ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Development Board Espressif Systems Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: ESPRESSIF

Table of Contents

ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Development Board Espressif Systems
Instructions
Getting Started
Key Component
Start Application Development
Software Setup
- Contents and Packaging
Hardware Reference
- Power Supply Options
- J1
Pin Layout
Hardware Revision Details
References
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ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Development Board Espressif Systems

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Instructions

This user guide will help you get started with ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and will also provide more in-depth information. ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 is an entry-level development board based on ESP32-C3-MINI-1, a module named for its small size. This board integrates complete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE functions.
Most of the I/O pins on the ESP32-C3-MINI-1 module are broken out to the pin headers on both sides of this board for easy interfacing. Developers can either connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 on a breadboard.

The document consists of the following major sections:

Getting Started: Overview of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and hardware/software setup instructions to get started.
Hardware Reference: More detailed information about the ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1’s hardware.
Hardware Revision Details: Revision history, known issues, and links to user guides for previous versions (if any) of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1.
Related Documents: Links to related documentation.

Getting Started

This section provides a brief introduction of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1, instructions on how to do the initial hardware setup and how to flash firmware onto it.

Description of Components

The key components of the board are described in a counter-clockwise direction.

Key Component

Key Component	Description
ESP32-C3-MINI- 1	ESP32-C3-MINI-1 is a general-purpose Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE

combo module that comes with a PCB antenna. At the core of this module
| is ESP32-C3FN4, a chip that has an embedded flash of 4 MB. Since flash is packaged in the ESP32-C3FN4 chip, rather than integrated into the module, ESP32-C3-MINI-1 has a smaller package size.
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5 V to 3.3 V LDO| Power regulator that converts a 5 V supply into a 3.3 V output.
5 V Power On LED|

Turns on when the USB power is connected to the board.

Pin Headers

| All available GPIO pins (except for the SPI bus for flash) are broken out to the pin headers on the board. For details, please see Header Block.

Boot Button

| Download button. Holding down Boot and then pressing Reset initiates Firmware Download mode for downloading firmware through the serial port.

Micro-USB Port

| USB interface. Power supply for the board as well as the communication interface between a computer and the ESP32-C3FN4 chip.
Reset Button| Press this button to restart the system.
USB-to-UART

Bridge

|

Single USB-UART bridge chip provides transfer rates up to 3 Mbps.

RGB LED| Addressable RGB LED, driven by GPIO8.

Start Application Development

Before powering up your ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1, please make sure that it is in good condition with no obvious signs of damage.

Required Hardware

ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1
USB 2.0 cable (Standard-A to Micro-B)
Computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS

Note

Be sure to use an appropriate USB cable. Some cables are for charging only and do not provide the needed data lines nor work for programming the boards.

Software Setup

Please proceed to Get Started, where Section Installation Step by Step will quickly help you set up the development environment and then flash an application example onto your ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1.

Contents and Packaging

Retail Orders
If you order one or several samples, each ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 comes in an individual package in either antistatic bag or any packaging depending on your retailer. For retail orders, please go to https://www.espressif.com/en/company/contact/buy-a-sample.

Wholesale Orders
If you order in bulk, the boards come in large cardboard boxes. For wholesale orders, please go to https://www.espressif.com/en/contact-us/sales- questions.

Hardware Reference

Block Diagram
The block diagram below shows the components of ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 and their interconnections. ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1-Development-Board-Espressif-
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Power Supply Options

There are three mutually exclusive ways to provide power to the board:

Micro-USB Port, default power supply
5V and GND pin headers
3V3 and GND pin headers

It is recommended to use the first option: Micro-USB Port.

Header Block
The two tables below provide the Name and Function of the pin headers on both sides of the board (J1 and J3). The pin header names are shown in ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 – front. The numbering is the same as in the ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Schematic (PDF).

J1

No.| Name| Type 1| Function
---|---|---|---
1| GND| G| Ground
No.| Name| Type 1| Function
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2| 3V3| P| 3.3 V power supply
3| 3V3| P| 3.3 V power supply
4| IO2| I/O/T| GPIO2 2, ADC1_CH2, FSPIQ
5| IO3| I/O/T| GPIO3, ADC1_CH3
6| GND| G| Ground
7| RST| I| CHIP_PU
8| GND| G| Ground
9| IO0| I/O/T| GPIO0, ADC1_CH0, XTAL_32K_P
10| IO1| I/O/T| GPIO1, ADC1_CH1, XTAL_32K_N
11| IO10| I/O/T| GPIO10, FSPICS0
12| GND| G| Ground
13| 5V| P| 5 V power supply
14| 5V| P| 5 V power supply
15| GND| G| Ground

J3

No.| Name| Type 1| Function
---|---|---|---
1| GND| G| Ground
2| TX| I/O/T| GPIO21, U0TXD
3| RX| I/O/T| GPIO20, U0RXD
4| GND| G| Ground
5| IO9| I/O/T| GPIO9 2
6| IO8| I/O/T| GPIO8 2, RGB LED
No.| Name| Type 1| Function
---|---|---|---
7| GND| G| Ground
8| IO7| I/O/T| GPIO7, FSPID, MTDO
9| IO6| I/O/T| GPIO6, FSPICLK, MTCK
10| IO5| I/O/T| GPIO5, ADC2_CH0, FSPIWP, MTDI
11| IO4| I/O/T| GPIO4, ADC1_CH4, FSPIHD, MTMS
12| GND| G| Ground
13| IO18| I/O/T| GPIO18, USB_D-
14| IO19| I/O/T| GPIO19, USB_D+
15| GND| G| Ground

1(1,2) P: Power supply; I: Input; O: Output; T: High impedance.

2(1,2,3)
GPIO2, GPIO8, and GPIO9 are strapping pins of the ESP32-C3FN4 chip. These pins are used to control several chip functions depending on binary voltage values applied to the pins during chip power-up or system reset. For description and application of the strapping pins, please refer to Section Strapping Pins in ESP32-C3 Datasheet.

Pin Layout

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Hardware Revision Details

No previous versions available.

Related Documents

Build Secure and Cost-effective Connected Devices with ESP32-C3
ESP32-C3 Datasheet (PDF)
ESP32-C3-MINI-1 Datasheet (PDF)
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Schematic (PDF)
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 PCB Layout (PDF)
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Dimensions (PDF)
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Dimensions source file (DXF) – You can view with Autodesk Viewer online