FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 AI Development Kit (MIPI CSI / DSI & Wi-Fi 6)

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Introduction

Unleash true 1080p edge AI and interactive HMI applications with the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 Development Kit. This all-in-one solution is engineered around the powerful ESP32-P4: a dual-core RISC-V processor featuring a Single-Precision FPU and a professional-grade media engine with hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding (1080p@30fps). The kit provides both MIPI and parallel interfaces for maximum camera and display flexibility, while an onboard co-processor delivers next-generation Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5. To bring it all together, the included IO Expansion Board streamlines development, providing an effortless platform to create sophisticated projects like high-performance AI cameras, responsive smart displays, and other advanced vision systems.

Features of ESP32-P4


High-Performance AI and Video Processing

The ESP32-P4 is engineered for advanced HMI and video applications. Its 360MHz dual-core RISC-V CPU features a single-precision FPU and AI instruction extensions, providing powerful computational performance for complex algorithms.

It boasts a professional-grade multimedia engine, capable of handling 1080p video streams via its MIPI-CSI/DSI and parallel camera/display interfaces. The onboard hardware accelerator delivers real-time H.264 encoding at 1080p@30fps, while the integrated ISP, PPA, and 2D-DMA ensure smooth, responsive GUI development. Combined with native support for capacitive touch and speech recognition, this kit is the perfect choice for any intelligent interactive device.


Next-Generation Wireless Connectivity

A dedicated ESP32-C6 co-processor handles all wireless tasks, freeing the main ESP32-P4 CPU to dedicate its full power to AI models and video processing. This separation ensures maximum performance and stability for the core application.

  • For AI Cameras and Smart Doorbells: Wi-Fi 6 provides the high throughput and low latency needed to smoothly stream processed 1080p video to the cloud or a smartphone, eliminating stutter and lag even in crowded wireless environments.
  • For Interactive Panels and Robotics: Bluetooth 5 (LE) simplifies the device commissioning process, enabling effortless initial setup via a smartphone app. This also allows the device to act as a hub, reliably controlling nearby Bluetooth sensors, smart locks, or lights.

  • Rapid Prototyping with IO Expansion Board

    The IO Expansion Board is designed to eliminate common hardware bottlenecks like messy wiring and unstable connections. It provides a clean, reliable, and clearly labeled hardware foundation, freeing developers to focus on application code.

  • For Robot Vision Systems: I2C gyroscopes and motor drivers can be plugged directly into the dedicated headers without cross-referencing pinout diagrams. Hardware can be assembled in minutes, allowing development to shift immediately to control algorithms.
  • For Home Automation Panels: The clearly marked UART headers facilitate the rapid connection of LiDAR sensors or other serial peripherals. Ample power pins ensure stable, simultaneous power for multiple sensors and a display, eliminating frustrating issues caused by an unstable power supply.

  • ESP32-P4 Development Board & IO Expansion Board


    Compatibility Notice: This board uses the ESP32-P4 chip (v1.0). It is compatible with both Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF. Please note that the advanced MIPI-CSI and AI functions currently require the ESP-IDF. All other functions are fully supported in the Arduino IDE.

    Specification

    Processor & Memory

  • HP Core: RISC-V 32-bit Dual-Core @ 360 MHz
  • LP Core: RISC-V 32-bit Single-Core @ 40 MHz
  • PSRAM: 32MB
  • Flash: 16MB
  • L2 Cache Memory: 768 KB
  • Wireless Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi Provided by: Onboard ESP32-C6 Co-processor
  • Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
  • Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5 (LE)
  • Interfaces & Peripherals

  • Display Interface: 1x MIPI-DSI (2-lane, Raspberry Pi compatible)
  • Camera Interface: 1x MIPI-CSI (2-lane, Raspberry Pi compatible)
  • USB: 1x High-Speed USB OTG 2.0 (Type-C), 1x USB CDC (Type-C)
  • Audio: 1x Onboard PDM Microphone
  • Storage: 1x TF Card Slot
  • Other: I2C, I3C, SPI, I2S, UART, SDIO, ADC, Touch, PWM, IR
  • Physical & Electrical

  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Input Voltage: 5V DC (via Type-C or VCC)
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
  • Main Board Dimensions: 25.4 x 60 mm
  • Note: Peripheral functions are multiplexed. The numbers above represent the maximum available count for each type.

    Shipping List
  • FireBeetle 2 Board ESP32-P4 Microcontroller x1
  • IO Expansion Board for FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 x1
  • 20pin-2.54mm Pin Header x2
  • Documents
  • Product wiki
  • ESP32-P4 Datasheet
  • FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 Schematic
  • FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 IO Expansion Schematic
  • FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 IO Expansion Dimension Drawing
  • MIC Datasheet
  • Applications
  • AI-enabled network cameras with real-time facial recognition and video streaming
  • Smart video doorbells or digital peephole viewers
  • Object tracking gimbals and robot vision systems
  • Interactive home automation control panels
  • Multimedia advertising displays and interactive digital photo frames