# M5Stack NanoC6

> Ultra-compact ESP32-C6 dev board by M5Stack with WiFi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread/Matter support. RISC-V single-core at 160MHz, USB-C, RGB LED, and button in a tiny form factor.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** M5Stack
- **Board Type:** dev-board
- **Price:** ~$8.95
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** ESP32-C6
- **CPU Architecture:** RISC-V
- **CPU Cores:** 1
- **RAM:** 512KB SRAM
- **Flash:** 4MB
- **USB:** USB-C
- **Power:** 5V
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Antenna:** Built-in PCB antenna

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11ax (WiFi 6)
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.0
- **Zigbee:** Zigbee 3.0
- **Thread:** Thread 1.3
- **Matter:** Matter 1.0

## Open Source

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

## Compatible Firmware

esp-idf, arduino, esphome, micropython

## Use Cases

- smart-home
- matter-smart-home
- zigbee-gateway
- thread-node
- iot-prototyping

## Components

- **WS2812B** (LED): Single WS2812 addressable RGB LED for status indication and visual feedback — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-shop.adafruit.com%2Fdatasheets%2FWS2812.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export)
- **User Button** (Button): Single tactile push button for user input and boot mode selection — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.m5stack.com%2Fen%2Fcore%2FM5NanoC6&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export)
- **USB-C** (Connector): USB Type-C connector for power supply and serial programming/debugging — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.m5stack.com%2Fen%2Fcore%2FM5NanoC6&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **I2C**
- **SPI**
- **UART**

## Description

# M5Stack NanoC6

The M5Stack NanoC6 is an ultra-compact development board built around the ESP32-C6 microcontroller. It brings next-generation wireless connectivity to a tiny package, supporting WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth LE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread — making it an ideal platform for Matter-compatible smart home devices.

## Key Features

- **ESP32-C6** RISC-V single-core processor running at 160MHz
- **Multi-protocol wireless**: WiFi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3
- **Matter-ready**: Native support for the Matter smart home standard
- **Ultra-compact form factor** perfect for embedded deployments
- **USB-C** for power and programming
- **1x RGB LED** (WS2812) for status indication
- **1x Button** for user input
- **4MB Flash** for firmware storage

## Connectivity

The NanoC6 stands out with its multi-protocol radio supporting WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. This makes it one of the most versatile IoT development boards available, capable of acting as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router component, or Matter device.

## Use Cases

- Smart home device prototyping with Matter/Thread
- Zigbee coordinator or end device
- Thread mesh networking nodes
- Low-power IoT sensor nodes
- WiFi 6 connected devices

## Where to Buy

- [OpenELab](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fopenelab.io%2Fproducts%2Fnanoc6-dev-kit&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export) — $8.95
- [M5Stack Official](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.m5stack.com%2Fproducts%2Fm5stack-nanoc6-dev-kit&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export) — $6.90

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.m5stack.com%2Fen%2Fcore%2FM5NanoC6&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export)
- [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fm5stack%2FM5NanoC6&ref=openhardware.directory&product=m5stack-nanoc6&source=md-export)

## Tags

`esp32-c6`, `wifi-6`, `zigbee`, `thread`, `matter`, `risc-v`, `m5stack`, `ble`, `iot`, `smart-home`

## Images

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