Wireless-Tag's ESP32P4C61-TINY Packs Two ESP32 Chips Into a Tiny Open-Source AIoT Board

Two ESP32 Chips, One Pocket-Sized Open-Source Board

Wireless-Tag took the ESP32P4C61-TINY to Kickstarter on June 2, 2026, and it is a delightful little board for edge-vision tinkering. Measuring just 69 x 33 mm, it pairs two ESP32 system-on-chips on one fully open-source design — one for compute, one for wireless — and bundles display and camera connectors so makers can build smart, connected gadgets right out of the box.

The split-chip approach is clever. An ESP32-P4 handles the heavy lifting with a dual-core RISC-V processor running up to 400 MHz, plus a low-power 40 MHz core for background tasks. Alongside it, an ESP32-C61 provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Dedicating one chip to compute and another to radio keeps both jobs running smoothly, which is a smart design choice for responsive AIoT applications.

Memory, Display, and Camera Connectivity

Despite its small footprint, the board is well equipped. It carries 16MB or 32MB of PSRAM, 16MB of NOR flash, and a microSD slot for expandable storage. For interfaces, it includes MIPI DSI and CSI connectors, so a display and a camera can plug straight in — exactly what you need for a compact vision project.

Why a Dual-SoC Design Helps Makers

Separating compute from wireless is more than a spec-sheet curiosity. The RISC-V ESP32-P4 can focus on running camera capture, image processing, and display output without competing for cycles with the network stack, while the ESP32-C61 keeps the Wi-Fi 6 connection stable. For makers building doorbell cameras, smart sensors, or small dashboards, that division of labor means a more reliable single-board computer experience.

Maker-Friendly Pricing and an Open Design

The Kickstarter campaign starts around $40 for the Super Early Bird tier — about 51% off the $81.50 MSRP — with kits that bundle a 2.8-inch display, a camera, an antenna, headers, and a USB-C cable. Shipping is expected in July 2026. Because the entire design is open-source, makers can study the schematics, adapt the board, and learn from it, which is exactly the spirit that keeps the maker community thriving.

Affordable, fully open, and built for display-and-camera projects, the ESP32P4C61-TINY is a charming entry point into edge-vision tinkering — and another sign of how much capability now fits on a board you can lose in your pocket.

Sources: CNX Software (June 2, 2026); Wireless-Tag Kickstarter campaign (June 2026).