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The Matrix Portal S3 is a plug-and-play controller designed for driving HUB75 RGB LED matrix panels with minimal wiring and no soldering. It connects directly to compatible RGB matrices and provides built-in WiFi connectivity, making it suitable for Internet-connected displays, dashboards, clocks, signage, and data visualization projects.
Product Overview
The Matrix Portal S3 is a plug-and-play controller designed for driving HUB75 RGB LED matrix panels with minimal wiring and no soldering. It connects directly to compatible RGB matrices and provides built-in WiFi connectivity, making it suitable for Internet-connected displays, dashboards, clocks, signage, and data visualization projects.
The board is powered by an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and supports both CircuitPython and Arduino development environments.
Processor and Memory
• ESP32-S3 dual-core processor
• 8 MB Flash memory
• 2 MB PSRAM
• Native USB support
Wireless Connectivity
• WiFi support
• Bluetooth Low Energy hardware support
• CircuitPython supports WiFi networking (BLE not supported in CircuitPython)
Matrix Compatibility
• Supports HUB75 RGB LED matrices
• Compatible sizes from 16x32 up to 64x64
• Supports front or rear IDC cable connections
• Address E jumper included for 64x64 matrices
Power and Connectivity
• USB Type-C connector for power and data
• External 5 V power recommended for large or multiple matrix panels
• Power terminals for matrix power connection
• Supports chaining or panelizing multiple displays
Interfaces and Expansion
• STEMMA QT I2C connector for sensors and accessories
• JST 3-pin connector with analog input support
• GPIO breakout with reset, boot, serial TX, and six GPIO pins
• Supports PWM, SPI, I2S, UART, and analog inputs
Onboard Components
• LIS3DH accelerometer for orientation and motion detection
• Two user buttons and one reset button
• Status NeoPixel and red indicator LED
• Green power indicator LEDs for 3.3 V and 5 V rails
Matrix Drive Features
• Parallel RGB matrix output using ESP32-S3 hardware peripheral
• Dedicated processing for display refresh without software bitbanging
• Dual-core operation allows networking and display tasks to run independently
Software Support
• CircuitPython support with Protomatter matrix library
• Arduino support available
• Preloaded demo firmware for a 32x64 RGB matrix
Audio Notes
• No onboard DAC
• External I2S audio amplifier recommended if audio output is required
Typical Applications
• Internet-connected LED displays
• Clocks and information dashboards
• Weather, calendar, and status displays
• Art installations and signage
• IoT visualization projects
Package Contents
• Matrix Portal S3 controller board (preassembled and preprogrammed)
Not Included
• RGB LED matrix panel
• USB Type-C power supply
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The Matrix Portal S3 is a plug-and-play controller designed for driving HUB75 RGB LED matrix panels with minimal wiring and no soldering. It connects directly to compatible RGB matrices and provides built-in WiFi connectivity, making it suitable for Internet-connected displays, dashboards, clocks, signage, and data visualization projects.
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