M5StickC

The M5Stick-C is a compact development board in the M5Stack family designed around the Espressif ESP32 microcontroller. It provides built-in wireless connectivity with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and integrates a small color display for graphical interfaces. The device is intended for portable, low‑profile IoT projects and quick prototyping, combining a microcontroller, display, and input controls in a single package.

Hardware highlights include the ESP32-based core, a 0.96‑inch color LCD, and on‑board input elements for user interaction. The form factor is small and self-contained, with standard I/O access for peripherals and sensors, enabling simple demonstrations and stand‑alone applications. Power and programming are typically supported via a USB connection, making it convenient for development and testing.

Software support is broad. The M5Stick-C can be programmed using common ESP32 toolchains and languages, including the Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF, as well as MicroPython. M5Stack also provides UIFlow, a graphical programming environment that targets their devices and can simplify creating interfaces and basic projects without extensive coding. This versatility makes the M5Stick-C suitable for educational tasks, rapid prototyping, and compact prototypes that require a display and local interaction.

Typical use cases include small dashboards, sensor display units, portable controllers, and demonstrations where a compact, self-contained ESP32 device with a display is advantageous. The M5Stick-C is part of a broader ecosystem of M5Stack modules and accessories, allowing users to extend functionality through compatible peripherals and hardware extensions.