XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5
ppisljar·freeesp32_audioplayer·main_board/datasheets/xiao_v14/202003753_XIAO ESP32S3 Sense_v1.5_SCH&PCB_260226/XIAO ESP32S3_V1.5.kicad_pcb
About the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 PCB
XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 is an open source ESP32 PCB design by ppisljar, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 17.8 × 21.1 mm, with 70 components from 38 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the LP0404N3T5G, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the ESP32-S3R8, SGM6029CYG/TR, SGM40567-4.2XG/TR, GD25Q64ENIGR and XIAO-Add-On. By type, the board carries 28 capacitors, 12 resistors, 8 test points, 5 ICs, 5 inductors and 2 relays.
It belongs with the audio, iot & wireless and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
ESP32 Audio Player main board (KiCad, XIAO ESP32-S3)
Open-source ESP32 audio playback board designed primarily as the hardware platform for freeesp32ave`** — audio-visual entrainment (AVE) firmware.
This repository contains the full KiCad project: schematic, PCB layout, design rules, 3D models, datasheets, and helper scripts.
KiCad 3D renders. Top: TRRS headphone jack, USB-C, microSD slot, XIAO ESP32-S3 module, LED/expansion pin headers. Bottom: speaker amplifier (APA2068), bulk capacitors, level-shifting resistors.

Main components on the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5
XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 bill of materials (BOM)
70 components, 38 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESP32-S3R8 | QFN56G-0.4-7X7MM | U1 |
| 1 | SGM6029CYG/TR | BGA6-0.35-0.745X10.95X0.4MM | U3 |
| 1 | SGM40567-4.2XG/TR | WLCSP-0.4-0.92X1.16X0.4MM | U4 |
| 1 | GD25Q64ENIGR | USON8-0.8-4X3MM | U5 |
| 1 | XIAO-Add-On | XIAO-14P-Add-On | U9 |
| 1 | LP0404N3T5G | PMOS_1.0_0.6_0.35MM | Q1 |
| 1 | 40MHz/306011364 | X4-SMD-1.6X1.2X0.35MM | X1 |
| 1 | DF40C-30DP-0.4V(51) | BTB30-0.4-7.52X2.97X1.14 | J3 |
| 1 | U.FL-R-SMT-1 | U-FL3P-SMD-2.6X2.6X1.0MM | ANT1 |
| 1 | VBAT | TP-80X40MIL | BAT0 |
| 1 | GND | TP-80X40MIL | GND0 |
| 2 | SKTAAAE010/311021459 | SW4-SMD-2.8-2.6X1.6X0.53MM | K1, K2 |
| 8 | TEST-POINT'4545' | TP-D45MIL | TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6, TP7, TP8 |
| 1 | UBF31-0171 | USB2.0-TYPE-C | USB0 |
| 1 | RED | LED-0402 | CHG0 |
| 1 | LMBR4010BST5G | DFN1006-2L | D2 |
| 1 | Yellow | LED-0402 | D3 |
| 1 | 2nH | L0201 | L1 |
| 1 | 3.3nH | L0201 | L2 |
| 1 | DNP | L0201 | L3 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470nH | L0603 | L4 |
| 1 | 24nH | L0201 | L5 |
| 4 | DNP | C0201 | C1, C2, C17, C20 |
| 4 | 2.2uF | C0201 | C3, C9, C13, C16 |
| 3 | 4.7uF | C0201 | C4, C5, C6 |
| 3 | 10pF | C0201 | C7, C8, C28 |
| 4 | 1uF | C0201 | C10, C21, C25, C26 |
| 8 | 100nF | C0201 | C11, C14, C15, C19, C22, C23, C29, C30 |
| 1 | 10nF | C0201 | C12 |
| 1 | 1pF | C0201 | C18 |
| 2 | 5.1K | R0201 | R1, R2 |
| 2 | 22R | R0201 | R3, R4 |
| 1 | 499R | R0201 | R6 |
| 3 | 10K | R0201 | R7, R8, R11 |
| 1 | 100K | C0201 | R9 |
| 1 | 220K | R0201 | R10 |
| 1 | 249K | R0201 | R13 |
| 1 | 1.5K | R0201 | R15 |
XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 design files
The KiCad project lives in the ppisljar/freeesp32_audioplayer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5: common questions
What microcontroller does the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 use?
The XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 is built around the LP0404N3T5G, from the ESP32 family.
How big is the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 PCB?
The XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 measures 17.8 × 21.1 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5?
70 components, from 38 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 design files?
From the ppisljar/freeesp32_audioplayer repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ppisljar. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the XIAO ESP32S3 V1.5 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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