PSRAM.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
WiFi 6, Bluetooth® 5 LE, Zigbee & Thread, Matter 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz 8MB 8MB USB-C, Qwiic 32-bit RISC-V Single-Core Thing+
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
1 7 3 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

This SparkFun Pro Micro crams the powerful ESP32-C3, a single-core RISC-V powerhouse with 400KB of SRAM, into a compact 1.3in. x 0.7in. board.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh 160 MHz 4MB 400KB (16 KB for cache), 8KB in RTC USB-C, Qwiic ESP32-C3FH4 embedded, 32-bit RISC-V single-core Pro Micro
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
6 8 1 1 + Qwiic Connector 1

The ESP32-C3 Mini Development Board is an entry-level development board based on ESP32-C3-MINI-1, a module named for its small size.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth LE: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh 160 MHz 4MB 400KB (16 KB for cache), 8KB in RTC microB USB 32-bit RISC-V single-core N/A
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
1 2 2 1 3

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ESP8266


The SparkFun ESP8266 Thing is a breakout and development board for the ESP8266 WiFi SoC – a leading platform for IoT or WiFi-related projects!

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct (P2P) soft AP 80 MHz 4Mb N/A microB USB Low-Power 32-bit CPU Thing
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 1 2 2 3

The SparkFun ESP8266 Thing Dev Board is a development board designed solely for the ESP8266, with an integrated FTDI USB-to-Serial chip. A version with headers is also available.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct (P2P) soft AP 80 MHz 4Mb N/A microB USB Low-Power 32-bit CPU Thing
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
11 1 2 2 1

The SparkFun ESP8266 WiFi Shield is an Arduino-compatible shield for the ESP8266 WiFi SoC – a leading platform for IoT or WiFi-related projects.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct (P2P) soft AP 80 MHz 4Mb N/A N/A Low-Power 32-bit CPU Arduino R3 Shield
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 6 6 - SW-HW Switch 2 4

The SparkFun WiFi IR Blaster is designed to connect all of those old, legacy IR-controlled devices to a WiFi network, exposing them to IoT capabilities!

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct (P2P) soft AP 80 MHz 4Mb N/A N/A Low-Power 32-bit CPU N/A
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
0 1 2 0 N/A

The ESP8266 WiFi Module is a self-contained SOC with an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack that can give any microcontroller access to your WiFi network.

Wireless Frequency Flash SRAM Connector Processor Footprint
802.11 b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct (P2P) soft AP 80 MHz 4Mb N/A 2x4-pin Header Low-Power 32-bit CPU N/A
PWM Analog Inputs UART I2C SPI
N/A 0 2 1 2

Other Espressif Products


Find the perfect Espressif module or accessory to match your project needs, from entry-level options to industry-leading powerhouses.

SparkFun RTK Surveyors

All our surveyors pack an ESP32 WROOM module, delivering WiFi, Bluetooth, and the processing muscle for centimeter-level precision, right out of the box. Explore, map, and measure with confidence, powered by the industry's leading GNSS technologies.

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