# FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller with Camera (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on Board)

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The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3 Microcontroller, a high-performance main controller with Espressif ESP32-S3 module, Arduino and MicroPython compatibility, and...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $33.40 (inc GST) — $30.36 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $28.85 (exc GST) · 12+ $27.63 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 4 today, and up to 120 more in 8–12 days.

## Description

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3 is a high-performance main controller built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 module. ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 comes with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for storing more data. The acceleration for neural network computing and signal processing workloads provided by the ESP32-S3 chip makes the module an ideal choice for a wide variety of applications, such as speech recognition, image recognition, and so on.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3 offers an onboard camera interface for easy connection with a camera. Also, an independent camera power supply circuit is designed, which helps reduce interference from other signals to the camera. The board comes with an OV2640 camera that offers 2 megapixels, 68° FOV, and up to 1600\*1200 resolution. Besides, its onboard, easy-to-connect GDI greatly saves the trouble of wiring for using with a screen. Meanwhile, the controller integrates a power management function, which allows users to charge a Li-ion battery and turn the hardware on/off.

In addition, [FireBeetle](https://core-electronics.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=firebeetle) 2 ESP32-S3 supports WiFi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) dual-mode communication, which reduces the difficulty of networking. Meanwhile, both Bluetooth Mesh protocol and Espressif WiFi Mesh are supported for more stable communication and a larger coverage area. With the support of Matter protocol, the microcontroller can be used to develop industrial standard smart home devices for a wider range of IoT and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things)scenarios.

FireBeetle 2 ESP32-S3 can be programmed by [Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/software), [ESP-IDF](https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf), and [MicroPython](https://micropython.org/). Both C and Python are supported.

![FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 Image recognition](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/image-recognition_102512a18ce.webp)

Image recognition

![FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 Video picture transmission](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/video-picture-transmission_245100e987f.webp)

Video picture transmission

**Comparison Table**

 |  | **FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller** | **[FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3-U (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller](https://core-electronics.com.au/firebeetle-2-board-esp32-s3-u-n16r8-aiot-microcontroller-with-camera-wi-fi-bluetooth-routed-through-cable.html)** |
|---|---|---|
| **WiFi** | Soldered on the board | Routed through a cable |
| **Bluetooth** | Soldered on the board | Routed through a cable |
| **Features** | Cohesive design, more visually appealing | Better signal quality |

### Features

- ESP32-S3 module with AI Acceleration
- 16MB Flash & 8MB PSRAM, more storage space
- Onboard camera interface & independent camera power supply, easy to connect and strong anti-interference
- Power management integrated, support Li-ion battery charging and hardware On/OFF controlling
- Onboard GDI for easy connection with screens
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 dual-mode communication
 
### Applications

- AIoT-related projects
- Speech recognition
- Image recognition
 
### Specification

**Basic Parameters**

- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Type-C Input Voltage: 5V DC
- VCC Input Voltage: 5V DC
- Max Charging Current: 1A
- Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C
- Dimension: 25.4x60mm/1x2.36” **Hardware Information**
- Processor: Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
- Main Frequency: 240 MHz
- SRAM: 512KB
- ROM: 384KB
- Flash: 16MB
- PSRAM: 8MB
- RTC SRAM: 16KB
- USB: USB 2.0 OTG full-speed **WIFI**
- WIFI Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Bandwidth: Support 20 MHz and 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz band
- WIFI Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station combined mode
- WIFI Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Frame Aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU **Bluetooth**
- Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
- Bluetooth Frequency: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps **Ports**
- Digital I/O x26
- LED PWM Controller 8 Channels
- SPI x4
- UART x3
- I2C x2
- I2S x2
- IR Transceiver: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
- 2×12-bit SAR ADC, 20 Channels
- DMA Controller: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
 
### Projects

**Project: [DIY a plant growth recorder with ESP32 S3](https://community.dfrobot.com/makelog-313224.html)**

**Introduction** I plan to create a DIY plant growth recorder that will allow me to monitor the entire growth process of my plants from seedling to maturity, while tracking environmental conditions throughout.

![FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 Video picture transmission](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/57c48d4e97f5501f2ba659bf26baa7ea_37094df703c.gif)

ESP32 S3 Project - DIY a plant growth recorder with ESP32 S3

### Documents

- [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/SKU_DFR0975_FireBeetle_2_Board_ESP32_S3)
- [ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 Datasheet](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/nobody/wiki/cc9bb7323df19fa5637ff485a2d76001.pdf)
- [ESP32-S3 Chip Datasheet](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/nobody/wiki/73fc2522117073a9181e85ce7e78edbd.pdf)
- [Schematics](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/nobody/wiki/a17579936d6f5319bce15faa92fd2cc1.pdf)
- [Dimension](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/nobody/wiki/3e9924b39cdb37354c670d0795184e56.pdf)
 
### Parts List

- FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-S3 (N16R8) AIoT Microcontroller (Supports Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) x1
- OV2640 Camera x1
- 18pin-2.54mm Pin Header x1
- 18pin-2.54mm Female Header x1
- 14pin-2.54mm Pin Header x1
- 14pin-2.54mm Female Header x1

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/D/F/DFR0975-1.jpg)