# Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK > Compact USB-A dongle development board with ESP32-C6 RISC-V MCU, 1.14\" IPS LCD, WiFi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and microSD slot for portable IoT projects. ## Quick Facts - **Brand:** Waveshare - **Board Type:** dev-board - **Price:** ~$9.99 - **Product Readiness:** developer - **CPU:** ESP32-C6 - **CPU Architecture:** RISC-V - **CPU Cores:** 1 - **RAM:** 512KB SRAM - **Flash:** 16MB - **USB:** USB-A - **Power:** 5V - **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V - **Dimensions:** 61 x 24.5 x 9mm - **Weight:** 15g - **Antenna:** Built-in ceramic - **SD Card:** microSD - **Display:** 1.14" IPS LCD 240x135 ## Connectivity - **Wifi:** Wi-Fi 6 - **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.0 - **Zigbee:** Zigbee 3.0 - **Thread:** Thread 1.3 - **Matter:** Matter over Thread / WiFi ## Open Source - **Firmware:** No - **Schematics:** No - **PCB Layout:** No ## Compatible Firmware arduino, esp-idf, esphome, micropython ## Use Cases - smart-home-dashboard - environmental-monitoring - digital-signage - portable-terminal - data-logging - iot-dashboard ## Components - **ESP32-C6** (mcu): ESP32-C6 RISC-V single-core @ 160MHz with LP core @ 20MHz, WiFi 6, BLE 5.0, 802.15.4 — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocumentation.espressif.com%2Fesp32-c6_datasheet_en.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) - **ST7789** (display-driver): 1.14" IPS LCD controller, 240x135 resolution, SPI interface — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newhavendisplay.com%2Fappnotes%2Fdatasheets%2FLCDs%2FST7789V.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) ## Protocols - **SPI** - **I2C** - **UART** ## GPIO Map | Pin | Name | Type | Functions | |-----|------|------|-----------| | GPIO0 | SPI MISO | — | — | | GPIO1 | SPI SCK | — | — | | GPIO2 | SPI MOSI | — | — | | GPIO3 | I2C SDA | — | — | | GPIO4 | I2C SCL | — | — | | GPIO5 | UART TX | — | — | | GPIO6 | UART RX | — | — | ## Description # Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK ## Overview The Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK is a compact USB flash drive-shaped development board built around the ESP32-C6 RISC-V microcontroller. It plugs directly into any USB-A port without needing cables, making it ideal for always-on monitoring, portable IoT projects, and quick prototyping. The board features a 1.14-inch IPS LCD (240x135), a microSD card slot, and multi-protocol wireless connectivity including WiFi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. Its tiny 61 x 24.5 x 9mm form factor makes it one of the smallest development boards with a built-in display. ## Key Features - **ESP32-C6 RISC-V MCU** — Single-core @ 160MHz with low-power core @ 20MHz - **Multi-protocol wireless** — WiFi 6 (802.11ax), BLE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, Matter - **1.14" IPS LCD** — 240x135 resolution driven by ST7789 - **USB-A male connector** — Plugs directly into any USB port for power and data - **microSD card slot** — Expandable storage for data logging - **16MB flash** — Ample space for firmware and assets - **7 GPIO pins** exposed on headers for I2C, SPI, and UART ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | MCU | ESP32-C6 RISC-V @ 160MHz | | RAM | 512KB SRAM | | Flash | 16MB | | Display | 1.14" IPS LCD 240x135 (ST7789) | | WiFi | 802.11ax (WiFi 6) 2.4GHz | | Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | | Zigbee | Zigbee 3.0 (802.15.4) | | Thread | Thread 1.3 (802.15.4) | | USB | USB-A male connector | | Storage | microSD (TF card) slot | | GPIO | 7 pins (3.3V logic) | | Dimensions | 61 x 24.5 x 9mm | | Weight | 15g | ## Community Projects - **[side-eye](https://github.com/nicholaswilde/side-eye)** — System monitor that displays host PC stats on the ESP32-C6-GEEK LCD via USB - **ESPHome configs** — Community ESPHome YAML configurations for driving the display with WiFi status pages and Home Assistant integration ## Where to Buy - [Waveshare](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waveshare.com%2Fesp32-c6-geek.htm&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) — $9.99 ## Resources - [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waveshare.com%2Fesp32-c6-geek.htm&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) - [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fwaveshareteam&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) - [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.waveshare.com%2FESP32-C6-GEEK&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) - [datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocumentation.espressif.com%2Fesp32-c6_datasheet_en.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-esp32-c6-geek&source=md-export) ## Tags `esp32-c6`, `risc-v`, `wifi-6`, `zigbee`, `thread`, `matter`, `usb-dongle`, `lcd-display`, `waveshare` ## Images ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/2ec1ba67d2df.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/b37946703f11.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/5ef3a75c0415.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/74d4d2fe2fb8.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/7e0a33824e5e.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/054f66da790f.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/98031a4346a3.jpg) ![Waveshare ESP32-C6-GEEK](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek/9e68862e0578.jpg) --- [View full device page](https://openhardware.directory/devices/waveshare-esp32-c6-geek)