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Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather - STEMMA QT Wi-Fi 6 & BLE 5 IoT Dev Board

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The Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather is a versatile IoT development board featuring the ESP32-C6 SoC with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, and 802.15.4/Zigbee connectivity, optimized for low-power applications and compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython.

Features

  • ESP32-C6 SoC with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, and 802.15.4/Zigbee for multi-protocol IoT connectivity.
  • Ultra-low power operation with deep sleep current as low as 17µA for battery-powered projects.
  • Integrated STEMMA QT/Qwiic connector for plug-and-play sensor and accessory integration.
  • Onboard MAX17048 LiPoly battery fuel gauge for real-time power monitoring and management.
  • Feather form factor ensures compatibility with the extensive FeatherWing add-on ecosystem.

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Description

The Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather – STEMMA QT is a feature-rich development board built around Espressif’s ESP32-C6 RISC-V microcontroller. It combines Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth Low Energy 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) radios on a single chip, enabling robust, multi-protocol wireless designs for smart home and industrial IoT applications. The board is engineered for extreme energy efficiency, supporting deep sleep modes that draw only microamps, making it ideal for remote, battery-operated sensor nodes.

Its design includes a STEMMA QT connector, which uses a 4-pin JST SH cable for instant connection to a vast ecosystem of sensors, displays, and actuators without soldering. The integrated MAX17048 battery monitor provides accurate state-of-charge readings for LiPo batteries. While it lacks native USB mass storage, it provides full USB-C serial communication for debugging and programming via Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, or CircuitPython, backed by 8MB of flash and 512KB of SRAM for complex firmware.

Key Features

  • Multi-protocol wireless SoC: ESP32-C6 with integrated Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread).
  • Advanced power management featuring ultra-low deep sleep currents (down to 17µA) for long-lasting deployments.
  • STEMMA QT (Qwiic) 4-pin JST connector enables solderless daisy-chaining of I2C sensors and peripherals.
  • Onboard MAX17048 LiPoly battery fuel gauge for precise voltage and charge percentage monitoring.
  • USB-C connector for serial programming, debugging, and 5V power delivery.
  • Feather-standardized pinout and form factor for full compatibility with FeatherWing expansion boards.
  • Supports Matter-over-Wi-Fi and Matter-over-Thread for future-proof smart home device development.
  • 8MB flash memory and 512KB SRAM provide ample space for application code and data.

Applications

  • Multi-protocol smart home hubs and Matter-compatible edge devices.
  • Battery-powered environmental sensors and remote telemetry nodes.
  • Wireless sensor networks using Thread or Zigbee mesh topologies.
  • Prototyping for industrial IoT (IIoT) monitoring with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
  • Educational platforms for learning Wi-Fi 6, BLE, and low-power embedded design.

Technical Specifications

Microcontroller/SoCESP32-C6 (RISC-V, 160MHz)
Wireless ProtocolsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 LE, IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread)
Flash Memory8 MB
SRAM512 KB
Supply Voltage3.3V (via USB or LiPo)
Deep Sleep Current~17 µA
InterfacesUSB-C (Serial), STEMMA QT (I2C), GPIO, Analog Inputs
Battery ManagementIntegrated MAX17048 Fuel Gauge
ConnectorSTEMMA QT 4-pin JST SH
DimensionsApprox. 51mm x 23mm x 8mm (Feather Standard)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary wireless advantage of the ESP32-C6 Feather over an ESP32-S3?

The ESP32-C6 Feather integrates Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for higher efficiency and lower latency in congested networks, alongside Bluetooth 5 LE and native IEEE 802.15.4 radio hardware for Zigbee and Thread protocols. This multi-protocol capability on a single chip allows for building gateways or devices that can communicate across different IoT ecosystems, which the ESP32-S3, lacking 802.15.4, cannot do natively.

How do I power and monitor a LiPo battery with this board?

Connect a 3.7V LiPo battery to the onboard JST PH connector. The integrated MAX17048 fuel gauge chip communicates over I2C, providing accurate battery voltage and state-of-charge percentage to your code. Use the Adafruit MAX17048 library to read these values. The board automatically switches between USB and battery power, and the low quiescent current of the power circuitry helps preserve battery life during deep sleep modes.

Can I use Arduino IDE to program the Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather?

Yes, you can program it using the Arduino IDE. First, install the ESP32 board support via the Boards Manager using the Espressif Systems repository URL. Select 'Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather' as your board. Connect via the USB-C port, which provides both power and a serial COM port for uploading code. Note that you use the serial port for programming, as this board does not have native USB mass storage (UF2) like some other Feather boards.

What is the purpose of the STEMMA QT connector and how do I use it?

The STEMMA QT connector is a 4-pin JST SH port that provides easy, solderless access to I2C (SDA, SCL), 3.3V power, and ground. You can connect any STEMMA QT or Qwiic-compatible sensor, display, or actuator using a simple cable. This allows for rapid prototyping by daisy-chaining multiple devices on the same I2C bus without needing to solder to the GPIO pins, significantly speeding up hardware integration and testing phases.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Adafruit ESP32-C6 Feather - STEMMA QT Board

Additional Information

Weight 0.012 kg
Dimensions 14 × 8 × 2 cm