Product Overview
This Waveshare ESP32-S3 development board is built around an ESP32-S3-WROOM module with a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor at up to 240 MHz, 16MB flash and 8MB PSRAM.
It follows the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 pinout, has an onboard USB-to-UART chip for easy debugging, and comes with pre-soldered headers.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 16MB flash + 8MB PSRAM | Space for large applications, web servers and ML models |
| ESP32-S3 dual-core, 240 MHz | Strong performance for AIoT |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 LE + Mesh | Flexible wireless networking |
| DevKitC-1 compatible pinout | Works with existing guides and shields |
| Onboard USB-to-UART | Straightforward flashing and debugging |
| Castellated, pre-soldered | Prototype or mount on a carrier board |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| IoT gateways | Wi-Fi and BLE bridges |
| Smart home | Connected controllers |
| AIoT | Voice and vision at the edge |
| Education | Advanced microcontroller labs |
| Industrial | Monitoring nodes |
Benefits
Large memory
16MB flash and 8MB PSRAM handle demanding firmware.
Familiar layout
DevKitC-1 compatibility means existing tutorials apply.
Prototype to product
Castellated edges allow direct mounting on custom boards.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Module | ESP32-S3-WROOM series |
| Processor | Xtensa LX7 dual-core, up to 240 MHz |
| Flash / PSRAM | 16MB / 8MB |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (40 MHz), Bluetooth 5 LE + Mesh |
| Pinout | Compatible with ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 |
| Programming | ESP-IDF, Arduino, MicroPython |
Why Choose This Product?
It’s a full-featured ESP32-S3 board with plenty of memory and a standard pinout — ideal from learning through to professional prototypes.
Beginner Use Cases
- Build a Wi-Fi weather station
- Create a Bluetooth-controlled light
- Host a small web page on the board
- Learn Arduino on ESP32
Professional Use Cases
- IoT gateway prototypes
- Edge AI experiments
- Industrial monitoring nodes
- Custom carrier-board designs
Package Includes
- 1 × Waveshare ESP32-S3 development board (N16R8, headers pre-soldered)
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