Adafruit Matrix Portal S3 CircuitPython Powered Internet Display

The Adafruit Matrix Portal S3 is the easiest way to create Internet-connected LED displays without soldering or complex wiring. This plug-and-play controller works with any Adafruit HUB-75 RGB matrix from 16x32 to 64x64, connecting directly to the back or front via included IDC cables. Powered by the ESP32-S3 processor with 8MB flash and 2MB SRAM, it delivers built-in WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity for smart, networked displays. Program in CircuitPython or Arduino using the Protomatter library—all wiring and level shifting is handled for you. Simply attach power with a USB-C supply and start coding. Features include I2C STEMMA QT connector for plug-and-play sensors, JST 3-pin analog input, LIS3DH accelerometer, GPIO breakout strip, two user buttons, NeoPixel indicator, and power LEDs. Chain multiple displays for extended installations or arrange them in grids for larger projects. For bigger setups, use a separate 5V power adapter. This u.FL connector version requires an external antenna (not included) for optimal WiFi range, ideal for outdoor enclosure mounting. Perfect for IoT projects, real-time data displays, animations, and interactive installations. Does not include RGB matrix or USB-C power supply. Comes preprogrammed with a basic 32x64 demo.

Then code up your project in CircuitPython or Arduino; our Protomatter matrix library works great on the ESP32-S3 chipset, knowing that you've got the wiring and level shifting all handled. Here's what you get:

• ESP32-S3 processor, 8 MB flash, 2 MB of SRAM, with full Arduino or CircuitPython support
• WiFi  and Bluetooth® LE baked right in, full Arduino support. CircuitPython only supports WiFi at this time, not BLE on the S3 chip.
• USB Type C connector for data and power connectivity
• I2C STEMMA QT connector for plug-n-play use of any of our STEMMA QT devices or sensors can also be used with any Grove I2C devices using this adapter cable
• JST 3-pin connector that also has analog input for quick connection with any JST PH 2.0mm pitch cable.
• LIS3DH accelerometer for digital sand projects or detecting taps/orientation.
• GPIO breakout strip - has reset, boot selection, TX debug output, and 6 GPIO including 4 analog inputs with PWM, SPI, or I2S support for adding other hardware.
• Address E line jumper for use with 64x64 matrices (check your matrix to see which pin is used for address E, we default to pin 8
• Two user interface buttons + one reset button
• Indicator NeoPixel and red LED
• Green power indicator LEDs for both 3V and 5V power
• 2x10 socket connector fits snugly into 2x8 HUB75 ports without worrying about 'off by one' errors
• 2x8 IDC plug connector works with standard cables that come with matrices.

The Matrix Portal uses an Espressif ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi+BLE chipset, and has dropped the SAMD51 from the original Matrix Portal due to silicon shortages. But turns out the S3 is really great at doing all the work of the original all on its own:

• The S3 has a parallel output drive peripheral, which means that controlling the matrix is done without bitbanging.
• The S3 has two cores, so one can be dedicated to WiFi networking or matrix control while the other runs your code. 
• With native USB, it's easy to have it act like a keyboard, or mouse, or MIDI device, and it also has plenty of I2C, SPI, I2S, UART, and analog inputs.
• Lots of memory: 8MB of Flash means plenty of space for code, files, GIFs and more. 2MB of PSRAM means you can read and parse a lot of IoT data and still have plenty of RAM for the matrix display buffers.
• The only real thing missing from the original Matrix Portal is the S3 does not have an analog output DAC pin. We recommend an I2S amplifier for audio instead.

Comes with one fully programmed and assembled MatrixPortal, preprogrammed with a basic display demo for 32x64 LED matrices.

Does not come with an RGB Matrix (Use any Adafruit HUB75 matrix. Those are the only ones we guarantee & support) or a USB Type-C power supply!

Please note: this version does not come with an onboard antenna. You will need a uFL connector antenna, such as 2.4GHz Mini Flexible WiFi Antenna - not included! We have a version with an on-board antenna as well.