Summary of Contents for Espressif ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1
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» ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 This user guide will help you get started with ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 and will also provide more in-depth information. The ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 is an entry-level development board equipped with either ESP32-S3-WROOM- 1 or ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U, a general-purpose Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE MCU module that integrates complete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE functions.
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The document consists of the following major sections: Getting started: Overview of the board and hardware/software setup instructions to get started. Hardware Reference: More detailed information about the board’s hardware. Hardware Revision Details: Revision history, known issues, and links to user guides for previous versions (if any) of the board. Getting Started This section provides a brief introduction of ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1, instructions on how to do the initial hardware setup and how to flash firmware onto it. Description of Components ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 - front The key components of the board are described in a counter-clockwise direction. Key Component Description ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 and ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U are two powerful, generic Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE MCU modules that have a rich set of ESP32-S3-WROOM-1/1U peripherals. They provide acceleration for neural network computing and signal processing workloads. 5 V to 3.3 V LDO Power regulator that converts a 5 V supply into a 3.3 V output. All available GPIO pins (except for the SPI bus for flash) are broken Pin Headers out to the pin headers on the board for easy interfacing and programming. For details, please see Header Block.
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Key Component Description A Micro-USB port used for power supply to the board, as well as the USB-to-UART Port communication with the ESP32-S3 chip via the on-board USB-to- UART bridge. Download button. Holding down Boot and then pressing Reset Boot Button initiates Firmware Download mode for downloading firmware through the serial port. Reset Button Press this button to restart the system. ESP32-S3 full-speed USB OTG interface, compliant with the USB 1.1 ESP32-S3 USB Port specification. USB-to-UART Bridge Single USB-to-UART bridge chip provides transfer rates up to 3 Mbps. RGB LED Addressable RGB LED, driven by GPIO48. 3.3 V Power On LED Turns on when the USB power is connected to the board. Start Application Development Before powering up your board, please make sure that it is in good condition with no obvious signs of damage. Required Hardware ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 USB 2.0 cable (Standard-A to Micro-B) Computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS Note Be sure to use an appropriate USB cable. Some cables are for charging only and do not provide the needed data lines nor work for programming the boards. Software Setup Please proceed to Get Started, where Section Installation Step by Step will quickly help you set up the development environment and then flash an application example onto your board. Contents and Packaging Retail orders If you order a few samples, each board comes in an individual package in either antistatic bag or any packaging depending on your retailer. For retail orders, please go to https://www.espressif.com/en/company/contact/buy-a-sample.
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Wholesale Orders If you order in bulk, the boards come in large cardboard boxes. For wholesale orders, please go to https://www.espressif.com/en/contact-us/sales-questions. Hardware Reference Block Diagram The block diagram below shows the components of ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 and their interconnections. ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 (click to enlarge) Power Supply Options There are three mutually exclusive ways to provide power to the board: USB-to-UART Port, default power supply (recommended) 5 V and GND pins 3V3 and GND pins Header Block The two tables below provide the Name and Function of the pins on both sides of the board (J1 and J3). The pin names are shown in ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 - front. The numbering is the same as in the Board Schematic (PDF). Name Type Function...
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