LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3

LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board Instruction Manual

Brand: LILYGO | Model: T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3

1. Введение

The LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Driver Board is a versatile module designed for various development and display applications. It integrates an ESP32-S3 microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity, paired with a low-power 4.7-inch e-paper display. This manual provides essential information for setting up and operating your device.

2.Основные характеристики

  • КВМ: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N1 6R8
  • Беспроводное подключение: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth V5.0
  • Отображать: 4.7-inch Ultra-low Power E-paper (Driver IC: ED047TC1)
  • Разрешение экрана: 540 x 960 pixels, 16 Gray levels
  • Память: 16 МБ флэш-памяти, 8 МБ PSRAM
  • Дополнительные возможности: Support TF card, PCF8563 RTC, Battery capacity detection
  • Размеры: 4.68 x 2.44 x 0.31 дюйма

3. Содержимое упаковки

LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board with included cables and female pin headers

Image showing the LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board along with its accessories.

LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board and accessories neatly packed in a clear plastic case.

The development board and accessories are shown inside a protective plastic case.

  • 1 x LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board
  • 1 x GROVE Interface Cable
  • 1 х Кабель питания
  • 1 x Female Pin 2*20p Header

4. Аппаратное обеспечение большеview

Нисходящий view of the LILYGO T5 4.7 Inch E-Paper V2.3 ESP32-S3 Development Board, showing components and pin headers.

Вершина view of the LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 board, highlighting the ESP32-S3 module, USB-C port, and various connectors.

Передний view of the 4.7-inch E-Paper display module showing various icons for clock, LoRa, SD card, settings, WiFi, battery, shutdown, and test.

The 4.7-inch E-Paper display, showcasing its low power consumption and high readability.

Угловой view of the LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 board with dimensions labeled: L:118mm, W:62mm, H:9mm.

Dimensions of the LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 board.

Detailed pinout diagram for the LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 E-Paper board, showing GPIO assignments and component locations.

Detailed pinout diagram of the LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 E-Paper board.

The board features a Type-C USB port for power and data transfer, a JST-GH 1.25mm 2-pin battery interface, and GPIO pin extension definitions. It also reserves a JST-SH 1.0mm 4-pin interface for STEMMA QT/Qwiic compatibility.

5. Настройка и начало работы

5.1. Entering Download Mode

To flash new firmware onto the board, you need to enter download mode. This typically involves a sequence of button presses:

  1. Connect the board to your computer via the USB-C cable.
  2. Нажмите и удерживайте БОТИНОК кнопка.
  3. While holding BOOT, briefly press the ПЕРЕЗАГРУЗИТЬ кнопка.
  4. Выпустите ПЕРЕЗАГРУЗИТЬ кнопка.
  5. Выпустите БОТИНОК кнопка.

The board is now in download mode and ready for firmware upload.

Video demonstrating how to unpack the product, connect the battery, and enter download mode (from 0:09 to 2:50).

5.2. Среды разработки

The LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 board supports various development environments. Refer to the official documentation and community resources for detailed setup instructions for each.

  • PlatformIO: Installation and burning firmware using PlatformIO IDE for VS Code.
  • ArduinoIDE: Installation and burning firmware using Arduino IDE.
  • МикроПитон: Flashing MicroPython firmware onto the board.
  • ESP-IDF: Setting up the ESP-IDF environment and flashing firmware.

Video demonstrating the process of flashing firmware using PlatformIO, Arduino IDE, and MicroPython/ESP-IDF (from 2:51 to 24:08 of the product introduction video, or the dedicated 'Flash Factory' video).

5.3. Конфигурация Wi-Fi

To connect your device to a WiFi network, you can use the EspTouch app. Note that only 2.4GHz WiFi networks are supported.

  1. Download the EspTouch app on your smartphone (available for iOS and Android).
  2. Open the app and enter your 2.4GHz WiFi network name (SSID) and password.
  3. Ensure your LILYGO T5 board is in WiFi configuration mode (as indicated on its screen).
  4. Start the configuration process in the app. The board should connect to your WiFi network.

Once connected, the board can automatically synchronize time or display other network-dependent information.

Video demonstrating WiFi function and automatic time synchronization (from 0:58 to 1:20).

6. Основные операции

The LILYGO T5-4.7-S3 board can display various information on its e-paper screen. Examples include a clock, WiFi status, battery level, and custom images. The onboard buttons can be programmed for custom functions, such as resetting the device or triggering specific display changes.

Video demonstrating automatic time synchronization and custom button functionality (from 1:10 to 1:50).

7. Технические характеристики

ОсобенностьДеталь
МКESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N1 6R8
Беспроводное подключениеWi-Fi, Bluetooth V5.0
Тип дисплея4.7-inch E-Paper
Разрешение дисплея540 x 960 пикселей
Уровни серого16
Флэш-память16 МБ
ПСРАМ8 МБ
РТКPCF8563
Интерфейс батареиJST-GH 1.25 мм 2-контактный
Размеры (ДxШxВ)4.68 x 2.44 x 0.31 дюйма
Вес товара2.88 унции

8. Поиск Неисправностей

Image illustrating common e-paper display issues such as corner bubbles, yellowish tint, and residual images.

Визуальный примерamples of common e-paper display characteristics.

  • Screen Bubbles: Small bubbles in the corners of the screen are a characteristic of soft e-paper displays and are currently unavoidable.
  • Yellowish Tint: This version of the ink screen may exhibit a yellowish color.
  • Residual Images: The ink screen feature may cause residual images if partially refreshed for a long time. This is normal behavior for e-paper technology.
  • Проблемы с подключением: Ensure correct drivers are installed for the USB-C port. Verify the correct COM port is selected in your development environment.
  • Ошибка загрузки прошивки: Double-check that the board is in download mode before attempting to upload firmware.

9. Поддержка и ресурсы

For further technical support, code examples, and community discussions, please refer to the official LILYGO GitHub repository:

GitHub Repository: Xinyuan-LilyGO/LilyGo-EPD47

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