Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

Development Board

Code name: ESP32_C3_AWS_EXPRESSLINK_DEVKIT

Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit is a development board based on the ESP32C3 microcontroller using RISCV architecture.

This board features a maximum CPU frequency of 160 MHz and 4MB flash memory.

About Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

The ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit is a development board that hosts Espressif's AWS IoT ExpressLink module, based on the ESP32-C3-MINI-1-N4-A. It provides out-of-the-box, seamless AWS IoT connectivity for external host MCUs through a simple serial interface, transforming offline products into cloud-connected devices. The module handles complex tasks such as authentication, device management, connectivity, messaging, and OTA updates, relieving developers from maintaining complex firmware and providing end-to-end security and fleet management at scale.

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Technical Specifications

Complete technical specification details for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

Connectivity

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

Bluetooth 5.0

BLE 5.0

Microcontroller

Model esp32c3

Clock Speed 160 MHz

Flash Size 4MB

Architecture riscv

✨ Features & Pins

Digital IO 22

Analog Input 6

PWM 6

Interrupts 16

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Quick Setup

Copy-paste configs for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit - auto‑generated from this board's exact hardware specs.

ESP32C3 160 MHz 4MB DIO Xtensa

In Arduino IDE 2 select Esp32 C3 Aws Expresslink Devkit from the esp32 by Espressif package. In PlatformIO use board = esp32-c3-devkitm-1. ESP32C3 · 160 MHz · 4MB · DIO.

Tools menu settings

Board (select in Arduino IDE) Esp32 C3 Aws Expresslink Devkit

CPU Frequency 160 MHz

Flash Size 4MB

Flash Mode DIO

Upload Speed 921600

Architecture Xtensa

In Arduino IDE 2, open Boards Manager, search "esp32" by Espressif and install it. Then go to Tools → Board and select "Esp32 C3 Aws Expresslink Devkit" for the Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit.

platformio.ini


[env:esp32-c3-aws-expresslink-devkit]
platform  = espressif32
board     = esp32-c3-devkitm-1
framework = arduino

; Exact hardware config for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit
board_build.mcu        = esp32c3
board_build.f_cpu      = 160000000L
board_build.flash_size = 4MB
board_build.flash_mode = dio
board_upload.flash_size = 4MB

The board value is a close generic match - check PlatformIO board registry for an exact fit.

esp32: block (YAML)


esp32:
  board: esp32-c3-devkitm-1
  framework:
    type: arduino   # or "esp-idf"

# Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit - 160 MHz ESP32C3
# Flash: 4MB | USB: N/A

Paste into your device's .yaml. See ESPHome ESP32 docs for full options.

esptool.py - flash command


esptool.py \
  --chip esp32c3 \
  --baud 921600 \
  write_flash \
    --flash_mode dio \
    --flash_size 4MB \
    0x1000 bootloader.bin \
    0x8000    partitions.bin \
    0xe000    boot_app0.bin \
    0x10000   firmware.bin

Install: pip install esptool - replace firmware.bin with your binary - bootloader at 0x1000

Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit Pinout Diagram

Complete pin reference for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

The ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit pinout includes multiple GPIOs and communication interfaces. It offers power pins (3.3V and GND), UART (TX, RX), I2C (SDA, SCL), and SPI (MISO, MOSI, SCK, SS) for seamless connectivity. ADC pins are available for analog input applications. It also supports PWM and other digital functions, making it adaptable for various embedded projects.

Useful Links

Datasheets and resources for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

Board Datasheet

Technical specifications

ESP32C3 Datasheet

Microcontroller reference

Pin Mappings

Complete pinout and GPIO mapping for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

Digital I/O Pins

Interrupt Pins

Analog Inputs

PWM Pins

Pin	Analog	Touch	PWM
0	A0	T0	PWM
1	A1	T1	PWM
2	A2	T2	PWM
3	A3	T3	PWM
4	A4	T4	PWM
5			PWM
6			PWM
7			PWM
8			PWM
9			PWM
10			PWM
11			PWM
12			PWM
13			PWM
14			PWM
15			PWM
16			PWM
17			PWM
18			PWM
19			PWM
20			PWM
21			PWM

Legend

A0 Analog input

T0 Touch sensor

PWM PWM capable

RX/TX Serial pins

LED Built-in LED

# Pin number

Default Tools & Configuration

Build and upload settings for Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit

Setting	Value
Bootloader tool	esptool_py
Uploader tool	esptool_py
Network uploader tool	esp_ota
Bootloader address	`0x1000`
Flash mode	dio
Boot mode	dio
Maximum upload size	1280 KB (1310720 bytes)
Maximum data size	320 KB (327680 bytes)

Configuration Summary

The Espressif ESP32-C3-AWS-ExpressLink-DevKit uses esptool_py for uploads , esp_ota for OTA updates, and esptool_py bootloader at 0x1000.

Flash mode: dio | Boot mode: dio

Max sketch size: 1280 KB | Max data size: 320 KB