Develop your Matter Smart Home Device with Beetle ESP32-C6 for Free - NextPCB Accelerator #3

NextPCB and DFRobot are pleased to launch the first NextPCB Accelerator campaign of the new year. This initiative combines NextPCB's manufacturing capabilities with DFRobot's ESP32-C6 hardware to accelerate the development of Matter-enabled devices in the smart home sector.

The Beetle ESP32-C6 by DFRobot is a coin-sized (25×20.5mm) Arduino-compatible IoT development board based on the ESP32-C6 chip. With its 160MHz RISC-V 32-bit processor and support for multiple communication protocols including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, this versatile board is ideal for enabling interoperability across different smart home ecosystems in a Matter-enabled smart home. 

The Beetle ESP32-C6 also features a built-in lithium battery charging management, eliminating the need for external charging modules - perfect for compact and discrete applications, allowing you to turn almost any appliance into a matter-compatible smart home device.

Join the NextPCB Accelerator campaign and start developing products with the Beetle ESP32-C6 today.

What's Included in the Program?

• Free Prototyping Support: Get 2 free PCBA units, including PCB fabrication, components, assembly, and worldwide shipping (valued up to USD $500).
• Comprehensive Technical Support: Get expert assistance with manufacturing engineering, design guidance, certification, and production.
• Personalized Assistance: Receive dedicated one-on-one support throughout your manufacturing journey.

Who Can Participate?

While we prioritize business projects, we welcome hobbyist designs that contribute to the open-source community and showcase interesting applications using Beetle ESP32-C6. All submissions must be original - publicly available designs are not eligible for sponsorship.

Why NextPCB?

Manufacture your Beetle ESP32-C6 design with NextPCB to take advantage of these benefits:

Professional Assembly: Our precision pick-and-place machines, advanced inspection equipment, and rigorous quality control ensure reliable, high-quality results.

Prototype and Scale-up Assistance: From initial prototype to volume production, we provide seamless technical support—eliminating the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.

Batch Programming and Testing: Access comprehensive IC programming, firmware burning, and functional testing services. NextPCB offers free functional testing for up to 10 units—perfect for this free PCBA campaign.

How to Get Started

1. Contact our support team (support@nextpcb.com) to register your project and specify its purpose. We can sign an NDA to protect your intellectual property.

2. Submit your PCBA inquiry through our quotation system and follow the guidance to claim your 2 free PCBA units.

3. We're sponsoring 50 projects for this campaign—register early to secure your spot.

At NextPCB, we're committed to helping you scale your projects with confidence. Start your Beetle ESP32-C6 development journey today with our Accelerator program and comprehensive production support.

For questions or suggestions, contact us at support@nextpcb.com.

NextPCB Accelerator - Supporting You from Prototype to Mass Production

The NextPCB Accelerator campaign is an innovative initiative that empowers creators to bring their ideas to life. Whether you're an entrepreneur or enthusiast, we support your journey from concept to mass production.

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