ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Board | 16MB Flash 8MB
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Board | 16MB Flash 8MB
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Development Board – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & AI-Ready
Take your IoT and smart home projects to the next level with the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Development Board. Powered by the ESP32-S3-N16R8 module — featuring 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM — this 44-pin board delivers serious processing muscle, integrated wireless connectivity, and flexible I/O expansion in a beginner-friendly package. Made in Mainland China.
Why Choose the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1?
- Dual-Core 240 MHz Processor: Handles complex tasks including AI inference, speech recognition, and image processing with ease.
- Generous Memory: 16MB external Flash + 8MB PSRAM + 512KB built-in SRAM — plenty of headroom for data-intensive applications.
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5 BLE Built-In: On-board PCB antenna supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy 5 — no extra modules needed.
- Native USB 2.0 (Type-C): Supports OTG and CDC functionality for seamless programming and device communication.
- Breadboard & Jumper Friendly: Most module pins are routed to both sides of the board, making peripheral connections quick and tidy via jumper wires.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed for energy-efficient operation — ideal for battery-powered IoT deployments.
Key Specifications
| Chip Model | ESP32-S3 |
| Memory | 16MB Flash (N16) + 8MB PSRAM (R8) + 512KB SRAM |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 BLE |
| Clock Speed | Up to 240 MHz (Dual-Core 32-bit) |
| GPIO | Up to 45 general-purpose pins |
| ADC | 14 × 12-bit channels |
| UART | 3 ports |
| Protocols | SPI, I2C, I2S, PWM |
| USB | Native USB 2.0 — OTG & CDC |
| Power Input | 5V / 3.3V (on-board LDO regulator) |
| Connectivity Port | Type-C USB |
| Package | TQFP, 44-Pin |
Interfaces & Peripheral Highlights
- PWM: Great for motor control or LED dimming projects.
- RGB / LCD Controller: Built-in LCD and LED controllers for display-driven applications.
- Vector & DSP Support: Accelerates AI/ML inference workloads directly on-chip.
- Power LED Indicator: 3.3V LED confirms USB power connection at a glance.
Who Is This For?
Perfect for university students, electronics hobbyists, DIY makers, engineers, and technical professionals who want a capable, affordable platform for building connected products — from smart home automation and voice interfaces to edge AI and industrial sensor nodes.
What's in the Box?
- 1 × ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Development Board
- 2 × Pin Header Strips (pre-soldered or unsoldered, as required)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes the ESP32-S3-N16R8 different from a standard ESP32 module?
A: The ESP32-S3-N16R8 builds on the ESP32-S3 chip with a significantly expanded memory configuration — 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM — compared to entry-level variants. It also adds vector calculation and DSP instruction set support, making it well-suited for AI inference, multimedia processing, speech recognition, and image processing tasks right on the device.
Q: Can I use the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 with a standard breadboard?
A: Yes! The board is designed with breadboard compatibility in mind. Its 44-pin layout routes most module pins to both sides of the PCB, so you can plug it directly into a breadboard and connect peripheral components using standard jumper wires — no soldering required for prototyping.
Q: What programming environments are compatible with this board?
A: The ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 is compatible with the Arduino IDE (via the ESP32 board package), Espressif's own ESP-IDF framework, MicroPython, and PlatformIO. The native USB 2.0 Type-C port with CDC support means you can flash firmware directly without a separate USB-to-serial adapter on most setups.
Q: What IoT and smart home applications is this board suitable for?
A: This development board is designed for a broad range of connected applications including smart home automation, IoT sensor networks, voice command interfaces, edge AI projects, motor and LED control, wireless data logging, and multimedia display systems — thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 BLE, LCD controller, and powerful dual-core processor.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.