Bring clarity & efficiency to your IoT projects with the M5PaperS3 ESP32‑S3 Development Kit! Featuring a 4.7″ 960×540 capacitive touch E‑Ink / E-Paper display, dual-core processor, Wi‑Fi connectivity, and ultra-low power consumption, it’s perfect for: Smart home control panels Industrial monitoring dashboards Digital signage Portable data loggers With 8MB PSRAM, 16MB flash, MicroSD expansion, built-in gyroscope, RTC, and a 1800mAh rechargeable battery, the M5PaperS3 offers developers a versatile platform for building: Always-on, Sunlight-readable, Energy-efficient IoT interfaces. M5Stack M5PaperS3: Smart E-Ink Display Controller The M5PaperS3 by M5Stack is a sleek, low-power e-ink display controller powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, designed for modern embedded and IoT applications. Touch-Integrated E-Ink Display 4.7” display with 540×960 resolution Supports 16-level grayscale for crisp text rendering Equipped with a GT911 capacitive touchscreen with dual-point touch and gesture recognition Full-screen design enhances visual experience over traditional LCDs E-ink technology offers ultra-low power usage and image retention during power-off Built-In Interaction Components Integrated gyroscope sensor for lift-to-wake functionality Onboard buzzer and physical buttons for tactile feedback Internal RTC (BM8563) enables smart sleep/wake cycles Battery status circuit monitors health in real time High-Efficiency Storage ESP32-S3R8 with 8MB PSRAM External 16MB Flash memory for faster access and greater capacity MicroSD slot for removable data storage Power System Built-in 1800mAh lithium battery with charging support Optimized for long battery life and continuous use Connectivity & Expansion Supports OTG functionality for external USB peripherals Open HC1.25-4P interface for sensor integration and expansion modules Enhanced antenna design for stronger signal performance Includes a hanging hook for portability and installation flexibility Ideal Use Cases Perfect for diverse applications like: IoT monitoring Smart home control panels Environmental and health data tracking E-labels and digital signage Field data logging Features M5PaperS3 Specifications at a Glance Main Controller: ESP32-S3R8 Interaction Features: Gyroscope, Buzzer & Physical Button Memory: 8MB PSRAM + 16MB External Flash Display: 4.7" Touch-enabled E-Ink Screen (540×960 resolution) Battery: 1800mAh Lithium Battery with Charging Support RTC: BM8563 for Sleep/Wake Scheduling Efficiency: Low Power Consumption Design Supported Development Platforms: UIFlow 2.0 Arduino IDE ESP-IDF Platform.IO Includes 1x M5PaperS3 Recommended Applications for M5PaperS3 IoT Monitoring Track environmental data, device status, or remote sensors with low power and high clarity. Smart Home Control Panels Use PaperS3 as a touch-based interface for home automation and system management. Electronic Labeling & Signage Display price tags, shelf info, or dynamic labels that remain visible even without power. Educational & Learning Tools Create interactive teaching aids, coding platforms, or low-distraction e-ink study companions. Arduino M5Unified Specifications Specification Details SoC ESP32S3R8, Xtensa 32-bit LX7 Dual-Core Processor, 240MHz, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi PSRAM 8MB PSRAM Flash 16MB External Flash Storage Supports MicroSD Card Expansion Display Screen 4.7inch Touch E-Ink Screen (EPD_ED047TC1)Resolution: 960x540 Pixels16-level Grayscale Display Touch Function Supports Two-Point Touch and Various Gestures (GT911 Capacitive Touch Panel) Sensors Built-in Gyroscope Sensor BMI270 @ Communication Address: 0x68 USB Function OTG/CDC/MSC/Firmware Flashing Power Input 5V@500mA Peripheral Interface HY1.25-4P (3v3+GND+2xGPIO) for Extending Sensors and Devices Battery 3.7V@1800mAh @ Charging Chip: LGS4056H Battery Connector SMT-HDR 1.25-2P Charging Current 5V@176mA Power Management PMS150G (Power On/Off and Program Download Control)Built-in BM8563 RTC Chip @ Communication Address: 0x51 Buttons 1x Physical Button (for Device Control, Power On/Off, Reset, Download Mode) Buzzer Onboard Passive Buzzer Wi-Fi Communication range of 111 meters (in open space, with the antenna positioned vertically at 90° to the ground) Power Consumption Low power mode: DC 4.2V / 9.28µA (main power off, gyroscope in low power mode)Standby mode: DC 4.2V / 949.58µA (main power off, gyroscope on)Operating mode: DC 4.2V / 154.02mA (main power on) Operating temperature 0-40°C Product Dimensions 121.5*67.7*7.7mm Package Dimensions 133*76*19mm Product Weight 89.3g Package Weight 112.9g Schematics M5PaperS3 Schematic PDF PinMap EPD_ED047TC1 EPD_ED047TC1 ESP32S3R8 DB0 GPIO6 DB1 GPIO14 DB2 GPIO7 DB3 GPIO12 DB4 GPIO9 DB5 GPIO11 DB6 GPIO8 DB7 GPIO10 XSTL GPIO13 XLE GPIO15 SPV GPIO17 CKV GPIO18 PWR GPIO45 GT911 & BM8563 & BMI270 & BAT_ADC & BUZZER ESP32S3R8 GPIO41 GPIO42 GPIO48 PMS150GU06-PA6/CIN- GPIO3 GPIO21 GT911 SDA SCL INT BM8563 SDA SCL INT Battery Detect ADC_VBAT Buzzer BUZ_PWM microSD microSD CS SCK MOSI MISO ESP32S3R8 GPIO47 GPIO39 GPIO38 GPIO40 USB Power Supply Detection ESP32S3R8 G5 USB Power Supply Detection USB_DET Model Size M5PaperS3 Model Size PDF Softwares Arduino M5PaperS3 Arduino Quick Start M5PaperS3 Arduino M5Unified Driver Library M5PaperS3 Arduino M5GFX Driver Library UiFlow2 M5PaperS3 UiFlow2 Quick Start ESP-IDF M5PaperS3 Factory Firmware Easyloader Easyloader Download Link Notes M5PaperS3 Factory Firmware Download /