Product Overview
The SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus (U.FL) is the perfect foundation for your Internet of Things projects that require specific or unique antennas. Powered by the ESP32-WROOM-32UE module from Espressif™, this board provides a scalable environment for your wireless applications. The module features an Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor running at up to 240MHz, along with 16MB of embedded Flash storage and 520KB of internal SRAM.
This board provides reliable wireless communication tailored for custom installations and challenging environments:
- WiFi (802.11b/g/n): Dependable 2.4GHz transceiver for local network and cloud connectivity.
- Dual-Mode Bluetooth®: Support for both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
- Hardware Encryption: Built-in acceleration for AES, SHA2, ECC, and RSA-4096 to keep your data secure.
While this board is nearly identical to our micro-B version, the inclusion of a U.FL connector on the ESP32 module lets you attach your own external antenna rather than relying on the fixed PCB trace typically found on Espressif's SoCs. This is particularly beneficial when your project is housed inside a metal enclosure or requires an extended wireless range that only a specialized external antenna can provide.
Features & Specs
SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32 WROOM (U.FL) Features
- ESP32 WROOM (U.FL) Module
- 21 Multifunctional GPIO
- Up to thirteen 12-bit ADC Channels
- Up to two DAC channels
- Up to sixteen PWM outputs
- Up to eight capacitive touch pins
- Up to three SPI Busses (only one is configured by default in the Arduino IDE)
- An available I2S Audio Output
- Up to two I2C Buses (only one is configured by default in the Arduino IDE)
- Up to two UARTs (only two are configured by default in the Arduino IDE, one UART is used for bootloading/debug)
- 21 Multifunctional GPIO
- Thing Plus (or Feather) Form-Factor:
- Dimensions: 2.55" x 0.9"
- Four Mounting Holes:
- 4-40 screw compatible
- 28 PTH Pins
- micro-B USB Connector
- 2-pin JST Connector for a LiPo Battery (not included)
- 4-pin JST Qwiic Connector
- LEDs:
CHG- Yellow battery charging indicator13- Blue status/test LED
- Buttons:
0Reset
- U.FL Connector
ESP32 WROOM (U.FL) General Features:
- Operating Voltage: 2.3 to 3.6 V
- 2.5 µA deep sleep current
- 80 mA average operating current
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 85 °C
- Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX6 Microprocessor (up to 240MHz)
- 448KB of ROM and 520KB SRAM
- 16MB of Embedded SPI flash storage
- Integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi 2.4GHz transceiver
- Integrated dual-mode Bluetooth (classic and BLE)
- Hardware-accelerated encryption (AES, SHA2, ECC, RSA-4096)
Documentation
- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- Hookup Guide
- Board Dimensions
- Datasheet (ESP32-WROOM-32UE)
- Technical Reference Manual (ESP32)
- Compare Thing Plus Boards
- How SparkFun Uses Espressif SoCs
- Qwiic Info Page
- GitHub Hardware Repo
