LilyGo T-Embed CC1101 Plus Black ESP32-S3

The LilyGo T-Embed Plus CC1101 is a compact and powerful hacking gadget, ideal for tinkerers, hobbyists, and tech-savvy nerds. The device features a 1.9-inch IPS color display and a mechanical rotary encoder with pushbutton for intuitive operation. The integrated CC1101 transceiver covers multiple sub-GHz bands and is suitable for telemetry, remote control, and wireless protocol experiments. The PN532 chip enables NFC and RFID functionality according to ISO 14443A/B and MIFARE standards. Audio functions including a microphone and I2S output extend the application range for recording and playback projects. The board offers 16 MB of flash and 8 MB of PSRAM for graphical interfaces and complex applications. Power is supplied via USB-C or a 3.7V LiPo battery; an integrated charge controller and battery monitor are included. The open hardware design allows the use of Arduino IDE and PlatformIO as well as the installation of custom firmware such as Bruce. Due to its compact design, the board is suitable for both mobile projects and stationary prototypes. Compared to versions without NFC, this version is additionally equipped with an NFC sticker and a packet of screws included in the delivery.

Features:

• The microcontroller is an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 with Dual-Core LX7 at 240 MHz.
• The radio transceiver is a CC1101 and supports sub-GHz bands from 300–928 MHz.
• The board features a PN532 chip for NFC and RFID functionality.
• The display is a 1.9-inch IPS TFT (ST7789) with 320 × 170 pixels.
• Memory includes 16 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM.
• Power is supplied via USB-C or a 3.7V LiPo battery with integrated charging IC.
• The board offers audio input/output (microphone, I2S) as well as IR transmit/receive functions.
• nRF24L01 transceiver: Operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band

Application examples:

• Portable sub-GHz sensor and control devices with local display.
• NFC-based access or identification solutions with emulator function.
• IR and RF remote controls for smart home devices.
• For developers and security experts as a practical prototyping and testing device.
• Audio recorders or simple media players with local display.

Documentation: 

• Bruce Website
  
• Github Bruce Firmware
• LilyGo Github

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: LilyGo
• Manufacturer SKU: K268-A
• Microcontroller: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, Dual-Core LX7, 240 MHz
• Flash/PSRAM: 16 MB / 8 MB
• Radio chip: CC1101 (Sub-GHz 300–928 MHz)
• NFC Module: PN532
• nRF24L01 (2.4 GHz radio module)
• Display: 1.9 inch IPS ST7789V, 320 × 170 pixels
• Battery: 3.7V 1300 mAh LiPo
• Charger Chip: BQ25896
• Battery monitor: BQ27220
• LEDs: 8 × WS2812 RGB
• Audio: Microphone, speaker connector (I2S compatible)
• Interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, USB-C, GPIO
• Infrared: Transmit and receive
• Programming environments: Arduino IDE, PlatformIO
• Compatibility: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Dimension: 96 × 39 × 30 mm
• Weight: 120 g

Package contents:

• 1x LilyGo T-Embed CC1101 Plus Black ESP32-S3 NFC/IR version