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Introduction

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Delivering some of the best wireless capability on the market in a familiar footprint, the SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 Thing is built to handle complex Internet of Things (IoT) projects with ease. Powered by the ESP32-C5-WROOM-1 module from Espressif™, this board features a 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor paired with a generous 8MB of Flash memory and 8MB of PSRAM. The ESP32-C5 is a wireless module that supports dual-band WiFi (2.4 and 5GHz) along with Bluetooth® 5, Zigbee and Thread.

Required Materials​

In order to follow along with this guide you'll only need the SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 and a [USB-C cable](USB-C Cable.

Topics Covered​

This guide contains three main sections: Quick Start Guide, Hardware and Software.

The Quick start Guide goes over how to connect the Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 to a computer and run the pre-installed MicroPython WiFi scan example.

The Hardware section includes the Hardware Overview and provides a detailed overview of the Thing Plus - ESP32-C5. The Hardware Assembly page covers how to connect the Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 to a computer.

The Software section covers the MicroPython firmware and included examples as well as how to set up the Thing Plus - ESP32-C5 in the Arduino IDE.

Resources and Support Documentation​

You'll find the board design files (KiCad files & schematic), relevant documentation (datasheets, white papers, etc.) and other helpful links in the Resources. Lastly, the Support section includes a Troubleshooting page that includes any helpful tips specific to this board as well as information on how to receive technical support from SparkFun.