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ESP32-S3 Projects 2026: AI-Ready IoT for Makers
The ESP32-S3 brings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AI acceleration to cheap IoT projects.
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Key takeaways
- The ESP32-S3 is one of the most popular maker chips thanks to wireless, low cost and vector instructions for tiny AI..
- ESP32-S3 dev kit.
- Add distance sensing.
- STM32 for real-time control.
Why it's trending
The ESP32-S3 is one of the most popular maker chips thanks to wireless, low cost and vector instructions for tiny AI.
ESP32-S3 dev kit
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth plus plenty of GPIO for smart-home projects.
Add distance sensing
Time-of-flight sensors measure distance for robots and gestures.
STM32 for real-time control
Pair with an STM32 board when precise timing matters.
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