Description The M5Stack Core2 for AWS v1.3 is an ESP32 AWS IoT development kit for cloud learning, secure prototyping and edge device experiments. It combines the M5Stack Core2 main controller with the Base M5GO Bottom2 v1.3 expansion base, including an integrated ATECC608 cryptographic chip. The main controller uses the ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 dual-core processor running at 240 MHz with 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, Wi-Fi and a 2.0-inch capacitive touchscreen. The expansion base adds a BMI270 6-axis IMU, SPM1423 digital microphone, 500mAh battery, SK6812 RGB LEDs, magnetic Pogo Pin charging and HY2.0-4P expansion ports. Note The vibration motor built into the M5Core2 physically conflicts with M5 Base series expansion bases. To prevent device damage, do not stack the M5Core2 with any M5 Base series functional base. Some units may exhibit non-linear touch response near the screen edges. Try upgrading the screen firmware using M5Tool to resolve this issue. Features ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 dual-core 240 MHz main controller. 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM and 520KB SRAM for connected applications. ATECC608B-TNGTLSU-G hardware cryptographic chip for secure IoT workflows. 2.0-inch 320 x 240 capacitive touchscreen with three virtual programmable buttons. Built-in speaker, SPM1423 microphone, vibration motor and BM8563 RTC. Base M5GO Bottom2 v1.3 with BMI270 6-axis IMU, 500mAh battery and ten SK6812 RGB LEDs. USB Type-C, Pogo Pin, I2C, GPIO, UART and HY2.0-4P expansion interfaces. Development support for UiFlow1, UiFlow2, Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF and PlatformIO. Specifications Specification Parameter SoC ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 dual-core, 240 MHz SRAM 520KB Flash 16MB PSRAM 8MB Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Hardware Crypto Chip ATECC608B-TNGTLSU-G, address 0x35 Input Voltage 5V @ 500mA Host Interface USB Type-C x1, Pogo Pin x1, I2C x1, GPIO x1, UART x1 Programmable LED SK6812 x 10 Buttons Power button, RST button, screen virtual buttons x 3 Vibration Alert Vibration motor IPS LCD 2.0-inch 320 x 240 ILI9342C Capacitive Touch IC FT6336U Speaker 1W-0928 Microphone SPM1423 I2S Amplifier NS4168 IMU BMI270 RTC BM8563 PMU AXP192 USB-TTL CH9102F DC-DC Boost SY7088 Li-ion Battery 500mAh @ 3.7V Antenna 2.4G 3D antenna Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40C Housing Material Plastic (PC) Product Size 54.0 x 54.0 x 23.5mm Product Weight 72.1g Package Size 90.0 x 60.0 x 30.0mm Gross Weight 114.9g Applications AWS IoT learning and cloud-connected device experiments. Smart home security terminal prototypes. Trusted edge data acquisition and cloud data upload. IoT controller projects and DIY embedded applications. Touchscreen HMI experiments with audio, IMU and RGB status feedback. Product List 1 x Core2 For AWS v1.3 1 x USB Type-C Cable (50cm) 1 x Hex Key L-Shape 2.5mm (For M3 Screw) Other Content Power Operation Single-click the left-side power button to power on, long-press the same button to power off, and single-click the bottom RST button to reset the device. Development Paths The product documentation provides tutorials for connecting to AWS IoT Core and for developing with UiFlow, UiFlow2 and Arduino IDE. ESP-IDF examples and factory firmware are also available for lower-level development. Expansion Interfaces The HY2.0-4P ports expose PORT.A, PORT.B and PORT.C connections for common Grove-style expansion. The Pogo Pin interface supports magnetic charging and also exposes the internal I2C bus. Product Comparison Compared with the earlier Core2 For AWS version, the v1.3 documentation lists BMI270 as the IMU and CH9102 as the USB-TTL device. Resources Core2 For AWS v1.3 Product Documentation Core2 For AWS IoT Core Quick Start M5Tool Firmware Utility Core2 Schematics PDF M5GO-Bottom For AWS v1.3 Schematics PDF Core2 For AWS v1.3 Dimension Diagram PDF Core2 For AWS v1.3 Structure Files ESP32 Datasheet ATECC608 Datasheet Core2 for AWS Arduino Quick Start Core2 for AWS Arduino Library Core2 For AWS ESP-IDF Example Core2 For AWS v1.3 User Demo Easyloader FAQ What is Core2 for AWS v1.3 used for? It is designed for AWS IoT learning, secure IoT prototyping, edge data acquisition and cloud-connected embedded projects. Which controller does this AWS IoT development kit use? It uses the ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 dual-core controller running at 240 MHz, with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM. What security hardware is included? The expansion base integrates an ATECC608B-TNGTLSU-G hardware cryptographic chip for secure IoT workflows. Can it be stacked with M5 Base series expansion bases? No. The sale page note states that the built-in vibration motor physically conflicts with M5 Base series functional bases, so it should not be stacked with them. Which development platforms are supported? The documented platforms include UiFlow1, UiFlow2, Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF and PlatformIO. What is included in the package? The package includes one Core2 For AWS v1.3, one 50cm USB Type-C cable and one 2.5mm L-shape hex key for M3 screws.
