Waveshare ESP32-H2 DevKit, 96MHz RISC-V, BLE & 802.15.4 Module

This board is primarily supported by the official Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF). You need to install ESP-IDF v5.1 or later, configure the target as 'esp32h2', and connect via the USB-C port. The onboard CH343 chip handles USB-to-serial communication, so no external programmer is required. Example code and tutorials are provided by Waveshare to get started quickly with BLE and 802.15.4 projects.

As of now, official Arduino core support for the ESP32-H2's RISC-V architecture is limited or experimental. For production development, it is strongly recommended to use the ESP-IDF framework, which offers full access to the chip's features, including Bluetooth Low Energy and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) stack APIs. Check the Espressif GitHub repository for any future updates regarding Arduino core compatibility.

You must develop your application within the ESP-IDF environment and utilize the esp-zigbee-sdk or esp-thread-sdk provided by Espressif. These software development kits contain the necessary protocol stacks, sample applications, and APIs. Configure the project for the ESP32-H2 target, define the device role (e.g., coordinator, router, end-device), and implement the required cluster models for your specific mesh network application.

The castellated, or half-hole, edges on the ESP32-H2-MINI-1 module allow it to be directly surface-mounted (soldered) onto your own custom-designed printed circuit board (PCB). This facilitates a transition from a development prototype to a final, compact product. You can design your carrier board with the necessary power regulation, sensors, and interfaces, then solder this pre-certified RF module onto it for wireless connectivity.