Espressif ESP32-S2 Programming Manual page 39

Chapter 1. Get Started
ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1 Kit v1.2
The ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1 kit v1.2 is a development kit by Espressif that is mainly created to:
• Demonstrate the ESP32-S2's human-computer interaction functionalities
• Provide the users with the tools for development of human-computer interaction applications based on the
ESP32-S2
There are many ways of how the ESP32-S2's abundant functionalities can be used. For starters, the possible use
cases may include:
• Smart home: From simplest smart lighting, smart door locks, smart sockets, to video streaming devices,
security cameras, OTT devices, and home appliances
• Battery-powered equipment: Wi-Fi mesh sensor networks, Wi-Fi-networked toys, wearable devices, health
management equipment
• Industrial automation equipment: Wireless control and robot technology, intelligent lighting, HVAC control
equipment, etc.
• Retail and catering industry: POS machines and service robots
The ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1 kit consists of the following boards:
• Main board: ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1
• Extension boards:
– ESP-LyraT-8311A v1.2
– ESP-LyraP-TouchA v1.1
– ESP-LyraP-LCD32 v1.1
– ESP-LyraP-CAM v1.0
Due to the presence of multiplexed pins on ESP32-S2, certain extension board combinations have limited compati-
bility. For more details, please see
This document is mostly dedicated to the main board and its interaction with the extension boards. For more
detailed information on each extension board, click their respective links.
This guide covers:
• Getting Started: Provides an overview of the ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1 and hardware/software setup instructions to
get started.
• Hardware reference: Provides more detailed information about the ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1's hardware.
• Hardware Revision Details: Covers revision history, known issues, and links to user guides for previous versions
of the ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1.
• Related Documents: Gives links to related documentation.
Espressif Systems
New version available:
Fig. 20: ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1-Kit Overview (click to enlarge)
- audio player
- touch panel
- 3.2"LCD screen
- camera board
Compatibility of Extension
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