M5PaperS3 ESP32S3 Development Kit (960x540, 4.7inch eInk Display, 235 ppi)

Bring clarity and efficiency to your IoT projects with the M5PaperS3 ESP32‑S3 Development Kit. Featuring a 4.7‑inch 960×540 capacitive touch E‑Ink display, dual‑core processor, Wi‑Fi connectivity, and ultra‑low power consumption, it’s perfect for smart home control panels, industrial monitoring dashboards, digital signage, and portable data loggers. With 8MB PSRAM, 16MB flash, MicroSD expansion, built‑in gyroscope, RTC, and a 1800mAh rechargeable battery, the M5PaperS3 offers developers a versatile platform for creating always‑on, sunlight‑readable, and energy‑efficient IoT interfaces.

📘 M5Stack M5PaperS3: Smart E-Ink Display Controller

The M5PaperS3 by M5Stack is a sleek, low-power e-ink display controller powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, designed for modern embedded and IoT applications.

🖥️ Touch-Integrated E-Ink Display

• 4.7” display with 540×960 resolution

• Supports 16-level grayscale for crisp text rendering

• Equipped with a GT911 capacitive touchscreen with dual-point touch and gesture recognition

• Full-screen design enhances visual experience over traditional LCDs

• E-ink technology offers ultra-low power usage and image retention during power-off

🔧 Built-In Interaction Components

• Integrated gyroscope sensor for lift-to-wake functionality

• Onboard buzzer and physical buttons for tactile feedback

• Internal RTC (BM8563) enables smart sleep/wake cycles

• Battery status circuit monitors health in real time

💾 High-Efficiency Storage

• ESP32-S3R8 with 8MB PSRAM

• External 16MB Flash memory for faster access and greater capacity

• MicroSD slot for removable data storage

🔋 Power System

• Built-in 1800mAh lithium battery with charging support

• Optimized for long battery life and continuous use

📡 Connectivity & Expansion

• Supports OTG functionality for external USB peripherals

• Open HC1.25-4P interface for sensor integration and expansion modules

• Enhanced antenna design for stronger signal performance

• Includes a hanging hook for portability and installation flexibility

🌐 Ideal Use Cases Perfect for diverse applications like:

• IoT monitoring

• Smart home control panels

• Environmental and health data tracking

• E-labels and digital signage

• Field data logging

Features

📋 M5PaperS3 Specifications at a Glance

🧠 Main Controller: ESP32-S3R8

🎮 Interaction Features: Gyroscope, Buzzer & Physical Button

💾 Memory: 8MB PSRAM + 16MB External Flash

🖥️ Display: 4.7" Touch-enabled E-Ink Screen (540×960 resolution)

🔋 Battery: 1800mAh Lithium Battery with Charging Support

⏰ RTC: BM8563 for Sleep/Wake Scheduling

🌿 Efficiency: Low Power Consumption Design

💻 Supported Development Platforms:

• 🧩 UIFlow 2.0

• 🛠️ Arduino IDE

• ⚙️ ESP-IDF

• 🔧 Platform.IO

Includes

• 1x M5PaperS3

Recommended Applications for M5PaperS3

📡 IoT Monitoring Track environmental data, device status, or remote sensors with low power and high clarity.

🏠 Smart Home Control Panels Use PaperS3 as a touch-based interface for home automation and system management.

🏷️ Electronic Labeling & Signage Display price tags, shelf info, or dynamic labels that remain visible even without power.

📚 Educational & Learning Tools Create interactive teaching aids, coding platforms, or low-distraction e-ink study companions.

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