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Category Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
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Processor ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 (Dual-core Xtensa LX7, up to 240 MHz)
Display Type 3.16-inch IPS LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
Resolution 384 x 536 pixels
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5 (LE)
Onboard Sensors 6-axis IMU (Accelerometer + Gyroscope) and RTC
Storage Expansion MicroSD Card Slot (supports up to 32GB)
Interface Ports USB Type-C for Power and Data, GPIO Headers
Power Supply 5V via USB or 3.3V-5V via VIN pin
Programming Support Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, CircuitPython
Board Dimensions 98mm x 65mm x 12mm

6 reviews

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Anonymous

Mar 30, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent for robotics projects

Used this for a small robot controller. The dual-core processor handles WiFi and motor control simultaneously without lag. Highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Mar 27, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Solid industrial grade feel

The PCB layout is clean, and the components feel durable. The USB-C connection is sturdy. Perfect for moving from prototype to small batch production.

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Anonymous

Mar 24, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best value ESP32-S3 board

I've tried several dev boards, and this one offers the best feature set for the price. The SD card slot is a huge plus for data logging projects.

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Anonymous

Mar 20, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for IoT Prototyping

This board is incredible. The screen is bright and responsive, and having the IMU and RTC built-in saves so much wiring time. Setup with Arduino IDE was seamless.

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Anonymous

Mar 12, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good learning tool

As a beginner, I found the onboard components very helpful to learn about sensors and displays without needing extra modules. Just be careful with the pinout.

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Anonymous

Mar 06, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, documentation could be better

The build quality is solid and the touch screen works flawlessly. I wish the wiki had more specific examples for the IMU sensor, but overall a great purchase.

5 FAQ

Q: What is the maximum capacity for the MicroSD card?

A: The board officially supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB formatted in FAT32. Larger cards may work but are not guaranteed by the manufacturer.

Q: Is the touchscreen resistive or capacitive?

A: The 3.16-inch display features a capacitive touchscreen, which offers better sensitivity and multi-touch support compared to resistive screens.

Q: Where can I find the schematic diagrams for this board?

A: You can download the schematic diagrams, PCB files, and datasheets from the 'Resources' tab on the product page of our official website.

Q: Can I power this board with a 3.7V LiPo battery directly?

A: No, you should not connect a LiPo battery directly to the 5V or 3.3V pins. Please use a dedicated battery management module or connect via the VIN pin if your battery voltage is within the acceptable range (up to 5V).

Q: Does this board support MicroPython out of the box?

A: The board comes with a default firmware, but it is fully compatible with MicroPython. You will need to flash the MicroPython binary using a tool like esptool.py.

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