ESP32-S3-Matrix is a compact microcontroller development board with multiple digital interfaces, such as 20x GPIO pin headers, and onboard 8*8 RGB LED matrix, which can be used for displaying cool RGB LED effects or simple images.
In terms of hardware, it adopts ESP32-S3 as the main chip, integrates high-performance Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, low-power co-processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, RF module, and other peripheral interfaces, enabling it to be compatible with other devices, and is easy to use.
In addition, it supports development on Arduino IDE, and you can easily get started with it and apply it to your projects.
Features and Specifications:
- Adopts ESP32-S3FH4R2 chip with Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, capable of running at 240 MHz
- Integrated 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 2MB PSRAM, 4MB Flash memory
- Integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE dual-mode wireless communication, with superior RF performance.
- Type-C connector, easier to use
- Onboard QMI8658C attitude sensor
- Onboard 8 × 8 RGB LED matrix for colorful lighting display
- Adapting Dout pin for extending RGB matrix
- 17 × multi-function GPIO pins
- Rich peripheral interfaces for achieving various functions flexibly
- Supports multiple low-power operating states, adjustable balance between communication distance, data rate and power consumption to meet the power requirements of various application scenarios
Package Includes:
1 x ESP32-S3-Matrix
Technical Specifications
| Brand | WAVESHARE |
|---|---|
| Model | ESP32-S3 |
| Interface / Protocol | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Package Quantity | 8 pcs |
| Color | Blue |
| SKU | AI6678 |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 RGB LED Matrix and QMI8658C Attitude Sensor, Supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE, ESP32 Development Board is a versatile iot development boards used across a wide range of applications including rapid IoT prototyping, connected sensor platforms, edge computing, wearable devices, and home automation.
Common use cases:
- Prototyping a smart environmental monitor
- Building a BLE-connected fitness tracker
- Creating an edge AI inference device
This product is ideal for IoT engineers, embedded developers, and electronics students.
Technical Tip: Development boards with built-in displays and sensors accelerate prototyping. Check GPIO count and peripheral support for your project needs.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
- Genuine WAVESHARE product sourced from authorized channels

Aryan Panchal (verified owner) –
Excellent for smart home projects. This Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 connects reliably to my router.
Gaurav Vohra –
Great Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. OTA updates work perfectly. Using 5 of these around my house.
Farhan Malhotra (verified owner) –
Excellent for smart home projects. This Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 connects reliably to my router.
Yashwant Singh (verified owner) –
Nice Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 for IoT prototyping. Breadboard compatible which is a plus.
Isha Goyal (verified owner) –
Good quality Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. Flash memory is sufficient for most projects.
Naman Mishra (verified owner) –
Love this Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. Built a smart switch with it. Works with Home Assistant perfectly.
Aisha Modi (verified owner) –
Good Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. WiFi works well. Sometimes needs a reset but overall solid.
Pankaj Chauhan –
Excellent Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8! WiFi connectivity is strong and stable. Perfect for IoT projects.
Shruti Dave (verified owner) –
Great quality Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. Flashed with ESPHome and it works beautifully.
Ajay Dave (verified owner) –
This Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 is a beast for the price. Running a web server on it with no issues.
Sachin Bhatt –
Outstanding Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.
Hemant Gill (verified owner) –
Excellent Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8! WiFi connectivity is strong and stable. Perfect for IoT projects.
Kabir Deshpande (verified owner) –
Good quality Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. Flash memory is sufficient for most projects.
Prashant Reddy (verified owner) –
Outstanding Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8! Programmed it with Arduino IDE. All features work as documented.
Dhruv Parekh (verified owner) –
Good quality Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8. Flash memory is sufficient for most projects.
Vivek Vohra (verified owner) –
Perfect for my IoT project. This Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 has excellent WiFi performance.
Kabir Vyas (verified owner) –
Excellent Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8! WiFi connectivity is strong and stable. Perfect for IoT projects.
Karan Pillai –
This Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, Onboard 8×8 is amazing for home automation. Connected all my smart devices easily.