Product Overview
The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Zero packs Espressif’s dual-core ESP32-S3 (up to 240 MHz) into a tiny board with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 LE and USB-C.
This version comes with pre-soldered 2.54 mm headers, so it drops straight into a breadboard, and supports Arduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF and PlatformIO.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| ESP32-S3 dual-core LX7, 240 MHz | Fast enough for IoT, USB HID and edge AI tasks |
| 8MB flash + 8MB PSRAM | Room for larger programs and buffers |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 LE | Wireless connectivity built in |
| USB Type-C | Power and programming on one cable |
| 24 pre-soldered GPIO | Breadboard-ready |
| WS2812 RGB LED | Programmable status light |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Smart home | Wi-Fi sensors and switches |
| Wearables | Tiny battery-powered devices |
| USB HID | Custom keyboards and macro pads |
| Robotics | Compact controllers |
| Edge AI | Small-scale on-device inference |
Benefits
Tiny footprint
Fits space-constrained projects where a full dev board won’t.
Ready to use
Pre-soldered headers mean no soldering before prototyping.
Flexible programming
Use Arduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF or PlatformIO.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | ESP32-S3, Xtensa LX7 dual-core, up to 240 MHz |
| Memory | 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM |
| Flash / PSRAM | 8MB / 8MB |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 LE, ceramic antenna |
| USB | Type-C |
| GPIO | 24, pre-soldered |
| Power | 5 V via USB-C |
| Programming | Arduino, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, PlatformIO |
Why Choose This Product?
It delivers full ESP32-S3 performance and wireless in one of the smallest breadboard-ready packages available.
Beginner Use Cases
- Blink the RGB LED
- Read a sensor and send data over Wi-Fi
- Build a Bluetooth remote
- Learn MicroPython
Professional Use Cases
- Wearable and battery-powered IoT
- USB HID devices
- Compact wireless sensor nodes
- Product prototypes
Package Includes
- 1 × Waveshare ESP32-S3-Zero (N8R8, headers pre-soldered)
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