ESP32-S3 RGB Matrix Driver Board Kit with RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32

RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32 Overview

The RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32 is a full-color RGB LED matrix display designed for use with microcontrollers such as the ESP32-S3, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and other HUB75-compatible controllers. It offers a good balance between display quality, cost, and power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded and IoT applications. 

Specifications

• Resolution: 64 × 32 pixels (2,048 RGB LEDs)
• Pixel Pitch: 2.5 mm
• Display Type: Full-color RGB LED Matrix
• Interface: HUB75
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• Control Method: Synchronous control
• Viewing Angle: ≥ 140°
• Compatible Platforms: ESP32, ESP32-S3, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino
• Brightness: Adjustable through software control
• Display Content: Text, graphics, animations, icons, and real-time data visualization 

Key Features

• High-brightness RGB LEDs for vibrant full-color displays.
• HUB75 interface for easy integration with embedded systems.
• Supports scrolling text, images, animations, and dashboards.
• Compatible with popular graphics libraries such as LVGL, SmartMatrix, and ESP32-HUB75 libraries.
• Suitable for indoor use with excellent visibility and wide viewing angles.
• Easy to cascade with additional panels for larger display systems. 

Applications

Smart Information Displays

Display weather information, sensor data, schedules, announcements, and real-time monitoring dashboards.

IoT and Smart Home Projects

Visualize temperature, humidity, air quality, energy consumption, and other sensor data collected by ESP32-based systems.

Educational Projects

Perfect for teaching programming, electronics, IoT, embedded systems, and display technologies in schools and universities.

AI and Data Visualization

Present AI-generated information, status indicators, IoT analytics, and machine-learning results in a visually appealing format.

Digital Signage

Create scrolling text displays, advertising boards, event information screens, and public information systems.

Gaming and Interactive Installations

Build retro gaming displays, scoreboards, LED artwork, and interactive installations controlled by ESP32 or Raspberry Pi.

Robotics and Automation

Use the matrix as a robot face, status display, diagnostic panel, or system monitoring interface.

Why Choose the RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32?

The RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32 provides an excellent compromise between resolution, display size, and cost. Compared to P3 or P5 displays, it delivers sharper text and graphics, while being more affordable and less power-hungry than high-density P2 displays. This makes it one of the most versatile choices for ESP32-S3 projects, educational applications, and IoT dashboards.

ESP32-S3 RGB Matrix Driver Board with LED matrix panel Kit, Options for Multiple LED matrix panel, Onboard Dual Microphones Array, Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi And Bluetooth 5 (BLE). ESP32-S3 RGB Matrix Driver Board

240MHz Xtensa 32-bit LX7 Dual-core Processor

Board specifications

The product is a high-performance, highly integrated LED matrix panel driver board designed by Waveshare. It is suitable for HUB75 interface RGB matrix panels and related embedded applications. Based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, it integrates large-capacity Flash storage, RTC chip, IMU, TF card slot, low-power audio codec chip, dual microphones, and so on. It also provides reserved interfaces such as USB, UART, I2C, and GPIO, offering strong scalability and enabling users to quickly develop and integrate it into practical applications.

• Equipped with ESP32-S3-N32R16 Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz main frequency
• Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE)
• Built in 512KB Static RAM and 384KB ROM, with onboard 32MB Flash memory and 16MB PSRAM
• Compatible with the full product line of Waveshare LED RGB matrix panels, and can smoothly run graphical interface programs such as LVGL
• Onboard ES7210 echo cancellation chip for improved voice processing performance
• Onboard ES8311 low-power audio codec chip, supporting high-quality audio input and output
• Equipped with dual microphones array for audio algorithms such as noise reduction and echo cancellation, suitable for accurate speech recognition and voice wake-up applications
• Onboard speaker header, supports audio playback output, and can be connected directly to a speaker
• Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope) for detecting motion gesture, etc.
• Integrated SHTC3 temperature and humidity sensor for accurate environmental monitoring
• Onboard TF card slot for extended storage of images, audio, and various file types, making it convenient for reading and writing data
• Onboard PCF85063 RTC chip with a reserved SH1.0 batt connector, enabling continuous timekeeping during power loss
• Reserved GPIO expansion header for peripheral expansion and custom function development, supporting diverse application requirements
• Dual power supply ports design, supporting stable operation of up to six 64 × 64 RGB Matrix panels, with cascading support for large-scale display applications
• Onboard USB Type-C port for power supply, firmware programming, and debugging
• Onboard RST and BOOT programmable buttons for easy custom function development

Supports AI voice interaction

No complicated assembly or wiring required—quickly integrate with AI models

supports ESP-IDF, Arduino, LVGL GUI development

Comprehensive SDK, dev resources, tutorials to help you easily get started

Application Examples

* for reference only, please refer to the package content for the detailed part list.

Wiring Examples

* for reference only, please refer to the package content for the detailed part list.

Resources & Services

Wiki: docs.waveshare.com/ESP32-S3-RGB-Matrix

Shipping list

ESP32-S3-RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32

1. RGB-Matrix-P2.5-64x32 LED matrix panel x1
2. ESP32-S3-RGB-Matrix driver board x1
3. Screws pack x1
4. VH4 2P cable 500mm x1
5. 8Ω 5W speaker x1
6. Screwdriver x1
7. SH1.0 4PIN cable 100mm x1
8. 16PIN flat cable 160mm x1