LoRaWAN ESP32-S3 Dev Board

SKU: DFR1195

The LoRaWAN ESP32-S3 Dev Board is a versatile tool for IoT developers, offering detailed specifications and pinout diagrams. It includes components such as the SX1262 RF chip for LoRa communication, a dual-core microprocessor, and various interfaces for connectivity, making it an excellent choice for IoT applications. The board supports multiple wireless protocols including WiFi and Bluetooth 5, and operates at a voltage of 3.3V. With its comprehensive pinout functions, developers can easily integrate sensors and other devices to create efficient IoT solutions.

Overview of LoRaWAN ESP32-S3 Dev Board with Display for IoT Prototyping
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    Basic Parameters

    Parameter Specification
    Operating Voltage 3.3V
    Type-C Input Voltage 5V DC
    Maximum Charging Current 300mA
    Screen Size 0.96 inches (160×80 pixels)
    Operating Temperature -10~60℃
    Module Size 73×45mm

    LoRa Parameters

    Component Specification
    RF Chip SX1262
    Operating Frequency Band 850~930MHz
    Transmission Power 16dBm (EU868) / 22dBm (US915)
    Receiver Sensitivity -137dBm / 125kHz SF=12

    ESP32-S3 Parameters

    Component Specification
    Processor Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
    Clock Speed 240MHz
    SRAM 512KB
    ROM 384KB
    Flash 4MB
    Wireless Protocols WiFi, Bluetooth 5

    Pinout

    On-board Function Diagram

    On-board Function Diagram

    Name Details
    Key1 Button 1, connected to GPIO18
    Key2 Button 2, connected to GPIO0. Press this button and reset the device to enter boot mode; it can be used as a normal button after the system starts.
    LED LED light, connected to GPIO21
    RST Reset button
    0.96' LCD 0.96-inch color LCD screen with a resolution of 160×80
    Charge Charging indicator light
    > Off: No power connected or fully charged
    > Steady on: Charging in progress
    Type-C Interface for code burning and power supply
    Li-ino 3.7V lithium battery interface
    BAT-ADC Lithium battery voltage detection (GPIO1)
    I2C I2C interface, used to connect I2C sensors
    GPIO GPIO interface, which can function as SPI, ADC, I2S, UART, PWM, etc.
    ESP32-S3 ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4 module
    SX126 LoRa transceiver
    IPEX1 IPEX Generation 1 antenna connector, used to connect a LoRa antenna

    LoRa

    PINS ESP32-S3 PINS
    LoRa_MI GPIO5
    LoRa_MO GPIO6
    LoRa_SCK GPIO7
    LoRa_SS GPIO10
    LoRa_BUSY GPIO40
    LoRa_RST GPIO41
    LoRa_RXEN GPIO42
    LoRa_DIO1 GPIO4

    LCD

    PINS ESP32-S3 PINS
    LCD_MO GPIO11
    LCD_SCK GPIO12
    LCD_CS GPIO17
    LCD_RST GPIO15
    LCD_DC GPIO14
    LCD_BL GPIO16
    LCD_PWR GPIO48

    Other

    PINS ESP32-S3 PINS
    BOOT_KEY GPIO0
    USER_KEY GPIO18
    LED GPIO21
    BAT_ADC GPIO1

    IO Functions

    PINS Definition
    IO2 GPIO2 (Analog/Digital Interface)
    IO3 GPIO3 (Analog/Digital Interface)
    IO11 GPIO11/SPI_MISO (Analog/Digital Interface)
    IO12 GPIO12/SPI_SCK (Analog/Digital Interface)
    IO13 GPIO13/SPI_MOSI (Analog/Digital Interface)
    IO43 GPIO43/UART0_TX
    IO44 GPIO44/UART0_RX
    IO8/D GPIO8/I2C_SDA
    IO9/C GPIO9/I2C_SCL
    + 3.3V Output
    - GND
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