#13 New T-Display S3 ESP32S3 Review

I recently bought new Lily GO T-Display S3 development board. This is the new version of the Old version TTGO T-Display board with ESP32-S3 chip. In this video I will share my first impressions, and a few example sketches that I tried.
The example codes are from the TFT_eSPI library.
You can buy the board from here:
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If you want a cheap and easy to use keyboard (the one in the video), you can try this one:
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The flip clock code that I showed at the end of the video can be found below:
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Where to buy the board
0:50 - Contents of the box
2:12- Sample sketches and remarks
3:25 - What I didn,t like
4:59- Making a fridge magnet flip clock out of it

[@makersfunduck]

Don't forget to watch the last part where I made a flip clock fridge magnet out of it 😁

[@mystery4501]

Last part of the video is the most interesting part. Making a fridge magnet. lol

[@makersfunduck]

I know, right?

[@lenartbooolean7879]

This board looks quite promising. However, there are quite differences between the prices. Are all if them same, or there are differences between the boards?

[@makersfunduck]

No they are all the same. Only difference is the profit margin for the sellers. Just buy the cheapest one

[@O_KODEL_GI_NE]

Super video

[@makersfunduck]

Thanks

[@O_KODEL_GI_NE]

@@makersfunduck you could make a smart watch on your wrist. I would like to make one, but I don't even know what to make a volume 3D printer from, maybe it would be possible to print a bracelet.

[@makersfunduck]

@@O_KODEL_GI_NE I have that idea for a while, but I cant really conclude my mind for the requirements. Do you have any ideas for the requirements? What would you want from a smartwatch? especially what functionality you wish to have on a smart watch which is not on the market for sale?

[@O_KODEL_GI_NE]

@@makersfunduck you will want a very large screen, I was thinking of using the screen of the old touch phone, but I don't even know how to connect it with a microchip. and I think the functions are the same as the phone.

[@jasonkidwell1767]

What battery did you use for it?

[@jimlyjimlesson4502]

Hello and thank you for the cool video and app. Would it be possible for you to take summer and winter time into account? Since switching to winter time, the display shows the current time plus one hour, which was ok in summer.

[@bdhaliwal24]

Hi great video. This is a fantastic little board but official documentation is pretty scarce. In your fridge magnet example what type of battery did you use?

[@makersfunduck]

I used a lion battery from a disposable e-cigarette :) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6W5hIOjr6x6iK8

[@dash9computing]

I like the idea of making a GameBoy...I will try! Thanks!

[@dash9computing]

Forgot to ask...do you recommend the controller pub you showed? If yes, can you put a link to it? Thanks!

[@makersfunduck]

Thanks. That keyboard is quite cheap, and easy to use. I put the link in the description if you want to check it out.

[@makersfunduck]

Have fun!

[@martenbakker5713]

Hey, making a GameBoy idea is pretty awesome. I would like to see the video after you make it.

[@user-tw9wl4px2e]

I have a bit of a problem. I have a esp32s3 board using st7789 display same size as the lilygo s3 1.9" 170x320, and when uploaded the screen stays lit up and nothing happens. I think that the problem i from the file pin_config.h. Because my display has only GND, VCC, SCL, SDA, DC,CS,BLK. I will be very happy if you share any experience or advice :) :)

[@makersfunduck]

to me, it feels like a wrong board configuration. did you follow this guide? github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-Display-S3

[@user-tw9wl4px2e]

@makersfunduck yes, followed the guide. Step by step not only once. I will keep trying if I have any results I will post

[@summerfun6114]

great. The same code compiling failed on S3 but compiling passed on original ESP32, why? Thanks.

[@makersfunduck]

Did you download the files from the link?

[@fabryz]

Where can I find the sketch for the moving eyes? The background music seems to be inspired/taken from "Disco Elysium" :) nice

[@fabryz]

nvm, I found out there were 2 sketches about this on the sketch examples :0

[@daytona1212]

@@fabryz I don't there is a eyes code for this board. I can olny find it for the TTGO display.

[@Wicc-lp7fd]

Hi, I'm new to this,where would I add my WiFi details to your flip clock sketch.cant get it to connect.tia.

[@user-tw9wl4px2e]

You go to and edit it in pin_config.h file :)

[@maryweringa8925]

How long did the fridge magnet worked ":)😅

[@makersfunduck]

with a 400mAh battery, it only worked a few hours :)

[@elisalant]

Hi there Thanks for the video. I downloaded all the files, but can’t get the code to compile. I loaded the 2 zip files directly via the Ardino app, but the compiler fails because it can’t find the first file Any ideas? Many thanks

[@makersfunduck]

Hi. did you added the board to arduino IDE? In Arduino Preferences, on the Settings tab, enter the raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json URL in the Additional boards manager URLs input box. Click OK and the software will install. Search for ESP32 in Tools → Board Manager and install esp32 (Arduino-ESP32) Copy everything from this repository lib folder to Arduino library folder (e.g. C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Arduino\libraries) Select the correct settings in the Tools menu as shown below. Setting Value USB CDC On Boot Enabled CPU Frequency 240MHz (WiFi) Core Debug Level None USB DFU On Boot Enabled Events Run On Core 1 Flash Mode QIO 80MHz Flash Size 16MB (128Mb) JTAG Adapter Integrated USB JTAG Arduino Runs On Core 1 USB Firmware MSC On Boot Disabled Partition Scheme Huge APP (3MB No OTA/1MB SPIFFS) PSRAM OPI PSRAM USB Mode Hardware CDC and JTAG PlatformIO PlatformIO plug-in installation: click on the extension on the left column → search platformIO → install the first plug-in Click Platforms → Embedded → search Espressif 32 in the input box → select the corresponding firmware installation

[@elisalant]

@@makersfunduck Many thanks, I added the wrong board!! Working now, thanks very much

[@martingerhardsoos]

Danke für den code

[@makersfunduck]

Bitte :)