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ESPuno Pi Zero is a STEM Maker and Developer SDK board based on an Espressif ESP32-C6, featuring a wide operating voltage of 5-60V DC, powerful radio module and wrapped in a compact mechanical Pi Zero form.
- ESPuno Pi Zero ESP32-C6-1
- ESPuno Pi Zero ESP32-C6-1U (IPEX MHF3)
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ESPuno Pi Zero - Pre-Production
ESPuno Pi Zero - Production - The antenna RF connector is an IPEX/3, smaller than a standard IPEX.
ESPuno Pi Zero is ideal for:
- Educational and Classroom projects.
- Solar Energy Monitoring Projects - being powered directly from a 48V Battery for example.
- Battery powered projects such as Robotics, Drones, Cars and Vehicles, Boats and University Projects.
- Farming and Agricultural Projects.
- Learning about interfacing RS-485 Serial Communication.
- MODBUS RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), Control.
- DMX / DMX512 Lighting Controller, Analyser and Interface.
- Industrial applications, Test Systems, Development and MODBUS Sensors, Monitoring, SCADA or PLC's.
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Supporting STEM Electronic Internet of Things & Home Automation Technology for Smart Energy Monitoring
The ESPuno Pi Zero, is a pin compatible Raspberry Pi ESP32 Controller and Emulator in a single board.
The Raspberry Pi GPIO's are controlled and driven from the ESP32-C6 and GPIO Expander, so bringing Raspberry Pi PiHat's and Breakout boards to the Arduino Embedded controller world.
- 25-06-27 - To confirm, the ESP32-C6-MINI-1U does use the IPEX MHF3 RF Connector.
- 25-06-26 - Updates on U.FL MHFx Version. Initial information was for MHF4. However, it appears that IPEM MHF3 is required. Even though MHF4 does fit, MHF3 is very slightly larger. Test will take place to confirm.
- 25-06-20 - Both Variants of ESPuno Pi Zero are now available on EBay for purchase.
- 25-06-20 - Kickstarter Backer Rewards Complete. Many thanks to all for your support on this interesting project.
- 25-06-15 - Fabrication Production and Electrical Test Complete. Awaiting delivery for final bring-up test. They will then be ready for shipping out to customers.
- 25-06-03 - In SMT production. Upon completion, the boards will have sockets added, tested and ready for shipping
- 25-06-01 - All BOM parts are now in place for both variants, plus other Kickstarter reward add-ons BOMS. Production of all boards being ordered tomorrow (Monday).
- 25-05-22 - Feedback from the Backer Survey almost complete and is all so positive - thank you. This project has built such an unexpected strong following all over the World. An exciting follow up project is already in outline design - watch this space!. Sign up to our Newsletter
- 25-05-22 - BOM parts (Bill of Materials), ordered for full production of both variants, plus all the reward add-ons.
- 25-05-22 - ESPuno Pi Zero - U.FL variant finalised. Both layout design variants are now ready for production.
- 25-05-18 - Further code examples and Wiki updates.
- 25-05-18 - ESPuno Pi Zero - U.FL variant, Pre-Production, tested.
- 25-05-18 - Kickstarter backer survey submitted prior to shipping addresses and BOM finalising.
- 25-05-17 - Fulfillment totals and BOM, for all rewards, being worked on over the weekend.
- 25-05-16 - Kickstater campaign sucessfully completed, so thank all of you for your support.
- 25-05-14 - Fantastic, with your help and support, we have reached over 300% of target on Kickstarter Thank you. Just a few hours left, please support this project.
- 25-05-02 - ThingSpeak Example Test Channel added thingspeak.mathworks.com/channels/2943970
- 25-05-02 - Various code examples uploaded and Wiki updates. Both are work in progress.
- 25-04-29 - Update Great momentum and 150% funded already.
- 25-04-23 - Update Warm and Welcome Response in the First Few Days.
- 25-04-15 - Launched on Kickstarter
- 25-04-12 - New YouTube video produced and also the ESPuno Pi Zero project submitted to the dragons in the KickStarter world.
- 25-04-05 - Proto boards tested and looking great!. Production board schematic and layout changes finalised. Added DMX Lighting Controller capability. Preparing for pre-production and KickStarter Launch in April.
- 25-03-23 - Boards now being tested in preparation for KickStarter Launch in April.
- 25-02-27 - Prototype board being fabricated / SMT populated.
- 25-02-22 - Prototype schematic and board layout.
- 25-02-15 - BOM and Components.
- 25-02-08 - Prototype feature list finalised.
ESPuno Pi Zero - Overview
- ESPuno Pi Zero - Espressif ESP32-C6
- ESP32-C6-MINI
- Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz 802.11ax | 802.11b/g/n
- Bluetooth | LE | 5.3 | Mesh
- Thread 1.4 | 802.15.4 | Mesh
- Zigbee 3.0 | 802.15.4 | Mesh
- Power from up to 60V DC
- Wide range of Input DC Voltages 5V to 60V
- Compact mechanical Pi Zero form
- Only 65 mm * 30 mm
- Powered from:
- USB C (5V)
- External 5-60V DC
- Battery
- Solar Panels
- RS-485 Interface
- Industry Standard MODBUS
- DMX Lighting Controller Interface
- PCA9671 GPIO Expander
- Pi Header Inputs and Outputs
- TMP102 Digital Temperature Sensor
- Voltage Regulators
- 5V SMPS 600mA
- 3V3 LDO 700mA
- GROVE Ecosystem
- Standardised I2C Expansion Interface
- ADC Inputs
- ESP32-C6 12-bit
- PWM Output
- ESP32-C6
- 24C64 EEPROM
- 64Kbit (8192 x 8)
- On-board Data Logging and User Parameters
- UART Integrated Type C ‘ESP32-C6 DEV’ Interface
- RTC On-Board 32.768 kHz XTAL for ESP32-C6 Real Time Clock
- RGB Status User Programmable LED
- Tactile Buttons Reset and PGM / User
Both versions of the board are functionally exactly the same. However, depending on your eventual application, you require different wireless functionality and ranges.
This is ideal for local projects that are for example, in the home or office. All relatively local the the wireless access point or router.
This variant is intended for projects where you may put the ESPuno Pi Zero board in a metal enclosure, or need greater range to the wireless access point or router.
The small pigtail U.FL IPEX/MHF3 to SMA Female cable can be chassis, or enclosure, mounted, so allowing you to attach the small antenna away from the board, or connect low loss coax to another external antenna.
The ESPuno Pi Zero, ESP32-C6 development is supported on the following examples, but not exclusively:
- Arduino IDE
- Bytebeam
- CircuitPython
- ESP Easy (Let's Control It)
- ESP RainMaker
- ESP ZeroCode
- ESPHome
- ESP-IDF FreeRTOS
- Espressif’s open-source ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework)
- FreeRTOS (IDF)
- Home Assistant
- Matter Platforms
- MicroPython
- openHAB
- OpenPLC
- Platform IO (Cross-platform)
- Robot Framework
- Tasmota
- ThingsBoard
- Visual Studio Code (with ESP-IDF extension)
- Visual Studio Code(VS Code 2024)
- VisualGDB
- VSCode (with Platform IO)
The ESPuno Pi Zero, ESP32-C6 development could be used and supported on the following IoT platforms, but not exclusively:
- Home Assistant
- Domoticz
- openHAB
- Node-RED
- Zabbix
- ThingsBoard
- Google Cloud
- ThingSpeak
- EasyIoT
- RabbitMQ
- HiveMQ
Examples of native development board drivers which supports ESPuno Pi Zero UART port for flashing and serial terminal:
- Adafruit Feather ESP32-C6
- DFRobot Beetle ESP32-C6
- IOXESP32-C6
- Xiao ESP32C6
- Olimex ESP32-C6 EVB
- ESP32-C6-DevKitM-1 (PIO framework = espidf)
GitHub support for ESPuno Pi Zero information, code and community discussions, presented on github.com/DitroniX/ESPuno-Pi-Zero_WiFi-BT-Zigbee-Thread-60V
Our STEM SDK boards and accessories are available from our online shop on eBay
Additional information, and other technical details on this project, maybe found in the related repository pages.
Repository Folders
- Code (Code examples for Raspberry, Arduino IDE and PlatformIO)
- Datasheets and Information (Component Datasheets, Schematics, Board Layouts, Photos, Technical Documentation)
- Certification (Related Repository Project or Part, Certification Information)
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- Wiki (Related Repository Wiki pages and Technical User Information)
- Discussions (Related Repository User Discussion Forum)
- Issues (Related Repository Technical Issues and Fixes)
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