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 ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U, or ESP32-S3-WROOM-2, a general-purpose Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® LE MCU module that integrates complete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE functions.

Most of the I/O pins on the module are broken out to the pin headers on both sides of this board for easy interfacing. Developers can either connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 on a breadboard.

ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 with ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 Module

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.

• Related Documents: Links to related documentation.

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.

Note

For boards with ESP32-S3-WROOM-2 modules, the pins GPIO35, GPIO36 and GPIO37 are used for the internal communication between ESP32-S3 and SPI flash/PSRAM memory, thus not availablt for external use.

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.

Hardware Setup

Connect the board with the computer using USB-to-UART Port. Connection using ESP32-S3 USB Port is not fully implemented in software. In subsequent steps, USB-to-UART Port will be used by default.

Software Setup

Please proceed to Get Started, where Section Installation will quickly help you set up the development environment and then flash an application example onto your board.

Contents and Packaging