ESP32-S3 RGB Matrix Driver Board:

240 MHz Xtensa 32-bit LX7 Dual-core Processor

Board specifications:

The ESP32-S3-RGB-Matrix is a high-performance, highly integrated LED matrix panel driver board designed by Waveshare. It is suitable for HUB75 interface RGB matrix panels and related embedded applications. Based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, it integrates large-capacity Flash storage, RTC chip, IMU, TF card slot, low-power audio codec chip, dual microphones, and so on. It also provides reserved interfaces such as USB, UART, I2C, and GPIO, offering strong scalability and enabling users to quickly develop and integrate it into practical applications.

• Equipped with ESP32-S3-N32R16 Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz main frequency
• Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE)
• Built in 512KB Static RAM and 384KB ROM, with onboard 32MB Flash memory and 16MB PSRAM
• Compatible with the full product line of Waveshare LED RGB matrix panels, and can smoothly run graphical interface programs such as LVGL
• Onboard ES7210 echo cancellation chip for improved voice processing performance
• Onboard ES8311 low-power audio codec chip, supporting high-quality audio input and output
• Equipped with dual microphones array for audio algorithms such as noise reduction and echo cancellation, suitable for accurate speech recognition and voice wake-up applications
• Onboard speaker header, supports audio playback output, and can be connected directly to a speaker
• Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope) for detecting motion gesture, etc.
• Integrated SHTC3 temperature and humidity sensor for accurate environmental monitoring
• Onboard TF card slot for extended storage of images, audio, and various file types, making it convenient for reading and writing data
• Onboard PCF85063 RTC chip with a reserved SH1.0 batt connector, enabling continuous timekeeping during power loss
• Reserved GPIO expansion header for peripheral expansion and custom function development, supporting diverse application requirements
• Dual power supply ports design, supporting stable operation of up to six 64 × 64 RGB Matrix panels, with cascading support for large-scale display applications
• Onboard USB Type-C port for power supply, firmware programming, and debugging
• Onboard RST and BOOT programmable buttons for easy custom function development

Product Specifications:

• Power Voltage : 5V
• Maximum Current Rating : 10A
• Supported Resolution : 64 × 64, 64 × 32, 80 × 40, 96 × 48
• Interface Type : HUB75
• Maximum Resolution (Cascaded) : 6 × 64 × 64
• Operating Temperature : -40℃ ~ +85℃
• Dimensions : 50 × 42 (mm)

Designed for AIoT applications:

Powered by Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor with frequency up to 240 MHz

Powerful AI Computing Capability & Reliable security features

Supports driving multiple LED matrix panels:

Supports AI voice interaction:

No complicated assembly or wiring required—quickly integrate with AI models

Supports ESP-IDF, Arduino, LVGL GUI development:

Comprehensive SDK, dev resources, tutorials to help you easily get started

Application Examples:

 for reference only, please refer to the package content for the detailed part list.

Wiring Examples:

 for reference only, please refer to the package content for the detailed part list.

What's On Board:

• ESP32-S3-N32R16 : The SoC with WiFi and Bluetooth, up to 240MHz operating frequency
• QMI8658 : QST 6-axis sensor (3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope)
• RTC batt connector : SH1.0 female header
• SHTC3 : High-precision temperature and humidity sensor
• Type-C power supply port
• USB Type-C port : Supports power supply, program download, and debugging
• TF card slot : Supports external TF card
• Speaker header
• Dual microphones
• 5V power output : power supply output for LED matrix panels
• BOOT button
• RESET button
• GPIO expansion header : for peripheral expansion and customization
• SN74HC245 : Octal bus transceiver with 3-State outputs
• ES8311 : Low-power mono audio codec chip
• ES7210 : Audio decoder IC

Outline dimensions:

Resources & Services:

Documentations:

• Wiki

Package Includes:

• 1 x ESP32-S3-RGB-Matrix
• 1 x 8Ω 5W speaker
• 1 x SH1.0 4pin cable ~100mm
• 1 x Screws pack