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LILYGO T-Panel S3

Dual-MCU smart panel (ESP32-S3 + ESP32-H2) with 4" 480×480 IPS LCD (ST7701S), WiFi, BLE, native Zigbee/Thread/Matter via H2 co-processor, and optional RS485/CAN FD expansion for wall-mounted smart home controllers.

Starting from

$35.99

Compatible Firmware

Specifications

ArchitectureXtensa LX7
CPU Cores2
Clock Speed240MHz
PSRAM8MB
Flash16MB
GPIO Level3.3V
Power Input5V
BluetoothBLE 5.0
Storagenone

Certifications

Components

Xtensa LX7 dual-core at 240MHz with 16MB flash, 8MB PSRAM, WiFi, and BLE 5.0 for main application logic.

RISC-V co-processor providing native IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter 1.0 support.

RGB+SPI interface IPS LCD driver supporting 480×480 resolution for large smart panel displays.

Bus Interfaces

SPI
CS: GPIO10CLK: GPIO12MOSI: GPIO11
I2C
SCL: GPIO9SDA: GPIO8
RS-485
RX: GPIO18TX: GPIO17
UART
RX: GPIO44TX: GPIO43

GPIO Map

GPIO8
I2C SDA
digital-inputdigital-output
I2C
GPIO9
I2C SCL
digital-inputdigital-output
I2C
GPIO17
RS-485 TX
digital-output
RS-485
GPIO18
RS-485 RX
digital-input
RS-485

Overview

The LILYGO T-Panel S3 is a dual-processor smart home panel combining an ESP32-S3 for main application logic with an ESP32-H2 co-processor providing native IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity for Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.3, and Matter 1.0. The result is a standalone smart panel that speaks all modern smart home protocols without any additional hardware.

The centerpiece is a 4-inch IPS LCD (ST7701S, 480×480, RGB+SPI interface) providing a large, vivid touch display for wall-mounted control panels, thermostats, and home dashboards. Optional RS-485 and CAN FD expansion modules extend compatibility to industrial protocols and BMS systems.

The T-Panel S3 is designed to be flush-mounted in standard electrical wall boxes, making it a professional alternative to commercial smart panels. Its ESP32-S3 runs the UI and WiFi connectivity while the ESP32-H2 handles low-power Zigbee/Thread communication, enabling it to serve as a Matter bridge gateway for existing Zigbee device ecosystems.

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