Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad
About the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad PCB
Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad is an open source ESP32 PCB design by pacman314159, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 136 × 95 mm, with 131 components from 55 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ESP32-S3-WROOM1, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the AMS1117-3.3, LC709203FQH-01TWG, USBLC6-2SC6, NRF24L01 PA + LNA and TP4056. By type, the board carries 30 resistors, 29 capacitors, 23 diodes, 19 switches, 13 ICs and 8 transistors.
Main components on the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad
Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad bill of materials (BOM)
131 components, 55 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | AMS1117-3.3 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U1, U5 |
| 1 | LC709203FQH-01TWG | WDFN-8-1EP_4x3mm_P0.65mm_EP2.4x1.8mm_ThermalVias | U2 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 | SOT-23-6 | U3 |
| 1 | NRF24L01 PA + LNA | nRF24L01_PA_LNA | U4 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-WROOM1 | esp32s3_wroom_1 | U6 |
| 1 | TP4056 | HTSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.4x3.2mm_ThermalVias | U7 |
| 1 | DW01A | TSOT-23-6 | U8 |
| 1 | 8205 | TSOT-23-6 | U9 |
| 1 | CP2102 | QFN-28-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.1x3.1mm | U10 |
| 1 | ADS1015IDGS | MSOP-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.68x1.88mm_ThermalVias | U11 |
| 1 | 74HC4051 | SOP-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U12 |
| 1 | 74HC165D | SOP-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U13 |
| 1 | Vibration Motor | XDCR_C0720B001F | M1 |
| 1 | SI2301 Si2301 | SOT-23_Handsoldering | Q1 |
| 2 | SS8050 | SOT-23_Handsoldering | Q2, Q4 |
| 1 | IRF4905 | TO-220-3_Vertical | Q3 |
| 2 | 2N2222 | SOT-23_Handsoldering | Q5, Q6 |
| 2 | SI2300 Si2300 | SOT-23_Handsoldering | Q7, Q8 |
| 1 | USB_C_16P | USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4105-xx-A_16P_TopMnt_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | XH2.54 | 2P_male | J2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | XH2.54 | 3P_male | J3, J4, J5, J6 |
| 1 | XH2.54 | 8P_male | J7 |
| 1 | Buzzer | Buzzer_12x9.5RM7.6 | BZ1 |
| 1 | SW_Push | SW_Push_6x6mm_SMD | SW1 |
| 1 | RST Button | SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx31-2LFS | SW2 |
| 1 | Boot Button | SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx31-2LFS | SW3 |
| 2 | Corner button | SW_Tactile_SPST_Angled_PTS645Vx31-2LFS | SW4, SW8 |
| 4 | Adj button | SW_Push_6x6mm_SMD | SW5, SW9, SW13, SW17 |
| 4 | Ctrl button | SW_Push_6x6mm_SMD | SW6, SW10, SW14, SW18 |
| 4 | Config switch | SS12D10 | SW7, SW11, SW15, SW19 |
| 2 | Corner switch | MTS102 | SW12, SW16 |
| 1 | 1N5819 | D_SOD-123 | D1 |
| 2 | Green | D_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D2, D24 |
| 2 | Red | D_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D3, D5 |
| 1 | 1N4001 | D_SMA_Handsoldering | D4 |
| 16 | 1N4007 | D_SOD-123 | D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13 +8 |
| 1 | WS2812B | LED_WS2812B_PLCC4_5.0x5.0mm_P3.2mm | D22 |
| 2 | 1u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C14 |
| 4 | 10U 10u | C_Radial_D5.0mm_H11.0mm_P2.00mm | C2, C6, C10, C16 |
| 12 | 0.1U 0.1u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C3, C4, C7, C9, C11, C13, C15, C17 +4 |
| 9 | 10U 10u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C5, C8, C12, C20, C21, C22, C23, C26 +1 |
| 1 | 22U 22u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C18 |
| 1 | 0.1u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C29 |
| 3 | 100K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R3, R7 |
| 10 | 10K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R2, R11, R15, R19, R20, R21, R24, R25 +2 |
| 1 | 680K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R4 |
| 3 | 1K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R5, R8, R9 |
| 1 | 100R | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R6 |
| 1 | 1K2 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R10 |
| 3 | 22R | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R12, R13, R14 |
| 3 | 4K7 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R16, R18, R23 |
| 1 | 22K1 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R17 |
| 1 | 47K5 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R22 |
| 2 | 5.1K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R28, R30 |
| 1 | 10K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R29 |
Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad design files
The KiCad project lives in the pacman314159/Multipurpose_ESP32_Gamepad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad: common questions
What microcontroller does the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad use?
The Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad is built around the ESP32-S3-WROOM1, from the ESP32 family.
How big is the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad PCB?
The Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad measures 136 × 95 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad?
131 components, from 55 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad design files?
From the pacman314159/Multipurpose_ESP32_Gamepad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with pacman314159. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Multipurpose ESP32 Gamepad 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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