# Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 wFL Antenna

> Compact ItsyBitsy-format ESP32 board with 8MB flash, 2MB PSRAM, w.FL external antenna connector, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Classic + BLE, 20 GPIO, NeoPixel, STEMMA QT, and Micro-B USB.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Adafruit
- **Board Type:** dev-board
- **Price:** ~$14.95
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** ESP32 PICO ECO V3
- **CPU Architecture:** Xtensa LX6
- **CPU Cores:** 2
- **RAM:** 520KB SRAM
- **PSRAM:** 2 MB
- **Flash:** 8 MB
- **Power:** 5V via Micro-B USB or up to 6V supply
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Dimensions:** 35.6 x 17.8 x 7.2 mm
- **Antenna:** w.FL / MHF3 / IPEX3

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11b/g/n
- **Bluetooth:** 5.0 Classic + BLE

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** Yes
- **Schematics:** No
- **PCB Layout:** No

## Certifications

FCC, RoHS

## Compatible Firmware

arduino, circuitpython, micropython

## Use Cases

- iot
- prototyping
- wearable
- wifi
- enclosure

## Components

- **ESP32 PICO ECO V3** (mcu): Dual-core Xtensa LX6 SiP with integrated 8MB flash, 2MB PSRAM, w.FL antenna port. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espressif.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fdocumentation%2Fesp32-pico-mini-02_datasheet_en.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-itsybitsy-esp32-wfl&source=md-export)
- **NeoPixel RGB LED** (led): Onboard addressable RGB NeoPixel with power control. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-shop.adafruit.com%2Fdatasheets%2FWS2812B.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-itsybitsy-esp32-wfl&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **I2C**: SDA: GPIO21, SCL: GPIO22
- **SPI**: MOSI: GPIO23, MISO: GPIO36, SCK: GPIO37
- **UART**: TX: GPIO43, RX: GPIO44
- **I2S**: 

## GPIO Map

| Pin | Name | Type | Functions |
|-----|------|------|-----------|
| GPIO0 | D0 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO1 | D1 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO2 | D2 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO3 | D3 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO4 | D4 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO5 | D5 (5V level) | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO6 | D6 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO7 | D7 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO8 | D8 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO9 | D9 | GPIO | digital |
| GPIO14 | A4 | GPIO | analog, digital |
| GPIO15 | A3 | GPIO | analog, digital |
| GPIO16 | A2 | GPIO | analog, digital |
| GPIO17 | A1 | GPIO | analog, digital |
| GPIO18 | A0 | GPIO | analog, digital |
| GPIO21 | SDA | I2C | i2c-sda, digital |
| GPIO22 | SCL | I2C | i2c-scl, digital |
| GPIO23 | MOSI | SPI | spi-mosi, digital |
| GPIO36 | MISO | SPI | spi-miso, digital |
| GPIO37 | SCK | SPI | spi-sck, digital |
| GPIO43 | TX | UART | uart-tx, digital |
| GPIO44 | RX | UART | uart-rx, digital |

## Description

## Overview

The Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 with wFL Antenna is the external-antenna variant of the ItsyBitsy ESP32, sharing the same ESP32 PICO ECO V3 SiP hardware but replacing the integrated PCB antenna with a w.FL (MHF3/IPEX3) connector. This allows connection of an external antenna for improved range, enclosure placement, or directional antenna configurations.

The ESP32 PICO ECO V3 packages dual Xtensa LX6 cores at 240 MHz alongside 8 MB flash, 2 MB PSRAM, and the RF circuitry in a single chip. Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth Classic (including audio SPP), and BLE 5 are all supported. The ItsyBitsy form factor measures approximately 35.6 × 17.8 × 7.2 mm, retaining the compact footprint while adding the external antenna capability.

Features mirror the PCB antenna variant: 20 GPIO pins, 13 analog-capable 12-bit ADC inputs, 2 DAC outputs, 8 capacitive touch pins, 600 mA 3.3V regulator, 10 µA deep sleep, NeoPixel with power control, red LED, STEMMA QT connector, reset switch, user switch on pin 35, and USB Micro-B with serial converter (no native USB). A 5V-level-shifted output is on D5. Compatible with Arduino, CircuitPython, and MicroPython. Antenna sold separately.

## Where to Buy

- [Adafruit](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adafruit.com%2Fproduct%2F5890&ref=openhardware.directory&product=adafruit-itsybitsy-esp32-wfl&source=md-export) — 14.95

## Resources

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## Tags

`adafruit`, `itsybitsy`, `esp32`, `wfl`, `external-antenna`, `circuitpython`, `psram`, `bt-classic`

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