Designing an eInk Display PCB with ESP32-S3 in 15 Minutes With KiCad
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In this video, I’ll show you how to design a custom PCB for an eInk display powered by the ESP32-S3 — all from scratch, in just 15 minutes using KiCad! ⚡
We’ll go through the complete development process — from schematic design to PCB layout — and I’ll share practical tips to make your board compact, reliable, and ready for manufacturing.
🧠 What you’ll learn:
Setting up a new project in KiCad
Creating schematics for the ESP32-S3 and eInk display interface
Assigning footprints and managing libraries
PCB layout and routing best practices
Exporting Gerber files for production
💡 Perfect for hobbyists, makers, and embedded engineers who want to design their own ESP32-based ePaper display projects quickly and efficiently.
📦 Tools & Resources:
KiCad (latest version)
ESP32-S3 MCU
eInk / ePaper display module
PCB fabrication service
🎯 Goal: A clean, functional PCB ready for your next IoT or low-power display project!
Links:
This design is based on this video:
• ESP32-S3 PCB Design with KiCad: From Schem...
Epaper display:
https://buyepaper.com/products/gdem01...
Design files:
https://github.com/MakersFunDuck/Duck...
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro & summary
0:27 - Where to get displays
1:26 - Concept design & Prototyping
3:30- Kicad - Schematic design
7:08 - PCB Design
15:00- Parts are arrived!