Hjem M5Stack Chain Captain ESP32-S3 Controller with LCD, Audio & 800mAh Battery
M5Stack Chain Captain product front on white background
M5Stack Chain Captain connection example with separately available modules
M5Stack Chain Captain product packaging
M5Stack Chain Captain product front on white background
M5Stack Chain Captain connection example with separately available modules
M5Stack Chain Captain product packaging

M5Stack Chain Captain ESP32-S3 Controller with LCD, Audio & 800mAh Battery

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Description

The M5Stack Chain Captain is a programmable controller for modular electronics projects. A color display, three user buttons, microphone, speaker, motion sensor and infrared interface provide a compact user interface without first assembling separate control and audio boards. It can display information, process local input and operate connected expansion devices through the intended bus.

An ESP32-S3R8 with two processor cores, 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM provides the foundation for custom applications. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi supports connected projects. Integrated power management and a rechargeable battery also allow use without a permanently attached USB cable; actual runtime depends on the program, enabled hardware and connected peripherals.

As the master of the Chain series, the controller combines a local graphical interface with daisy-chained modules. Display functions, audio, timekeeping and motion sensing can work together in one application. Additional modules shown in the connection photograph illustrate a possible setup and are not included.

Features

  • Graphical control interface: The 1.54-inch color display provides 240 × 240 pixels with a JD9853A driver. Three user buttons and a separate power button support menu-driven applications with direct feedback. Touch operation is not specified.
  • Audio input and output: An ES8311 codec handles the audio path. The LMA3729T381-0Y3S analog MEMS microphone, AW8737A amplifier and 1W / 8Ω speaker support recording and playback. Voice applications require suitable firmware and, where applicable, an additional service.
  • Motion and timekeeping: The BMI270 provides six-axis acceleration and angular-rate sensing. An RX8130CE real-time clock supports timekeeping, alarms and timed wake-up, allowing measurement and interaction tasks to be coordinated with scheduled activity.
  • Two-way infrared: A transmitter and receiver enable custom remote-control and communication projects. Supported commands and protocols depend on the program; universal compatibility with every household appliance is not assumed.
  • Modular expansion: The Chain connector carries a serial bus for expansion nodes. A separate Grove connector and accessible expansion header support additional circuitry. Matching connector shapes do not automatically imply matching electrical assignments or software protocols.
  • Multi-level power control: M5PM1 and M5IOE1 manage power domains and peripheral control. The integrated 800mAh battery, standby, deep sleep and interrupt-based wake-up options support application-specific power strategies.
  • Multiple development routes: UiFlow2, Arduino, ESP-IDF and PlatformIO are listed development platforms. Library versions and board support must match the project; a finished custom control application is not included with the hardware.

Specifications

Specification Parameter
Product Chain Captain
SKU M5-C160 / C160
SoC ESP32-S3R8 @ Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, 240MHz
Flash 16MB
PSRAM 8MB
Wireless Connectivity 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Display 1.54" LCD @ 240x240 resolution, JD9853A driver IC, SPI
IMU BMI270
RTC RX8130CE
Audio ES8311 audio codec, LMA3729T381-0Y3S analog MEMS microphone, AW8737A amplifier, 1W / 8Ω speaker
IR XL-IRM0038D infrared receiver, MHS153IRCT infrared emitter
Buttons 3 × user buttons + 1 × power button
LED Indicators 1 × charging indicator (red), 1 × operating status indicator (green), 1 × RGB LED
Power Management Stamp Timer Power2 (M5PM1) + M5IOE1
Battery DC 3.7V @ 800mAh
Charging Current LGS4056HDA battery charger IC, 300mA charging current
Input Power DC 5V (USB Type-C / Grove / Chain / Ext.Port (2.54-15P) 5VIN)
Interfaces 1 × USB Type-C, 1 × Chain (HY2.0-4P), 1 × Grove (HY2.0-4P), 1 × Ext.Port (2.54-15P)
Product Size Not yet published
Product Weight Not yet published
Package Size Not yet published
Gross Weight Not yet published

Applications

  • Modular control console: Display measurements and process inputs from attached button, switch or encoder modules within a custom interface. Additional nodes are selected separately to suit the project.
  • Desktop control panel: Combine menus, status information and local actions for device prototypes. Buttons provide navigation while the display and audio can give feedback about selected commands.
  • Connected home-automation experiments: Combine a custom network interface with infrared commands or external sensor nodes. Integration with a particular automation system requires appropriate application software.
  • Audio interfaces and voice prototypes: Record sound, play prompts or experiment with voice interaction. Recognition, processing and any network services are components of the chosen software solution.
  • Measurement and motion prototypes: Capture acceleration and angular rate, then associate readings with events or timestamps. Environmental sensors can be added through suitable expansion nodes and are not built into this controller.
  • Education and development: Explore processor programming, display output, serial communication and low-power behavior on one platform. Test the intended firmware with its real connected loads before deployment.

Product List

  • 1 × Chain Captain
  • 1 × Chain Bridge

Other Content

Chain Connection Example

Chain Captain with separately available expansion modules

Connection and Power

When connecting the Chain Bridge, its triangular arrow must point from the controller toward the downstream node. Check orientation, contact assignment and supply before applying power. External modules require an appropriate protocol and sufficient power budget. The documented input is 5 V DC; do not assume higher voltages are acceptable.

The two four-pin sockets share a connector format but have different signal assignments and roles. The Grove port can serve general-purpose input/output or the second serial channel. The separate expansion header exposes additional supply and processor signals. Check pin assignments and signal levels before attaching custom circuitry.

Programming and Low-Power Operation

Begin with a suitable USB data cable and the chosen development environment. Test display output, buttons and serial logging first, then add expansion nodes progressively. Charge-only cables do not create a computer data connection. Custom applications require program logic, libraries and bus communication to be configured.

Power management can switch individual domains such as the display, audio path and expansion supplies. Planned wake-up events must therefore be considered together with the power rails that remain enabled. A deep-sleep state does not mean every connected device continues operating. Fixed battery runtime, a particular standby current and a maximum chain length are not specified here.

Technical Notes

Interface details follow the current documentation with one Grove and one Chain port. Magnetometer specifications from older documents are not added to this version. Product dimensions, packaging dimensions and measured weight have not yet been published there. The approximately 100 g shipping weight is an estimate, not a published measurement.

Product View

M5Stack Chain Captain display and user buttons

Packaging

Chain Captain Development Kit packaging

Interface Pin Mapping

Specification Parameter
Grove port GND / 5V / G6 (UART2_TX) / G7 (UART2_RX)
Chain port GND / 5V / G18 (UART1_TX) / G17 (UART1_RX)
LCD G15 SCK / G16 MOSI / G45 CS / G46 RS
User buttons G1 KEYA (OK) / G4 KEYB (PREV) / G5 KEYC (NEXT)
IR G47 IR_RX / G48 IR_TX
Shared I²C bus G2 SCL / G3 SDA
I²C addresses ES8311 0x18 / BMI270 0x68 / RX8130CE 0x32 / M5PM1 0x6E / M5IOE1 0x4F
Ext.Port (1–15) 5VIN / VBAT / 3V3_L2 / CHIP_EN / G0_BOOT / G44 / G43 / G8 / G9 / G10 / G11 / G12 / G13 / 5VOUT / GND

Schematic: Sheet 1

Chain Captain V0.6 schematic sheet 1

Schematic: Sheet 2

Chain Captain V0.6 schematic sheet 2

Resources

FAQ

Are the expansion modules in the connection photograph included?

No. The package contains the controller and one bridge connector. The additional modules shown in the example are separate purchases.

Is the display a touchscreen?

The current specification lists a color display and three user buttons, but does not specify touch input. Design interaction around the buttons and the application program.

Can it operate without a USB cable attached?

Yes, a rechargeable battery is built in. Usable runtime depends on display brightness, wireless activity, audio, peripherals and software. Check total power demand when attaching external loads.

Are the two four-pin connectors interchangeable?

No. One is intended for the modular device bus and the other is a separate expansion port. Verify the relevant signal assignment and protocol before connecting hardware.

Is a finished home-automation or voice assistant application included?

The hardware provides building blocks for those projects. A particular user interface, device configuration, speech-recognition workflow or integration requires suitable firmware.

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