PaperS3

SKU:C139

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Description

PaperS3 is a touchable low-power e-ink display controller device launched by M5Stack, featuring the ESP32-S3 microcontroller. The front embeds a 960×540 resolution 4.7" (touch and screen integrated) e-ink display, supporting 16-level grayscale. It is paired with a GT911 capacitive touch panel, supporting dual-point touch and various gesture operations. Compared to previous products, PaperS3 adopts a full-screen structure. Unlike standard LCD screens, the e-ink display provides a better text reading experience for users while offering low power consumption, image retention on power loss, and other features.

It integrates a gyroscope sensor, onboard buzzer, and physical buttons, enabling interactions (such as wake-up by lifting) and power on/off operations. In terms of data storage, PaperS3 is equipped with a MicroSD interface and the ESP32-S3R8 chip, which includes 8MB of PSRAM. Additionally, the device has an external 16MB flash memory chip for expanded storage, ensuring higher storage capacity and faster data access speeds. The device features a built-in 1800mAh lithium battery with charging functionality. Combined with the internal RTC (BM8563), it enables sleep and wake-up functions, providing strong battery life. Furthermore, the device has an onboard battery detection circuit to monitor battery status in real-time, ensuring healthy battery management.

The back of the device has an open HC1.25-4P peripheral interface, enabling the expansion of various sensor devices and providing limitless possibilities for future application development. The device also supports OTG functionality, allowing for more external device connections and data exchange possibilities. Compared to previous products, PaperS3 has optimized its antenna for better wireless performance and signal stability. The device design also includes a hanging hook for easy carrying and hanging, enhancing convenience and practicality. It is lighter and thinner than before. In addition, PaperS3 features a magnetic function, allowing users to attach the device to metal surfaces, further enhancing its usability and flexibility.

PaperS3 is suitable for a wide range of low-power display and interaction applications, including IoT monitoring, smart homes, environmental monitoring, health monitoring, electronic tags, and data logging.

Tutorial

Arduino IDE

Arduino IDE

This tutorial will show you how to program and control PaperS3 devices through Arduino IDE

Features

• ESP32-S3R8 Main Controller
• Built-in Gyroscope, Buzzer, and Physical Button
• 8MB PSRAM, 16MB External Flash
• 4.7" Touch-enabled E-Ink Screen with 540×960 Resolution
• Back magnet
• 1800mAh Lithium Battery
• RTC Chip for Sleep/Wake-Up
• Low power consumption
• Development Platform:
  • UIFlow 2.0
  • Arduino IDE
  • ESP-IDF
  • Platform.IO

Includes

• 1x PaperS3

Applications

• IoT Monitoring
• Smart Home Control Panel
• Electronic Labeling
• Educational and Learning Tools

Specifications

Learn

Certifications

• CE/FCC/MIC certification

Schematics

• Download Full Schematic

PinMap

• EPD_ED047TC1

• GT911 & BM8563 & BMI270 & BAT_ADC & BUZZER

• MicroSD

• HY1.25-4P Grove

Model Size

Datasheets

• ESP32-S3
• GT911

Softwares

Arduino

• M5Unified
• M5GFX
• Epdiy

Platform.IO

• Platform.IO configuration

[env:PaperS3]
platform = espressif32
board = esp32-s3-devkitm-1
framework = arduino
board_build.arduino.memory_type = qio_opi
build_flags =
    -DBOARD_HAS_PSRAM
lib_deps =
    epdiy=https://github.com/vroland/epdiy.git
    M5GFX=https://github.com/m5stack/M5GFX#develop

Easyloader

Video

• PaperS3 product introduction

Product Comparison

Product Compare	PaperS3	Paper
Chip Solution	ESP32-S3R8	ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3
E-Ink Screen Control	Directly Driven by ESP32S3R8	IT8951
Sensors	BMI270, BM8563	BM8653
Power Control	Single-click side button to power on, double-click to power off. Download Mode:Long press the button, and the red light blinks at the lower right corner of the back to enter the download mode.	Power Button (long press for 2s) used for power on. To power off, use software API or the reset button at the back. Program download: Install driver and recognize port.
Storage	Flash:16M PSRAM:8M	Flash:16M PSRAM:8M
Battery	1800mAh	1150mAh
Download Connection	Directly Connect to ESP32S3, Auto-Port Recognition	CH9102 Serial Chip
Antenna	Upgraded Antenna for Better Signal Stability	First-Generation Antenna
Size	121.5*67.7*7.7mm	118*66*10mm