# FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 AI Development Kit (MIPI CSI / DSI & Wi-Fi 6)

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ESP32-P4 dev kit for Edge AI. Real-time 1080p@30 H.264 encoding, RISC-V with FPU, MIPI/Parallel I/F, Wi-Fi 6. Supports Arduino & ESP-IDF....

## Pricing

- **Price:** $26.40 (inc GST) — $24.00 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 3 today, and up to 350 more in 8–12 days.

## Description

Unleash true 1080p edge AI and interactive HMI applications with the [FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2915.html) Development Kit. This all-in-one solution is engineered around the powerful ESP32-P4: a dual-core RISC-V processor featuring a **Single-Precision FPU** and a professional-grade media engine with **hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding (1080p@30fps).** The kit provides both MIPI and parallel interfaces for maximum camera and display flexibility, while an onboard co-processor delivers next-generation **Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5**. To bring it all together, the included IO Expansion Board streamlines development, providing an effortless platform to create sophisticated projects like high-performance AI cameras, responsive smart displays, and other advanced vision systems.

![ESP32-P4 High-performing SoC offering extensive IO connectivity, HMI, and security features](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/enshop/image/data/DFR1237/FEATURES.png)

Features of ESP32-P4**High-Performance AI and Video Processing**

The ESP32-P4 is engineered for advanced HMI and video applications. Its **360MHz dual-core RISC-V CPU** features a **single-precision FPU** and AI instruction extensions, providing powerful computational performance for complex algorithms.

It boasts a professional-grade multimedia engine, capable of handling **1080p video streams via its MIPI-CSI/DSI** and parallel camera/display interfaces. The onboard hardware accelerator delivers real-time **H.264 encoding at 1080p@30fps**, while the integrated ISP, PPA, and 2D-DMA ensure smooth, responsive GUI development. Combined with native support for **capacitive touch and speech recognition**, this kit is the perfect choice for any intelligent interactive device.

**Next-Generation Wireless Connectivity**

A dedicated ESP32-C6 co-processor handles all wireless tasks, freeing the main ESP32-P4 CPU to dedicate its full power to AI models and video processing. This separation ensures maximum performance and stability for the core application.

9. For AI Cameras and Smart Doorbells: **Wi-Fi 6** provides the high throughput and low latency needed to smoothly stream processed 1080p video to the cloud or a smartphone, eliminating stutter and lag even in crowded wireless environments.
10. For Interactive Panels and Robotics: **Bluetooth 5 (LE)** simplifies the device commissioning process, enabling effortless initial setup via a smartphone app. This also allows the device to act as a hub, reliably controlling nearby Bluetooth sensors, smart locks, or lights.
**Rapid Prototyping with IO Expansion Board**

The IO Expansion Board is designed to eliminate common hardware bottlenecks like messy wiring and unstable connections. It provides a clean, reliable, and clearly labeled hardware foundation, freeing developers to focus on application code.

13. For Robot Vision Systems: **I2C** gyroscopes and motor drivers can be plugged directly into the dedicated headers without cross-referencing pinout diagrams. Hardware can be assembled in minutes, allowing development to shift immediately to control algorithms.
14. For Home Automation Panels: The clearly marked **UART headers** facilitate the rapid connection of LiDAR sensors or other serial peripherals. Ample **power pins** ensure stable, simultaneous power for multiple sensors and a display, eliminating frustrating issues caused by an unstable power supply.
![ESP32-P4 Development Board & IO Expansion Board](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/enshop/image/data/DFR1237/Kit-3.jpg)

ESP32-P4 Development Board & IO Expansion Board

**Compatibility Notice:** This board uses the ESP32-P4 chip (v1.0). It is compatible with both Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF. Please note that the advanced MIPI-CSI and AI functions currently require the ESP-IDF. All other functions are fully supported in the Arduino IDE.

### Specification

Processor & Memory

20. HP Core: RISC-V 32-bit Dual-Core @ 360 MHz
21. LP Core: RISC-V 32-bit Single-Core @ 40 MHz
22. PSRAM: 32MB
23. Flash: 16MB
24. L2 Cache Memory: 768 KB
Wireless Connectivity

26. WProvided by: Onboard ESP32-C6 Co-processor
27. Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
28. Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5 (LE)
Interfaces & Peripherals

30. Display Interface: 1x MIPI-DSI (2-lane, Raspberry Pi compatible)
31. Camera Interface: 1x MIPI-CSI (2-lane, Raspberry Pi compatible)
32. USB: 1x High-Speed USB OTG 2.0 (Type-C), 1x USB CDC (Type-C)
33. Audio: 1x Onboard PDM Microphone
34. Storage: 1x TF Card Slot
35. Other: I2C, I3C, SPI, I2S, UART, SDIO, ADC, Touch, PWM, IR
Physical & Electrical

37. Operating Voltage: 3.3V
38. Input Voltage: 5V DC (via Type-C or VCC)
39. Operating Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
40. Main Board Dimensions: 25.4 x 60 mm
Note: Peripheral functions are multiplexed. The numbers above represent the maximum available count for each type.

### Documents

43. [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/FireBeetle_2_ESP32_P4_Development_Board_IO_Expansion_Kit)
44. [ESP32-P4 Datasheet](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/62d52567aa9508d63a4247a1/wikien/30ca0837adaac2d5c26640d7b8e377fe.pdf)
45. [FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 Schematic](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/62d52567aa9508d63a4247a1/wikien/2c8f76e7e0765939716e3c7bda0983de.pdf)
46. [FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 IO Expansion Schematic](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/62d52567aa9508d63a4247a1/wikien/8c795896f10c41b93a857cfbc51600d9.pdf)
47. [FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 IO Expansion Dimension Drawing](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/62d52567aa9508d63a4247a1/wikien/fa6c796b0080a2e74530028ca6d9336d.pdf)
48. [MIC Datasheet](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/5d57611a3416442fa39bffca/wiki/d2c58ceeebf0ab6a527b0c37c0ef525e.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/D/F/DFR1237-1.jpg)