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ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5 Dual-Core 240MHz Supports ESP-IDF/Arduino/MicroPython
ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board Product Overview
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is a compact-size microcontroller development board from Waveshare, based on the ESP32-S3-WROOM series module, featuring a dual-core Xtensa 32-bit LX7 processor running at up to 240MHz. The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board integrates 512KB SRAM (TCM) and 384KB ROM. Onboard CH343 and CH334 chips on the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board enable both USB and UART development through a single USB Type-C port. The pinout is compatible with ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 for strong compatibility and expandability. Software-wise, the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board supports ESP-IDF, Arduino, and MicroPython development environments. The series offers multiple memory configurations with 8MB/16MB/32MB Flash and 8MB/16MB PSRAM, making the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board widely applicable in AIoT, smart home, industrial control, edge computing, and embedded development.
ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board Key Features
High-Performance Dual-Core Processor: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is powered by the ESP32-S3-WROOM series module with a dual-core Xtensa 32-bit LX7 processor running at up to 240MHz. Integrated 512KB SRAM (TCM) and 384KB ROM.
Flexible Memory Configurations: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board provides multiple Flash and PSRAM options:
N8R8: 8MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM
N16R8: 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM
N32R16V: 32MB Flash (Octal SPI, OPI mode) + 16MB PSRAM
Dual-Mode Wireless Connectivity: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board integrates 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n with 40MHz bandwidth) and Bluetooth 5 LE dual-mode wireless, supporting Bluetooth Mesh.
Type-C + CH343/CH334 Dual-Chip Design: Onboard CH343 and CH334 chips on the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board enable both USB and UART development through a single USB Type-C port.
Pin Compatibility & Rich Peripherals: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board features a pinout compatible with ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 for strong expandability. Rich peripheral interfaces for connecting various modules.
Castellated Module Design: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board features castellated holes for direct soldering onto custom carrier boards, facilitating productization.
Multiple Low-Power States: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board supports various low-power operating states with adjustable balance between communication distance, data rate, and power consumption.
Multi-Platform Development Support: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board supports ESP-IDF, Arduino, and MicroPython with comprehensive SDK and open-source tutorials.
ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board Selection Guide
| Model | Module | Flash Configuration | PSRAM Configuration | Antenna | Headers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N8R8 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 | 8MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | PCB Antenna | No |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N8R8-M | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 | 8MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | PCB Antenna | Yes |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N16R8 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 | 16MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | PCB Antenna | No |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N16R8-M | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 | 16MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | PCB Antenna | Yes |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N16R8-U | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 | 16MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | External Antenna | No |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N16R8-UM | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 | 16MB (Quad SPI) | 8MB | External Antenna | Yes |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N32R16V | ESP32-S3-WROOM-2-N32R16V | 32MB (Octal SPI) | 16MB | PCB Antenna | No |
| ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT-N32R16V-M | ESP32-S3-WROOM-2-N32R16V | 32MB (Octal SPI) | 16MB | PCB Antenna | Yes |
Note: "-M" suffix indicates pre-soldered headers; "-U" suffix indicates external antenna design.
ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board Applications
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is widely used in:
AIoT & Edge Computing: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board enables AIoT edge nodes with local AI inference and data processing
Smart Home & Automation: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is ideal for smart lighting, smart locks, environmental monitoring, and smart control panels
Industrial Automation: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board suits industrial data acquisition, remote equipment monitoring, and industrial gateways
Wearable Devices: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board can be used in smart watches and health monitoring devices
Audio/Video & Multimedia: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board supports audio playback, voice recognition, and GUI display
Education & Maker Projects: The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is great for Arduino programming, MicroPython experiments, and embedded system learning
Prototyping & Product Development: The castellated design of the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board allows direct integration into final products
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FAQ
1 What is the Waveshare ESP32-S3 development board
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is a high performance IoT development board based on the ESP32-S3-WROOM series module featuring a dual core processor and supporting dual mode Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless communication.
2 What are the processor core and main frequency of the board
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board features an Xtensa 32 bit LX7 dual core processor with a main frequency up to 240MHz and comes with 512KB of SRAM and 384KB of ROM onboard offering powerful computing capabilities.
3 What are the different memory versions available for this board
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board is available in three main memory versions. The N8R8 version includes 8MB PSRAM and 8MB Flash. The N16R8 version includes 8MB PSRAM and 16MB Flash. The N32R16V version includes 16MB PSRAM and 32MB Flash. Each version offers both unsoldered and pre soldered header options.
4 How is the wireless communication performance of this board
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 supporting 802.11 b/g/n and 40MHz bandwidth and Bluetooth 5 low energy as well as Bluetooth Mesh networks providing excellent RF performance and IoT networking capabilities.
5 What are the onboard interfaces and communication chips
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board utilizes a standard USB Type C interface and features onboard CH343 serial port chip and CH334 USB HUB chip. A single Type C port can simultaneously satisfy both USB and UART development and debugging needs and supports reversible plugging.
6 What software and integrated development environments are supported
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board fully supports the official ESP IDF open source development framework as well as Arduino IDE and MicroPython. It is backed by comprehensive SDKs open source tutorials and documentation making it easy for developers of all levels to get started.
7 What operation buttons and status indicators are on the board
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board has a BOOT button and a RESET button for program download and hardware reset. It is equipped with one programmable RGB LED and one 3.3V power indicator for clear visual status monitoring.
8 What are the physical dimensions and pin compatibility
The overall physical dimensions of the ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board are 63.30 millimeters by 25.40 millimeters. It features a castellation hole design and its pin layout is fully compatible with the official Espressif ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 board allowing for seamless expansion of various peripherals.
9 What peripheral pins and hardware features does the board support
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board exposes a rich set of peripheral interfaces supporting GPIO ADC analog to digital conversion PWM output touch sensors JTAG debugging and standard communication buses such as SPI I2C and UART.
10 How is the power management and consumption control
The ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT Series Development Board features an onboard 5V to 3.3V voltage regulator chip and supports multiple low power operating states allowing developers to flexibly balance wireless communication distance data transfer rates and system power consumption based on application requirements.
- Product Series:
- ESP32-S3-DEV-KIT
- Available Models:
- N8R8, N8R8-M, N16R8, N16R8-M, N16R8-U, N16R8-UM, N32R16V, N32R16V-M
- Main Module:
- ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 / ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U / ESP32-S3-WROOM-2
- Processor:
- Xtensa 32-bit LX7 Dual-Core
- Max Frequency:
- 240MHz
- SRAM:
- 512KB
- Flash Configuration:
- N8R8: 8MB / N16R8: 16MB / N32R16V: 32MB
- PSRAM Configuration:
- N8R8: 8MB / N16R8: 8MB / N32R16V: 16MB
- Wireless Connectivity:
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) + Bluetooth 5 LE
- USB Interface:
- USB Type-C（USB + UART）
- Onboard Chips:
- CH334 USB HUB
- Pin Compatibility:
- Compatible with ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1
- Development Environments:
- ESP-IDF、Arduino、MicroPython
