Does this development board support Raspberry Pi Pico HATs?

Yes, the pre-soldered 40-pin GPIO header on the Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 is designed to be compatible with select Raspberry Pi Pico HATs, making hardware expansion incredibly easy.

Why does this board use both ESP32-P4 and ESP32-C6 chips?

The ESP32-P4 handles heavy multimedia processing and AI tasks, while the ESP32-C6 acts as a dedicated network co-processor to provide stable Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity without draining the main CPU's resources.

How do I connect a speaker for AI speech output?

You can connect a standard 8-ohm 2W speaker directly to the onboard MX1.25 2P speaker header located on the back of the Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 board.

Can I get technical advice for my IoT project at your Hong Kong store?

Yes, our technical staff at Sun Cheong Computer Co. Ltd. in Sham Shui Po has over 20 years of experience and can provide expert advice for your DIY electronics and AI integration projects.

What type of cameras and displays are compatible with the MIPI interfaces?

The MIPI-CSI interface supports 2-lane cameras such as the OV5647, and the MIPI-DSI interface supports standard 2-lane DSI screens ranging from 5 to 10.1 inches.

Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 Board | AI Speech & Wi-Fi 6

Name: Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 Board | AI Speech & Wi-Fi 6
Brand: Waveshare
SKU: 21CU000187
Price: 762.0 TWD
Availability: InStock

Short Product Description

The Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 Development Board is a highly integrated, dual-MCU powerhouse designed for edge computing, multimedia processing, and AI speech interaction. Featuring a pre-soldered 40-pin header, an ESP32-P4 dual-core RISC-V processor, and a dedicated ESP32-C6 module for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, it is ready for complex IoT deployments right out of the box. Available in-stock at Sun Cheong Computer Co. Ltd. (新昌電腦有限公司) in Sham Shui Po, this board is the ultimate foundation for makers and engineers building smart home hubs, AI voice assistants, and advanced vision systems.

Key Features

Pre-Soldered 40-Pin Header: Comes with factory-soldered GPIO headers compatible with select Raspberry Pi Pico HATs, allowing for instant plug-and-play prototyping.
Massive Onboard Memory: Equipped with 32MB of in-package PSRAM and 32MB of external Nor Flash to handle large AI models and complex graphical interfaces.
Advanced Wireless Connectivity: Integrates the ESP32-C6 chip to provide high-speed 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 / BLE support via a stable SDIO 3.0 protocol.
Hardware-Level Security: Features Secure Boot, Flash Encryption, cryptographic accelerators, and a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) for enterprise-grade data protection.
Rich Multimedia I/O: Includes MIPI-CSI for camera input, MIPI-DSI for display output, and USB OTG 2.0 High-Speed interface for versatile peripheral expansion.

Full Product Description

Dual-MCU Architecture for Ultimate Edge Computing

The Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 Development Board utilizes a dual-core RISC-V ESP32-P4 processor paired with an ESP32-C6 module to deliver unparalleled edge computing and wireless capabilities. While the primary ESP32-P4 chip handles heavy multimedia processing, image signal processing, and H.264 encoding, the onboard ESP32-C6 acts as a dedicated network co-processor via the SDIO interface. This division of labor ensures stable Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) connections without bottlenecking your main application's performance, making it ideal for high-demand IoT environments.

Native Support for AI Speech and Multimedia

This development board natively supports complex multimedia tasks and AI speech interaction through its integrated MIPI interfaces and onboard audio hardware. With a built-in microphone and an MX1.25 2P speaker header (supporting 8Ω 2W speakers), you can easily connect the board to large online AI models like DeepSeek or Doubao for real-time voice conversations. Furthermore, the 2-lane MIPI-CSI and MIPI-DSI interfaces allow for seamless integration of high-resolution cameras (like the OV5647) and DSI touch displays, transforming the board into a complete smart-display hub.

Pro Tip from Our Technicians

Always ensure your USB Type-C power supply can deliver sufficient and stable current when utilizing the MIPI-DSI display, camera, and Wi-Fi 6 simultaneously on the Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6. Our Sham Shui Po DIY specialists, backed by over 20 years of technical experience, highly recommend using a high-quality 5V/3A power adapter to prevent unexpected brownouts or reboot loops during intensive AI processing tasks.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Waveshare
Main MCU: ESP32-P4NRW32X (Dual-core RISC-V 32-bit)
Network Co-Processor: ESP32-C6-MINI-1 (Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5/BLE)
Memory: 32MB PSRAM (Integrated) / 32MB Nor Flash (Onboard)
Display Interface: MIPI-DSI 2-lane (Supports 5 / 7 / 8 / 10.1 inch DSI screens)
Camera Interface: MIPI-CSI 2-lane (Supports OV5647 cameras, etc.)
Audio Hardware: Onboard Microphone / MX1.25 2P Speaker Header (Supports 8Ω 2W)
Expansion Interface: 40-Pin GPIO Header (Pre-soldered, Pico HAT compatible)
Storage Expansion: Onboard MicroSD / TF Card Slot (SDIO 3.0)
Dimensions: 71.05mm x 21.00mm

Delivery Options

Local delivery within Hong Kong and in-store pickup.
Free shipping for orders of HK$400 or above; HK$35 shipping fee for orders below HK$400.
Shipped by SF Express, usually dispatched the same day for orders confirmed before 6:00 PM (Mon–Sat).
Estimated delivery time: 1–3 business days after dispatch (Hong Kong).
In-store pickup details (location and time) will be confirmed by email or phone message.
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weather or unforeseen circumstances.

FAQ Section

Does this development board support Raspberry Pi Pico HATs?Yes, the pre-soldered 40-pin GPIO header on the Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 is designed to be compatible with select Raspberry Pi Pico HATs, making hardware expansion incredibly easy.
Why does this board use both ESP32-P4 and ESP32-C6 chips?The ESP32-P4 handles heavy multimedia processing and AI tasks, while the ESP32-C6 acts as a dedicated network co-processor to provide stable Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity without draining the main CPU's resources.
How do I connect a speaker for AI speech output?You can connect a standard 8-ohm 2W speaker directly to the onboard MX1.25 2P speaker header located on the back of the Waveshare ESP32-P4-WIFI6 board.
Can I get technical advice for my IoT project at your Hong Kong store?Yes, our technical staff at Sun Cheong Computer Co. Ltd. in Sham Shui Po has over 20 years of experience and can provide expert advice for your DIY electronics and AI integration projects.
What type of cameras and displays are compatible with the MIPI interfaces?The MIPI-CSI interface supports 2-lane cameras such as the OV5647, and the MIPI-DSI interface supports standard 2-lane DSI screens ranging from 5 to 10.1 inches.

Target Users / Applications

AI developers building custom voice-interactive smart home hubs using DeepSeek or Doubao APIs.
IoT engineers prototyping high-security edge computing devices with local H.264 video encoding.
STEM educators teaching advanced multimedia processing and dual-MCU architecture in university labs.