ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker
meerzafarnoohani·ESP32-S3_Cellular_GNSS_Tracker
About the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker PCB
ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker is an open source ESP32 PCB design by meerzafarnoohani, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 45.3 × 119.6 mm, with 118 components from 56 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the VO14642AABTR, AP7361C, USBLC6-2P6, L76 and DS3231M. By type, the board carries 45 resistors, 29 capacitors, 10 diodes, 8 ICs, 8 transistors and 7 connectors.
It belongs with the rf & radio and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
A professional-grade, long-range tracking and data-logging platform. This project integrates high-speed processing, precise GNSS positioning, and LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity to create a robust "Internet of Moving Things" (IoMT) gateway.
Main components on the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker
ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker bill of materials (BOM)
118 components, 56 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 | ESP32S3WROOM1UN16R8 | IC1 |
| 2 | VO14642AABTR | VO14642AABTR_Modified | IC2, IC3 |
| 1 | AP7361C | SOT-89-5 | U1 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2P6 | SOT-666 | U4 |
| 1 | L76 | Quectel_L76_XCVR | U5 |
| 1 | DS3231M | SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_P1.27mm | U7 |
| 1 | SIM7080G | XCVR_SIM7080G | U9 |
| 1 | UMH3N | SOT-363_SC-70-6 | Q4 |
| 7 | MMBT3904 | SOT-23 | Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11, Q12 |
| 1 | 32.768kHz | Crystal_SMD_3215-2Pin_3.2x1.5mm | Y1 |
| 3 | Conn_01x02 | JST_EH_B2B-EH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Vertical | J1, J2, J3 |
| 3 | Conn_Coaxial | U.FL_Hirose_U.FL-R-SMT-1_Vertical | J6, J11, J20 |
| 1 | NSIM-1-A | CUI_NSIM-1-A | J18 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | Battery_Cell | BT1 |
| 1 | SMF05C | SOT-363_SC-70-6 | CR1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0 | USB_C | E1 |
| 1 | R-78K5.0-2.0 | CONV_R-78K5.0-2.0 | PS1 |
| 3 | SW_Push | SW_SPST_CK_RS282G05A3 | SW1, SW2, SW3 |
| 1 | LM2596S-ADJ | VREG_LM2596S-ADJ | VR1 |
| 2 | SS34 | D_SMA | D1, D16 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 1 | LED SZYY0402R | D_0402_1005Metric | D3 |
| 2 | 1N5822 | D_SOD-123 | D6, D7 |
| 1 | ESD5Z3.3T1G | D_SOD-523 | D9 |
| 2 | LED SZYY0402B | LED_0402_1005Metric | D15, D18 |
| 1 | LED GREEN | LED_0402_1005Metric | D17 |
| 1 | 47nH | L_0402_1005Metric | L3 |
| 1 | 47u | inductor_47uH__C5189938 | L4 |
| 1 | 220u, 35V | CP_Elec_8x10.5 | C1 |
| 8 | CL05B104KB54PNC 100nF,50V,X7R | C_0402_1005Metric | C2, C5, C16, C31, C39, C43, C49, C58 |
| 1 | CL05A105KA5NQNC 1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C6 |
| 2 | CL05B104KB54PNC 10u | C_0402_1005Metric | C7, C32 |
| 1 | CL21A226MAQNNNE 0805,22uF,25V,X5R | C_0805_2012Metric | C17 |
| 1 | 10u | CP_Elec_5x5.4 | C26 |
| 2 | 10u | C_0402_1005Metric | C27, C28 |
| 4 | 100u | C_1206_3216Metric | C40, C41, C47, C48 |
| 3 | 22p | C_0402_1005Metric | C44, C45, C46 |
| 1 | 2n | C_0402_1005Metric | C50 |
| 1 | 100n | C_0402_1005Metric | C52 |
| 1 | 1u | C_0402_1005Metric | C53 |
| 3 | 100u | CP_Elec_6.3x5.4 | C54, C55, C56 |
| 1 | 0402WGF1002TCE 0402,10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 4 | 0402WGF5101TCE 0402,5.1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R19, R20, R41 |
| 2 | 0 | C_0402_1005Metric | R3, R4 |
| 2 | 22 | C_0402_1005Metric | R5, R6 |
| 1 | 0402WGF1002TCE 0402,1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R7 |
| 4 | 0402WGF1002TCE 10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R11, R12, R17, R18 |
| 5 | 0402WGF220JTCE 22 | R_0402_1005Metric | R13, R14, R32, R33, R35 |
| 1 | 0603WAF100JT5E 0603,10 | R_0603_1608Metric | R21 |
| 2 | 360 | R_0402_1005Metric | R22, R23 |
| 2 | 0 | R_0603_1608Metric | R30, R56 |
| 1 | 2.1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R37 |
| 3 | 1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R40, R44, R59 |
| 12 | 4.7k | R_0402_1005Metric | R47, R49, R50, R54, R57, R58, R62, R63 +4 |
| 3 | 100k | R_0402_1005Metric | R60, R68, R71 |
| 2 | 47k | R_0402_1005Metric | R64, R66 |
ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker design files
The KiCad project lives in the meerzafarnoohani/ESP32-S3_Cellular_GNSS_Tracker repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB_V1.0.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB_V1.0.kicad_sch
ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker: common questions
What microcontroller does the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker use?
The ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8, from the ESP32 family.
How big is the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker PCB?
The ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker measures 45.3 × 119.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker?
118 components, from 56 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker design files?
From the meerzafarnoohani/ESP32-S3_Cellular_GNSS_Tracker repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which meerzafarnoohani chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the ESP32-S3 Cellular GNSS Tracker without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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