I've been looking at the ESP32-C61, and it’s an interesting addition to Espressif’s lineup. All in a compact, low-cost module.
What stands out to me isn’t just the feature list, but how it fits into the existing ESP-IDF ecosystem and what it enables for hands-on embedded development.
It’s a platform that naturally supports a full progression of skills:
RISC-V → C/C++ → peripherals → FreeRTOS → Wi-Fi 6 → BLE → power management → complete embedded systems
That makes it well-suited for learning and building real firmware that goes beyond simple examples.
I’m curious:
What would you build with an ESP32-C61?
A wireless controller?
A BLE device?
A low-power sensor node?
A custom development board?
Something completely different?
I’d be interested to hear what people think this chip is best suited for.
