# SparkFun ESP32 Thing

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DEV-13907 · **Brand:** [Espressif ESP32 & ESP8266](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/espressif-esp32-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-esp32-thing.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-esp32-thing.html.md))

The SparkFun ESP32 Thing is a comprehensive development platform for Espressif’s ESP32, their super-charged version of the popular ESP8266. Like the 8266, the ESP32...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $52.70 (inc GST) — $47.91 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $46.47 (exc GST) · 25+ $45.51 (exc GST) · 100+ $43.60 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 350 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

The SparkFun ESP32 Thing is a comprehensive development platform for Espressif’s ESP32, their super-charged version of the popular ESP8266. Like the 8266, the ESP32 is a WiFi-compatible microcontroller and nearly 30 I/O pins. The ESP32’s power and versatility will make it the foundation of IoT and connected projects for many years to come.

Why the name? Sparkfun lovingly call it the “Thing” because it’s the perfect foundation for your Internet of Things project. The Thing does everything from turning on an LED to posting data with phant.io, and can be programmed just like any microcontroller. You can even program the Thing through the Arduino IDE by installing the [ESP32 Arduino Core](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/esp32-thing-hookup-guide#installing-the-esp32-arduino-core).

The SparkFun ESP32 Thing equips the ESP32 with everything necessary to program, run and develop on the wonderchip. In addition to the WiFi, the Thing includes an FTDI FT231x, which converts USB to serial, and allows your computer to program and communicate with the microcontroller. It also features a LiPo charger, so your ESP32 project can be battery-powered and truly wireless. Additionally, the board includes a handful of LEDs and buttons to aid in your development.

[Get Started with the ESP32 Thing Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/esp32-thing-hookup-guide)

**Features:**

- Dual-core Tensilica LX6 microprocessor
- Up to 240MHz clock frequency
- 520kB internal SRAM
- Integrated 802.11 BGN WiFi transceiver
- 2.2 to 3.6V operating range
- 2.5 µA deep sleep current
- 28 GPIO
- 10-electrode capacitive touch support
- Hardware accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)
- 4MB Flash memory
- Integrated LiPo Battery Charger
 
**Documents:**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/esp32-thing-schematic_19153bfa1c4.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/esp32-thing-v10_176441d0eeb.zip)
- [Board Dimensions](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_ESP32_Thing_-_Board_Dimensions_26629309ff0.png)
- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/esp32-thing-hookup-guide)
- [Graphical Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/ESP32ThingV1_665634ba642.pdf)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/esp32_datasheet_en_62516e74873.pdf) (ESP32)
- ESP32.com
- Espressif ESP32 Resource Page
- [GitHub](https://github.com/sparkfun/ESP32_Thing)

## Guides for this product

- [Understanding ESP32 Naming Conventions](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/wireless/esp-32-naming-conventions/)
- [Writing Code Onto MicroPython Boards](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/circuit-playground/copy-files-to-micropython/)
- [Flash MicroPython Onto An ESP32](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micropython/flash-MicroPython-onto-esp32/)
- [What is the ESP32](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/wireless/what-is-the-esp32/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/3/13907-01.jpg)