ESP32 2 Type-C Development Board – 38 Pin CP2102 WiFi & Bluetooth

Product Description

The ESP32 2 Type-C Development Board (38 Pin Version) is a versatile dual-core microcontroller board designed for IoT, robotics, automation, wireless communication, smart home, and embedded projects. It combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a dual-core processor, and 38 GPIO pins in a compact development platform.

The board features a USB Type-C connector with an onboard CP2102 USB-to-UART bridge, providing convenient programming, serial communication, and power connectivity.

Dual-Core Processing

The ESP32 processor provides dual-core 32-bit processing with clock speeds from 80MHz up to 240MHz, allowing the board to handle a wide range of control, communication, and data-processing tasks.

Its low-power capabilities, including a specified deep-sleep current of less than 5µA, make it suitable for battery-powered and wearable applications.

Wireless Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi enables wireless internet connectivity for remote monitoring, cloud communication, web servers, and IoT applications.

Bluetooth

The board supports Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR and BLE, allowing communication with smartphones, sensors, computers, and other compatible devices.

USB Type-C

The modern USB Type-C connector provides a reversible connection for programming, serial communication, and power.

Extended 38-Pin Interface

The 38-pin configuration provides extensive access to GPIO and peripheral functions, including ADC, DAC, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, capacitive touch, and other interfaces.

This expanded pinout makes the board suitable for projects requiring multiple sensors, displays, actuators, communication modules, and control devices.

Key Features

• Dual-core 32-bit ESP32 processor
• Clock speed up to 240MHz
• 38 GPIO pins
• USB Type-C connector
• CP2102 USB-to-UART bridge
• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.2 and BLE
• ADC, DAC, PWM, SPI, I2C, and UART support
• Low-power operating modes
• Deep-sleep current below 5µA
• 520KB SRAM
• 448KB ROM
• Compatible with Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and ESP-IDF

Technical Specifications

Working Principle

The ESP32 acts as the primary processing and communication controller. Users can program the board through the USB Type-C interface using the onboard CP2102 USB-to-UART converter.

The processor can read sensors, control motors and relays, communicate with displays, and exchange data through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Its multiple GPIO and peripheral interfaces allow several external devices to be connected simultaneously.

Communication Interfaces

UART

Used for serial communication with GPS modules, sensors, GSM modules, computers, and other serial devices.

SPI

Suitable for high-speed communication with displays, memory devices, sensors, and other peripherals.

I2C

Allows multiple compatible sensors, displays, RTC modules, and other devices to share a communication bus.

ADC, DAC & PWM

ADC inputs can read analog sensors, DAC outputs can provide suitable analog signals, and PWM can be used for LEDs, motors, servos, and other control applications.

Typical Application Scenarios

IoT Projects

Suitable for wireless sensors, data loggers, cloud-connected devices, and smart monitoring systems.

Smart Home

Can control lights, switches, appliances, security devices, and environmental sensors.

Robotics

Useful as the main controller for robots requiring wireless connectivity and multiple sensor/actuator interfaces.

Multimedia

Suitable for experimental voice, audio, streaming, and Wi-Fi multimedia applications.

Wearable Devices

Its compact design and low-power capabilities make it suitable for portable and battery-powered electronics.

Applications

• IoT development
• Smart home automation
• Wireless sensor systems
• Robotics
• Industrial automation
• Data logging
• Wi-Fi projects
• Bluetooth projects
• Wearable electronics
• Remote monitoring
• Sensor networks
• Arduino projects
• MicroPython projects
• ESP-IDF development
• Embedded systems

Package Includes

• 1 × ESP32 Type-C CP2102 Dual-Core WiFi + Bluetooth 38-Pin Development Board

Product Disclaimer

Product information provided on our website may not be entirely accurate as specifications can vary between manufacturers, suppliers, and production batches. Please verify the actual board specifications and pinout before using it in a critical application.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual board in PCB colour, component placement, connector design, chip markings, or antenna configuration.

Important Note

Power Supply

Use a stable 5V power source and a suitable USB Type-C cable for reliable operation. Insufficient power may cause resets or unstable behaviour.

Pin Mapping

The 38-pin ESP32 pinout can vary between board versions. Always verify the specific pinout before connecting sensors, motors, displays, or other external hardware.

CP2102 Driver

A suitable CP210x USB driver may be required for the computer to recognize the board’s USB serial connection.

Recommended Related Products

Explore relevant alternatives and complementary products selected from the full Robosap catalogue.

• ESP32 Type-C CP2102 30 Pin Dev Board – Dual Core WiFi+BT
• ESP32 WiFi+Bluetooth Dual Core ESP32 Development Board 38Pin
• ESP32 S3 Zero S3Fh4R2 Mini DEV Board WiFi+Bluetooth TYPE C ARDUINO ESP SUPERMINI
• ESP32 WiFi Bluetooth BLE Development Board 30 Pin
• nanoESP32-C6 N8 ESP32 C6 Development Board with Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, Zigbee, Thread and Dual USB Type-C
• ESP32-AIVoice-Z01 AI Large Model(LLM) Development Kit ChatGPT-4o/Llama 3 Voice Assistant Chatbot, Multi-model support