EdgeS3[D] is our brand new REUSABLE development board/module.
EdgeS3[D] uses an M.2 B-Key edge connector to allow you to insert and remove this module from a carrier PCB using an compatible M.2 B-Key socket. No more single use soldering of modules onto your boards while prototyping, which allows you to have less boards and move them between projects easily.
EdgeS3[D] also included is an onboard IO Expander with an additional 8x IO broken out to the connector, for those demanding applications that require just a few more IO..
EdgeS3[D] include everything you'd expect in a full featured board from Unexpected Maker - Onboard 3V3 regulator, battery charging and monitoring, excellent deep sleep and a finely tuned RF layout, it also has ESD protection for those of us that forget we are a walking static charge machine!
The EdgeS3[D] includes the following features:
- Dual 32bit Xtensa LX7 cores @ up to 240Mhz
- RISC-V Ultra Low Power Co-processor
- 2.4GHz Wifi - 802.11b/g/n
- Bluetooth LE 5 + Mesh
- 8MB QSPI Flash
- 2MB of extra QSPI PSRAM
- 700mA 3.3V LDO Regulator
- ULTRA LOW Deep Sleep Current
- Native USB + USB Serial JTAG
- LiPo Battery Charging
- NEW I2C Battery Fuel Gauge
- NEW 3D High Gain Antenna AND u.FL connector
- 29 + 8 GPIO via IO Expander
- M.2 B-Key Edge Connector
Note: EdgeS3[D] is no compatible with a M.2 slot in your computer. Please don't attempt to insert it "just to see".
NEW! Two antenna options on the one board!
EdgeS3[D] includes an onboard antenna and a u.FL connector for an external antenna on the same board, and you can switch which antenna to use via the RF switch on the fly from inside your code!
The onboard antenna is selected by default, so you never need to worry about the RF switch being in a bad state, or the ESP32-S3 getting damaged if you forget to plug in an external antenna.
Board Comparison Matrix
Platforms
Please check out the new PLATFORMS area of the Getting Started guide to find out all about developing for your new board in a range of different languages!
Downloads
EdgeS3[D] Schematic
GitHub
The Unexpected Maker ESP32-S3 GitHub Repo includes the following items:
- 3D STEP file for the EdgeS3[D]
- Hi-res pinout reference card for the EdgeS3[D]
- Helper libraries for Arduino, CircuitPython and MicroPython
ESP32-S3 Datasheet
If you need more detailed information about the ESP32-S3, including full IO capabilities and other functionality, please refer to the ESP32-S3 Datasheet from Espressif.