ToughC5

SKU:K162

Description

ToughC5 is an outdoor waterproof IoT controller. Built around the ESP32-C5HR8 core module, it features a RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor running at 240MHz, with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM. It supports 2.4 & 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee, Thread) multi-protocol connectivity, meeting access requirements across a variety of network scenarios. It integrates a 2.0" color LCD display (resolution 320 × 240) with a highly sensitive capacitive touch panel, and includes an onboard buzzer, microSD card slot, and RX8130CE real-time clock. The housing is made of PC + ABS (with UV powder), providing resistance to UV aging. Internally, the device offers I2C, GPIO, UART, and RS485 expansion interfaces as well as a battery connector, which are routed externally through the M12 connectors on both sides of the body for additional expansion. The system uses M5PM1 + M5IOE1 for multi-level power management and supports low-power wake-up. The device provides standard water and dust resistance (not designed for immersion), making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as outdoor edge data collection, smart buildings, and industrial gateways.

Tutorial

UiFlow2

UiFlow2

This tutorial introduces how to control the ToughC5 device using the UiFlow2 graphical programming platform.

Arduino IDE

Arduino IDE

This tutorial will introduce how to program and control the ToughC5 device via Arduino IDE.

Features

• ESP32-C5HR8 Core Main Controller
  • 16MB Flash
  • 8MB PSRAM
  • 2.4 & 5 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6
  • Supports BLE 5 / IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee, Thread)
• Human-Machine Interaction
  • 2.0" LCD Capacitive Touch Screen, 320 x 240 Resolution
  • Onboard Passive Buzzer
• Clock and Power
  • Onboard RX8130CE RTC Clock
  • RTC Clock Battery (CR2032 Coin Cell Battery DC 3V@220mAh)
  • M5PM1 + M5IOE1 Multi-Level Power Management
  • DC 3.7V Battery Interface
• Interfaces and Expansion
  • USB Type-C for Debugging / Program Download
  • Internal Interface Expansion Board: HY2.0-4P x 4 (RS485/I2C/GPIO/UART)
  • 2x M12 Body Cable Routing Holes
  • microSD Card Slot
• Easy Wiring, Magnetic Mounting
• PC + ABS (with UV Powder) Housing Material, Resistant to UV Aging

Includes

• 1 x ToughC5
• 1 x USB Type-C Cable (1m)
• 1 x Hex Key L-Shape 2.5mm (For M3 Screw)
• 1 x Hex Key L-Shape 1.5mm (For M2 Screw)
• 1 x 1.25-2P Single-Head Terminal Cable
• 1 x 1.25-4P Single-Head Terminal Cable
• 1 x Waterproof O-Ring

Applications

• Outdoor edge data collection
• Outdoor industrial field control
• Outdoor environment gateway monitoring
• Field low-power sensor terminals

Specifications

Learn

Button Operation

• Single click: Power on / Reset
• Double click: Power off
• Long press: Enter download mode

Schematics

• ToughC5 Schematics PDF

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PinMap

LCD

The screen enable is controlled via PYG5 (PYB_LCD_EN) of the M5IOE1 expansion chip, and the screen reset is controlled via PYG4 (PYB_LCD_RST).

microSD

The microSD card slot enable is controlled via PYG6 (PYB_TF_EN) of the M5IOE1 expansion chip, and PYG14 (PYB_TF_DET) detects the microSD card insertion status.

Touch

The touch screen interrupt signal input is captured via PMG0 (PM_TP_INT) of the M5PM1 power management chip, and PYG2 (PM_TP_RST) controls the touch driver chip reset.

I2C Devices (TP & M5IOE1 & M5PM1)

RS485

HY2.0-4P

M5-Bus

M5PM1

• PYG0(PM_TP_INT): Touch screen interrupt wake-up signal
• PYG1(PM_G1_IRQout): Interrupt output signal connected to ESP32-C5
• PYG2(PM_TP_RST): Touch screen reset
• PYG3(PM_RTC_INT): RTC interrupt wake-up signal
• PYG4(PM_BUZZER_EN): Buzzer drive signal

M5IOE1

• PYG1(PYB_CHG_PROG): Charge current control
• PYG3(PYB_CHG_STAT): Charge status detection
• PYG4(PYB_LCD_RST): LCD screen reset
• PYG5(PYB_LCD_EN): LCD screen enable
• PYG10(PYB_BL_EN): LCD screen backlight drive signal
• PYG6(PYB_TF_EN): microSD card slot enable
• PYG14(PYB_TF_DET): microSD card slot insertion status detection

Model Size

• ToughC5 Model Size PDF

Datasheets

• ESP32-C5
• ILI9342C
• RX8130CE Datasheet
• RX8130CE Register Datasheet

Softwares

Arduino

• ToughC5 Arduino Quick Start
• ToughC5 Arduino M5Unified Driver Library
• ToughC5 Arduino M5GFX Driver Library
• ToughC5 M5PM1 & M5IOE1 Power Management
• M5PM1 Arduino Driver Library
• M5IOE1 Arduino Driver Library

UiFlow2

• ToughC5 UiFlow2 Quick Start

PlatformIO

[env:m5stack-toughc5]
platform = https://github.com/pioarduino/platform-espressif32.git#55.03.37
upload_speed = 1500000
monitor_speed = 115200
build_type = debug
framework = arduino
board = esp32-c5-devkitc-1
build_flags =
    -DBOARD_HAS_PSRAM
    -DCORE_DEBUG_LEVEL=5
    -DARDUINO_USB_CDC_ON_BOOT=1
    -DARDUINO_USB_MODE=1
lib_deps =
    M5Unified = https://github.com/M5Stack/M5Unified
    M5GFX = https://github.com/M5Stack/M5GFX

• ToughC5 Factory Firmware Source Code

Other

• ToughC5 Internal Firmware WebBurner

Video

Product Comparison

Product Comparison	ToughC5	Tough
SoC	ESP32-C5HR8 @ RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor, up to 240MHz	ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 @ Xtensa 32-bit LX6 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz
SRAM	384 KB HP SRAM + 16 KB LP SRAM	520KB
Flash	16MB	16MB
PSRAM	8MB Quad	8MB Quad
Wireless Connectivity	2.4 & 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 / Zigbee / Thread (802.15.4)	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Antenna	FPC antenna, 2.4G & 5G, IPEX-2nd Gen, 14.3 x 5.3mm, cable length 50mm	3D Wi-Fi antenna
LCD Screen	2.0" 320 x 240 ILI9342C full-color display, maximum brightness 853nit	2.0" 320 x 240 ILI9342C full-color display, maximum brightness 853nit
Touch Panel Driver IC	CHSC6540	CHSC6540
Audio	Onboard passive buzzer @8530	NS4168 16bit I2S amplifier + 1W speaker
PMU	M5PM1	AXP192
IO Expansion	M5IOE1 peripheral control system	/
RTC Clock Chip	RX8130CE	BM8563