SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3
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About the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 PCB
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 is an open source ESP32 PCB design by sparkfun, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 22.9 × 58.4 mm, with 60 components from 36 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ESP32-S3-MINI, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the RT9080-3.3, DT1042-04SO, MAX17048, MCP73831 and ThingPlus. By type, the board carries 18 resistors, 14 capacitors, 8 ICs, 6 diodes, 4 connectors and 3 jumpers.
It belongs with the iot & wireless, dev boards & breakouts and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
A SparkFun Thing Plus development board for the ESP32-S3.
SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3 ========================================
SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3) (WRL-24408)
The SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3 brings a powerful and versatile IoT development platform to the Thing Plus product line. It features the ESP32 WROOM-S3 MINI wireless module from espressif™. The ESP32 WROOM-S3 is built around an Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 processor with massive processing power that operates at up to 240 MHz. It supports both 2.4 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth® 5 (LE) with a built-in PCB antenna. This version of the ESP32-S3 has 4MB Flash memory and 2MB of…

Main components on the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 bill of materials (BOM)
60 components, 36 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | RT9080-3.3 | SOT23-5 | U1, U6 |
| 1 | DT1042-04SO | SOT23-6 | U2 |
| 1 | ESP32-S3-MINI | ESP32-MINI | U3 |
| 1 | MAX17048 | DFN-8 | U4 |
| 1 | MCP73831 | SOT23-5 | U5 |
| 1 | ~ | Ordering_Instructions | U9 |
| 1 | ThingPlus | ThingPlus | U10 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle | USB-C_16 | J1 |
| 1 | microSD_Friction | microSD_Friction_Fit_Common | J2 |
| 1 | JST_2mm_LiPo | JST_SMD_2.0mm-2 | J3 |
| 1 | Qwiic_RA | JST_SMD_1.0mm-4_RA | J4 |
| 1 | OSHW_Logo | Creative_Commons_License | G3 |
| 3 | ~ | Jumper_2_NC_Trace | JP1, JP2, JP3 |
| 2 | Standoff | Standoff | ST1, ST3 |
| 2 | SMD_4.6x2.8mm_h2.5mm | Push_SMD_4.6x2.8mm_h2.5mm | SW1, SW2 |
| 2 | 1.0mm | TestPoint-1.0mm | TP1, TP2 |
| 1 | Green | LED_0603_1608Metric_Green | D1 |
| 2 | BAT60A | SOD-323 | D2, D3 |
| 1 | Yellow | LED_0603_1608Metric_Yellow | D4 |
| 1 | Red | LED_0603_1608Metric_Red | D5 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WS2812B | WS2812_2020 | D6 |
| 1 | 22uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1 |
| 4 | 0.1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C2, C5, C8, C11 |
| 2 | 10uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C4 |
| 2 | 1.0uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C6, C13 |
| 2 | 4.7uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C7, C12 |
| 1 | 4.7uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C9 |
| 2 | 2.2uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C10, C14 |
| 8 | 10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R17 |
| 1 | 330 | R_0402_1005Metric | R7 |
| 1 | 4.7k | R_0402_1005Metric | R9 |
| 2 | 5.1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R10, R11 |
| 2 | 2.2k | R_0402_1005Metric | R12, R15 |
| 2 | 100k | R_0402_1005Metric | R13, R19 |
| 1 | 1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R14 |
| 1 | 2.0k | R_0402_1005Metric | R16 |
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 design files
The KiCad project lives in the sparkfun/SparkFun_Thing_Plus_ESP32-S3 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3: common questions
What microcontroller does the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 use?
The SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 is built around the ESP32-S3-MINI, from the ESP32 family.
How big is the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 PCB?
The SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 measures 22.9 × 58.4 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3?
60 components, from 36 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 design files?
From the sparkfun/SparkFun_Thing_Plus_ESP32-S3 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which sparkfun chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 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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