SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3

Product Overview

Offering massive processing power in a compact, user-friendly footprint, the SparkFun ESP32-S3 Thing Plus provides all the essentials you'll need for demanding connected projects. At its heart lies the ESP32 WROOM-S3 MINI module from Espressif™, built around a Dual-Core Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 processor operating at up to 240 MHz, alongside 4MB of Flash memory and 2MB of dynamic PSRAM.

This board unlocks a world of possibilities for your Internet of Things (IoT) projects by giving you access to reliable wireless connectivity and advanced peripheral control:

• WiFi & Bluetooth® 5 LE: Support for 2.4 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy via a built-in PCB antenna for device-to-device and network communication.
• Advanced Peripherals: Hardware support for native LCD control, an SDIO host, and a TWAI® controller (compatible with ISO 11898-1 CAN Specification 2.0).
• USB Host Support: The ESP32-S3 chip features a dedicated USB Serial/JTAG controller and a Full-Speed USB OTG interface, allowing it to act as a USB host device through the board's single physical USB-C port.

The Thing Plus Advantage

This board is built using the SparkFun Thing Plus form factor, which is 100% compatible with the popular Adafruit Feather footprint. It breaks out 21 of the ESP32-S3's customizable GPIO pins to standard 0.1-inch spaced headers. Because of the ESP32-S3's flexible architecture, you can map core interfaces like UART, I²C, and SPI to almost any pin, giving your designs the freedom they need to be as unique or as standard as the situation requires!

Beyond the powerful microcontroller, we have equipped this board with a collection of built-in features to elevate your project:

• Solderless Qwiic Connector: Seamlessly integrate the board into SparkFun's ecosystem of plug-and-play I²C sensors, actuators, and displays.
• microSD Card Slot: Easily expand your project's data logging and storage capabilities.
• Integrated Power Management: Features a USB-C connector for primary power and programming, plus a 2-pin JST connector for a LiPo battery. The onboard MCP73831 charger and MAX17048 fuel gauge make it incredibly easy to deploy remote, battery-powered projects.
• Dual Status LEDs: A built-in WS2812 addressable RGB LED and a standard blue STAT LED provide on-the-spot visual status updates.

This Thing Plus also features integrated BOOT and RESET buttons for easy hardware management. Whether you are designing complex automation systems or building remote sensor nodes, the SparkFun ESP32-S3 Thing Plus provides the high-speed processing and reliable design you need to bring all your IoT concepts to life.