Description:
The Romeo ESP32-S3 emerges as a powerful and versatile development platform meticulously engineered to empower robotics innovators. At its core lies the robust ESP32-S3 microcontroller, delivering exceptional processing capabilities for complex robotic tasks. Distinguishing itself, this board integrates an onboard camera, unlocking seamless video transmission and enabling immersive first-person view (FPV) remote control for an enhanced user experience. Designed with flexibility in mind, the Romeo ESP32-S3 readily supports the creation of both agile 2-wheeled drive (2WD) and robust 4-wheeled drive (4WD) robotic platforms. Furthermore, its comprehensive array of data interfaces provides extensive connectivity options, facilitating the integration of a diverse range of sensors, actuators, and other intelligent components for advanced robot functionalities. To streamline the development process, the board offers broad compatibility with multiple popular programming languages and development environments, making it an accessible and efficient solution for both novice and experienced roboticists alike.
Experience the Robot's First-Person View
The Romeo ESP32-S3 integrates a high-quality OV2640 camera module, opening a window into the robot's environment. Leveraging its robust video transmission capabilities, users can gain an immersive first-person view (FPV) of the robot's surroundings directly on their computer or smartphone, fostering a sense of presence and control during exploration or operation. Beyond simple visual feedback, this integrated camera empowers the robot with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. After appropriate training, the Romeo ESP32-S3 can perform sophisticated AI recognition tasks, enabling it to identify objects, navigate based on visual cues, and interact intelligently with its environment. The OV2640 camera itself boasts a capable 2-megapixel resolution, supporting a maximum image capture resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. This ensures that whether the robot is capturing still images for analysis or recording dynamic video footage, it can consistently deliver clear and detailed visual information for a richer robotic experience.
Unleash the Power of ESP32-S3 for Advanced Capabilities
The core of the Romeo ESP32-S3 lies in its powerful ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 module, a system-on-a-chip solution that integrates a substantial 16MB of Flash memory and a generous 8MB of PSRAM. This ample onboard storage provides the necessary headroom to accommodate larger and more intricate program codebases, complex data sets, and resources essential for advanced robotic applications. Driven by a high-performance ESP32-S3 microcontroller with a main frequency reaching up to a swift 240MHz, this module delivers exceptional processing power. Notably, the ESP32-S3 chip features integrated vector instructions, significantly accelerating computationally intensive tasks such as neural network inferencing and signal processing algorithms. This hardware-level optimization unlocks the potential for sophisticated on-device AI functionalities, including efficient image recognition and responsive speech recognition capabilities within robotic projects. Furthermore, the ESP32-S3 module offers versatile dual-mode wireless communication, supporting both high-bandwidth 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for robust network connectivity and Bluetooth 5 (including Bluetooth Low Energy - LE) for efficient low-power communication. This dual wireless capability enables seamless wireless remote control of the robot and reliable high-speed image and data transmission, crucial for FPV applications and intelligent robotic interactions.
Versatile Interface Expansion for Robots
The Romeo ESP32-S3 is thoughtfully engineered with a rich array of reserved data interfaces, providing developers with exceptional flexibility to augment the robot's capabilities through the seamless integration of external peripherals. This expandability unlocks virtually limitless potential for customization and advanced functionalities. Imagine equipping your robot with auditory perception by connecting a microphone, enabling intuitive voice command recognition, and interactive communication. Or perhaps giving your robot a voice by integrating an amplifier to generate sound and express itself audibly. The inclusion of interfaces also allows for the addition of environmental awareness, such as integrating a gas sensor to provide the robot with a sense of "smell," enabling it to detect and respond to its surroundings in new ways. Furthermore, the Romeo ESP32-S3 provides a robust and stable 5V power supply, specifically designed to support the demands of multiple servo motors. This feature makes it ideal for creating sophisticated articulated mechanisms like robotic arms, allowing for precise and controlled physical manipulation of the environment. This comprehensive suite of interfaces transforms the Romeo ESP32-S3 from a mere development board into a versatile foundation for building truly intelligent and interactive robotic systems.
Support Multiple Development Environments
The Romeo ESP32-S3 offers a highly accessible and versatile software development experience by providing broad compatibility with multiple popular programming environments. Developers can seamlessly transition to this platform using the well-established Arduino IDE, known for its user-friendly interface and extensive libraries, or leverage the powerful and flexible ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework) for more advanced control and customization. Furthermore, the board supports widely adopted programming languages such as the robust and performant C++, ideal for resource-intensive tasks and low-level hardware interaction, as well as the increasingly popular MicroPython, a streamlined and interpreted language that facilitates rapid prototyping and simplifies hardware manipulation. This multi-environment and multi-language support empowers developers of all skill levels to effortlessly program and interact with the Romeo ESP32-S3's hardware, utilizing the tools and languages they are most comfortable with, thereby accelerating the development and deployment of innovative robotic applications.
Specifications:
Basic Parameters
- Type-C Input Voltage: 5V
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- VIN Input Voltage: 7-24 V
- VM Input Voltage: 5-24 V
- Maximum Output Current of 5V Power Supply: 2A
- Motor Drive Capacity: 2.5A
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 60℃
- Dimension: 25.4x60mm/2.95x3.54
Hardware Information
- Processor: Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
- Main Frequency: 240 MHz
- SRAM: 512KB
- ROM: 384KB
- Flash: 16MB
- PSRAM: 8MB
- RTC SRAM: 16KB
- USB: USB 2.0 OTG full-speed
WIFI
- WIFI Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Bandwidth: Support 20 MHz and 40 MHz at the 2.4 GHz band
- WIFI Mode: Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station combined mode
- WIFI Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Frame Aggregation: TX/RX A-MPDU, TX/RX A-MSDU
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth mesh
- Bluetooth Frequency: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps
Ports
- Digital I/O x27
- LED PWM Controller 8 Channels
- SPI x4
- UART x3
- I2C x2
- I2S x2
- IR Transceiver: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
- 2×12-bit SAR ADC, 20 Channels
- DMA Controller: transmit channel x5, receive channel x5
Features:
- Drives up to four high-current motors.
- Supports PH/EN and PWM modes.
- Simplifies servo motor integration.
- Autonomous power for the camera module.
- Includes GDI display, DVP camera, USB, and MicroSD.
- Features a powerful MCU with 16MB Flash/8MB PSRAM.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) connectivity.
Applications:
- FPV RC car development
- FPV toy aircraft
- Simulated flight
- Aerospace
- Robot competitions
Documents:
Package Included:
1 x Romeo ESP32-S3 Development Board
