Description The M5Stack M5PaperMono with LoRa & NFC is an ESP32-S3 e-paper development board built for low-power display, near-field identification and long-range communication projects. It combines a touch-enabled 3.97-inch eInk display, 480x800 resolution, 4-level grayscale output and integrated frontlight in a slim PaperMono enclosure. Inside the M5PaperMono LoRa NFC board, the ESP32-S3R8 works with 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, microSD storage, RX8130CE RTC, BMI270 6-axis IMU, M5IOE1 IO expander, RGB LED, buzzer and PDM microphone. The NFC section uses ST25R3916 for ISO14443A/B, FeliCa and ISO15693, while the LoRa section uses SX1262 with a built-in FPC antenna for the 868MHz to 923MHz band. With its 1150mAh battery and M5PM1 power management, this LoRa NFC e-paper device fits e-reader prototypes, e-paper signage, access control terminals, identity authentication and intelligent transportation displays where long screen retention, touch input and wireless communication matter. Features ESP32-S3R8 core: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor at 240MHz with 16MB Flash and 8MB Octal PSRAM. 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper: SSD1677 display, 480x800 resolution, 4-level grayscale, FT6336G touch and integrated frontlight. Long-range LoRa: SX1262 Stamp LoRa-1262 design supports 868MHz to 923MHz with built-in FPC antenna. NFC identification: ST25R3916 supports ISO14443A, ISO14443B, FeliCa and ISO15693 modes. Low-power portable design: 1150mAh battery and M5PM1 power management support mobile IoT use cases. Rich peripherals: microSD, RTC, IMU, RGB LED, buzzer, PDM microphone and user buttons support interactive embedded interfaces. E-paper precautions: use full refresh periodically and avoid continuous fast partial refreshes to reduce ghosting and panel stress. Specifications Product name M5Stack M5PaperMono with LoRa & NFC (800x480, 3.97 inch eInk Display) Product type ESP32-S3 e-paper development board / LoRa NFC e-paper device SoC ESP32-S3R8, Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, 240MHz Flash 16MB PSRAM 8MB Octal Wireless 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, LoRa SX1262, NFC ST25R3916 Display 3.97 inch E-Paper Mono SSD1677, 480x800, touch FT6336G Grayscale 4-level grayscale display Frontlight Integrated e-paper frontlight Battery 1150mAh Audio PDM microphone LMD4737T261-AC02 and built-in buzzer Sensors / peripherals BMI270 IMU, M5IOE1 IO expander, microSD, RX8130CE RTC, RGB LED NFC ISO14443A/B, FeliCa, ISO15693 LoRa band 868MHz to 923MHz with built-in FPC antenna Buttons 2 user buttons plus power button for ON/OFF/RESET/BOOT Product size 61.0 x 101.0 x 7.95mm Product weight 74.7g Package size 113.2 x 69.6 x 21.0mm Gross weight 91.3g Applications Mini e-reader and offline information display prototypes. Low-power e-paper signage with Wi-Fi or LoRa status updates. NFC access control terminal and identity authentication device development. Intelligent transportation terminal and asset-status display projects. IoT field nodes that need retained display content, local input and long-range communication. Product List Included item 1 x PaperMono Battery Built-in 1150mAh battery Cable / charger Not specified on the official product list Other Content Hardware detail: the PaperMono layout exposes the LoRa, NFC, microSD, RTC, IMU and control areas used in low-power IoT projects. USB Type-C access: the Type-C power and programming side is important for firmware development and charging workflows. Side structure: the slim e-paper enclosure keeps the display readable while leaving access to controls and interface areas. Internal feature overview: use the official hardware map to confirm LoRa, NFC, battery, frontlight, touch and ESP32-S3 resources before integration. Relevant terms for this page include M5Stack M5PaperMono, ESP32-S3 e-paper development board, 3.97-inch eInk display, LoRa NFC e-paper device, SX1262 LoRa e-paper and NFC e-paper dashboard. For search and project planning, this M5Stack M5PaperMono can be described as an ESP32-S3 e-paper development board with a 3.97-inch eInk display, a LoRa NFC e-paper device architecture, SX1262 LoRa e-paper communication and NFC e-paper dashboard capability. For compact field interfaces, the M5Stack M5PaperMono works especially well as a LoRa NFC e-paper device and an NFC e-paper dashboard for status pages that must remain visible between updates. Resources M5Stack C153 product documentation M5Stack Arduino documentation M5Stack UIFlow documentation Espressif ESP-IDF documentation for ESP32-S3 FAQ What is the display resolution?The M5Stack M5PaperMono uses a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display with 480x800 resolution and 4-level grayscale. Does it include LoRa and NFC?Yes. It includes SX1262 LoRa for 868MHz to 923MHz and ST25R3916 NFC supporting ISO14443A/B, FeliCa and ISO15693. Is a battery included?Yes. The official specification lists a built-in 1150mAh battery with M5PM1 power management. What should I know about e-paper refresh?M5Stack recommends periodic full refreshes after partial refreshes and avoiding prolonged direct sunlight or continuous fast partial refreshes. What is included in the package?The official package list states 1 x PaperMono.
