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M5Stack Cardputer ADV

2025 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Espressif ESP32-S3FN8, dual-core Xtensa LX7, up to 240 MHz (Stamp-S3A module)
Ram: max: 8 MB PSRAM (soldered) · base: 8 MB PSRAM (plus 512 KB SRAM on-chip)
Ports: USB-C · microSD card slot · 3.5mm audio output jack · HY2.0-4P Grove port · EXT 2.54-14P expansion bus
Display: 1.14" ST7789V2 IPS TFT, 240x135
Storage: base: 8 MB flash · options: microSD card slot (expandable)
Os Support: latest: No fixed OS: user firmware via UiFlow2, Arduino, ESP-IDF, or PlatformIO · shipped: No fixed OS: user firmware via UiFlow2, Arduino, ESP-IDF, or PlatformIO
Release Price: $29.99

Upgrade paths

storage

microSD card slot · 8 MB of onboard flash is fixed, but the microSD slot handles data, assets, and payloads. Popular target for open firmware like Bruce and M5Launcher.

~$8

EASY

RAM

8 MB PSRAM (soldered on the Stamp-S3A module) · Memory is part of the ESP32-S3 module, not upgradable. The ADV revision doubled PSRAM and added an ES8311 audio codec, 6-axis IMU, and a 1750 mAh battery over the original Cardputer.

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