Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | ESP32-S3 Dual-core Xtensa LX7 MCU |
| Audio Output | 1W Mono Speaker with I2S Interface |
| Microphone | Dual Digital Microphone Array (I2S) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Display | 1.28-inch Round LCD Touch Screen |
| Memory | 8MB PSRAM and 8MB Flash |
| Power Supply | USB Type-C 5V Input |
| AI Support | XiaoZhi AI, DeepSeek Integration Ready |
| Expansion | Grove Interfaces and GPIO Headers |
| Dimensions | 65mm x 65mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good for learning embedded AI
As a beginner, I found the example projects very helpful. The only reason for 4 stars is that the initial firmware update took a few tries to get right on Windows, but once done, everything worked smoothly.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best value ESP32-S3 audio board
I've tried several development boards, but this one offers the best combination of display, audio, and processing power for the price. The touch screen is responsive and the build quality feels solid.
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for Voice AI Projects
This board is exactly what I needed for my smart home prototype. The dual microphones pick up voice commands clearly even with background noise. Setting up the XiaoZhi AI was straightforward using the provided documentation.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust for industrial prototyping
We used this for a quick proof-of-concept in our lab. The stability of the Wi-Fi connection and the reliability of the I2S audio stream were critical for us, and this board delivered without issues.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Seamless Voice Interaction
The voice interaction dialogue feature works surprisingly well out of the box. It handles wake words accurately and the latency is low enough for natural conversation flow. Highly recommended for students.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, learning curve on software
The hardware quality is excellent, especially the screen brightness and speaker clarity. However, integrating custom DeepSeek models required some digging into the SDK. Once configured, the response time is impressive.
Q: Can I connect an external battery directly to the board?
A: The board is designed to be powered via USB Type-C. While there are pins for external power, we recommend using a regulated 5V source to avoid damaging the components. Check the schematic for specific voltage tolerance on the GPIO power pins.
Q: Is the LCD screen replaceable if it breaks?
A: The display is connected via a dedicated FPC connector. While technically replaceable if you have soldering skills and can source the exact panel model, it is not intended as a user-serviceable part under standard warranty conditions.
Q: How do I update the XiaoZhi AI firmware?
A: You can update the firmware using the Web Flasher tool available on our wiki page or via the command line using esptool.py. Ensure your board is in download mode by holding the boot button while pressing reset.
Q: Does this board support offline voice recognition?
A: Yes, the ESP32-S3 chip supports offline wake word detection and basic command recognition. Complex natural language processing typically requires a cloud connection or loading specific lightweight models onto the flash memory.
Q: Which IDEs are compatible with this development board?
A: This board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and the official ESP-IDF framework. Most of our AI examples are provided in Python (MicroPython) and C++.
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