Espressif ESP32-S3-BOX-3B

This is the ESP32-S3-BOX-3B bare-bones version of the ESP32-S3-BOX-3 kit without add-ons. Click here for the standard ESP32-S3-BOX-3 kit edition which comes with more sensors!

With its freely available development resources, ESP32-S3-BOX-3 is the ultimate choice for prototyping new projects or building complex AIoT systems.

Espressif Systems (688018.SH) is excited to announce the latest addition to its lineup of development kits, ESP32-S3-BOX-3. This fully open-source AIoT development kit is based on the powerful ESP32-S3 AI SoC and is designed to revolutionise the field of traditional development boards. We expect that ESP32-S3-BOX-3 will quickly be established as a next-generation development tool.

ESP32-S3-BOX-3 comes packed with a rich set of add-ons, empowering developers to easily customise and expand this kit’s functionality with Espressif’s trusted software solutions such as ESP-SR, ESP RainMaker and Matter. Whether you are a professional engineer, maker, hobbyist, educator, or student, ESP32-S3-BOX-3B is your ultimate choice for prototyping new projects or building complex AIoT systems!

Unparalleled Al Capabilities

ESP32-S3-BOX-3 is based on Espressif’s ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (LE) SoC, with AI acceleration capabilities. In addition to ESP32-S3’s 512KB SRAM, ESP32-S3-BOX-3 comes with 16MB of Quad flash and 16MB of Octal PSRAM.

ESP32-S3-BOX-3 runs Espressif’s own speech-recognition framework, ESP-SR, which provides users with an offline AI voice assistant. It features far-field voice interaction, continuous recognition, wake-up interruption, and the ability to recognize over 200 customizable command words. BOX-3 can also be transformed into an online AI chatbot using advanced AIGC development platforms, such as OpenAI. Read this blog, and discover the potential of combining ChatGPT with BOX-3, which can revolutionize the way we interact with IoT devices. You can also check out the relevant ChatGPT demo here.

Powered by the high-performance ESP32-S3 SoC, BOX-3 provides developers with an out-of-the-box solution for creating Edge AI and HMI applications. The advanced features and capabilities of BOX-3 make it an ideal choice for those in the IIoT industry who want to embrace Industry 4.0 and transform traditional factory-operating systems.

Please note: To ensure the proper functioning of the microphone, please remove the screen protector before using any applications that require the microphone, such as voice recognition or recording.

Kit Includes:

• ESP32-S3-BOX-3, a main unit that can work on its own
• ESP32-S3-BOX-3-DOCK, a functional accessory serving as a stand for the main box
• USB-C Power Cable
• RGB LED module and Dupont wires for testing

Multiple Components for Flexible Extensibility

The ESP32-S3-BOX-3 is equipped with a 2.4′ (320 x 240) SPI touchscreen, two digital microphones, a speaker, a Type-C port, and a high-density PCIe connector which allows for hardware extensibility.

ESP32-S3-BOX-3 comes with a comprehensive set of documentation, examples, and development resources, making it easy to start and progress with it quickly.

• Use Espressif’s online firmware flashing platform ESP Launchpad for fast performance with a single click.
• With the LVGL graphics library and SquareLine Studio’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can quickly implement GUI development. See the LVGL demo. It also supports Embedded Wizard.
• Implement private Cloud-based remote control and phone control via ESP RainMaker.
• Remotely monitor and debug your devices via the ESP Insights dashboard.
• Build Matter-over-Wi-Fi/Thread end-devices, Thread border routers, and Matter gateways with the ESP Matter Solution.
• Use the IDF Component Manager to easily integrate any BOX-related components into your projects.

Resources

ESP-BOX Open-Source Content Includes:

• Schematic and PCB Source File
• Shell 3D Print Source File
• Firmware Source Code
• Examples Source Code
• GitHub repository
• CE Certification