M5PaperS3 ESP32S3 Development Kit 960x540 4.7 inch EInk Display 235 ppi [EOL]

Bring clarity & efficiency to your IoT projects with the M5PaperS3 ESP32S3 Development Kit!

Featuring a 4.7 960540 capacitive touch EInk / E-Paper display, dual-core processor, WiFi connectivity, and ultra-low power consumption, its 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 540960 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 (540960 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

Schematics

M5PaperS3 Schematic PDF

PinMap

EPD_ED047TC1

GT911 & BM8563 & BMI270 & BAT_ADC & BUZZER

microSD

USB Power Supply Detection

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