# Random Chocolate R2-D2
## Description
USB-C Powered Wi-Fi Voice Recorder
## Project Details
- **Owner:** mani6ue
- **Created:** 12/8/2025
- **Last Updated:** 12/8/2025
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Power Requirements:** USB
- **Storage:** microSD card (removable)
- **Compliance:** RoHS
- **Connectivity:** WiFi, USB
- **Audio Front-End:** Digital MEMS microphone with I2S interface powered from 3.3V rail.
- **Human Interface:** Buttons, Display
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **License:** http://solderpad.org/licenses/SHL-2.1/
- **Project Name:** Random Chocolate R2-D2
- **Domain:** Consumer Electronics
- **Project Description:** USB-C powered Wi-Fi voice recorder based on ESP32-S3 with I2S MEMS microphone and microSD storage.
- **System Architecture Diagram:** ```mermaid
flowchart TD
USB_C[USB-C Receptacle] --> VBUS[VBUS 5V]
VBUS --> Buck[5V to 3.3V Buck Regulator]
Buck --> V33[3.3V Power Rail]
V33 --> ESP32[ESP32-S3-WROOM-1]
ESP32 --> USB[USB D+ D-]
ESP32 --> WiFi[Wi-Fi]
ESP32 --> SD[MicroSD Card Socket]
ESP32 --> I2S[I2S MEMS Microphone]
V33 --> MIC_PWR[Microphone Power]
V33 --> SD_PWR[SD Card Power]
USB_C -->|ESD TVS| Buck
USB_C -. CC1 CC2 .-> GND[GND]
subgraph Controls and Indicators
LED[Status LED]
BTN[Pushbutton]
end
ESP32 --> LED
ESP32 --> BTN
GND --> ESP32
GND --> Buck
GND --> MIC_PWR
GND --> SD_PWR
```
- **Primary MCU / Module:** ESP32-S3-WROOM-1
- **Manufacturing Quantity Target:** 10
- **Target Software Stack:** Arduino
- **Power Architecture Summary:** USB-C 5V input with ESD protection on VBUS, buck regulator down to 3.3V rail powering ESP32-S3, I2S MEMS microphone, microSD card socket, status LED and button.
## Key Components
### D1 — [USBLC6-2P6](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/usblc6-2p6.md)
- Package: SOT-666
- Datasheet URL: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/usblc6-2.pdf
- Role: Protection
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments Inc.
- Role Details: ESD/TVS protection for USB VBUS, D+ and D- lines
- Package or Case Code: SOT-666
- Manufacturer Part Number: USBLC6-2P6
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 2]
- I/O1 [pin 6]
- I/O1 [pin 1]
- I/O2 [pin 3]
- I/O2 [pin 4]
- VBUS [pin 5]
### D2 — [SML-LX0805GC-TR](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/sml-lx0805gc-tr.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: SML-LX0805GC-TR
- Datasheet URL: https://www.lumex.com/spec/SML-LX0805GC-TR.pdf
- Part Type: LED
- Role: Indicator
- Role Details: Status LED for operational feedback
- Manufacturer Name: Lumex Opto/Components Inc.
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### D3 — [PESD5V0L2BT](https://www.flux.ai/lcsc/pesd5v0l2bt.md)
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- Manufacturer Name: TECH PUBLIC(台舟)
- LCSC Part Number: C2858724
- Manufacturer Part Number: PESD5V0L2BT
- Role Details: ESD protection for microSD socket data lines DAT0 and DAT1
- Role: Protection
- Package: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- Part Type: Diodes - ESD
- JLCPCB Part Class: Extended Part
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
### D4 — [PESD5V0L2BT](https://www.flux.ai/lcsc/pesd5v0l2bt.md)
- JLCPCB Part Class: Extended Part
- Part Type: Diodes - ESD
- Role Details: ESD protection for microSD socket data lines DAT2 and DAT3
- Package: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- LCSC Part Number: C2858724
- Manufacturer Part Number: PESD5V0L2BT
- Manufacturer Name: TECH PUBLIC(台舟)
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- Role: Protection
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
### D5 — [PESD5V0L2BT](https://www.flux.ai/lcsc/pesd5v0l2bt.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: PESD5V0L2BT
- LCSC Part Number: C2858724
- Role: Protection
- Manufacturer Name: TECH PUBLIC(台舟)
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- JLCPCB Part Class: Extended Part
- Part Type: Diodes - ESD
- Package: SOT-23-3_L2.9-W1.3-P0.95-LS2.4-BR
- Role Details: ESD protection for microSD socket control lines CLK and CMD
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
### J1 — [MEM2067-02-180-00-A](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/mem2067-02-180-00-a.md)
- Role Details: microSD card socket for removable storage
- Manufacturer Name: GCT
- Manufacturer Part Number: MEM2067-02-180-00-A
- Package: Surface Mount, Right Angle
- Role: Connector
- Part Type: Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://gct.co/files/specs/mem2067-spec.pdf
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- CD/DAT3 [pin 2]
- CLK [pin 5]
- CMD [pin 3]
- DAT0 [pin 7]
- DAT1 [pin 8]
- DAT2 [pin 1]
- SHIELD [pin 12]
- SHIELD [pin 9]
- SHIELD [pin 11]
- SHIELD [pin 10]
- VDD [pin 4]
- VSS [pin 6]
### J2 — [USB-C Receptacle USB2.0](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/usb-c-receptacle-usb20.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Amphenol
- Datasheet URL: https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Amphenol%20PDFs/12401548E4%232A%20Drawing.pdf
- Role: Connector
- Role Details: USB Type-C receptacle for power and data
- Package: Surface Mount, Right Angle; Through Hole
- Manufacturer Part Number: 12401548E4#2A
**Pins:**
- CC1 [pin A5]
- CC2 [pin B5]
- D- [pin B7]
- D- [pin A7]
- D+ [pin B6]
- D+ [pin A6]
- GND [pin A12]
- GND [pin A1]
- GND [pin B12]
- SBU1 [pin A8]
- SBU2 [pin B8]
- SHIELD [pin SH1]
- VBUS [pin B4]
- VBUS [pin A4]
### SW1 — [Tactile Switch SPST-NO](https://www.flux.ai/collinsemasi/tactile-switch-spst-no.md)
- Role: Debouncing
- Manufacturer Part Number: PTS526 SK15 SMTR2 LFS
- Manufacturer Name: C&K
- Datasheet URL: https://www.ckswitches.com/media/2780/pts526.pdf
- Role Details: Pushbutton for user control
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### U1 — [ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8](https://www.flux.ai/alantyger/esp32-s3-wroom-1-n16r8.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Espressif Systems
- Purchase Url: https://octopart.com/esp32-s3-wroom-1-n16r8-espressif+systems-124180817?r=spc#CadModels
- Role Details: Central MCU for audio processing and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Part Type: Microcontroller
- Manufacturer Part Number: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8
- Datasheet URL: https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32-s3-wroom-1_wroom-1u_datasheet_en.pdfhttps://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32-s3-wroom-1_wroom-1u_datasheet_en.pdf
- Role: Microcontroller
**Pins:**
- 3V3 [pin 2]
- EN [pin 3]
- GND_1 [pin 1]
- GND_10 [pin 48]
- GND_11 [pin 49]
- GND_2 [pin 40]
- GND_3 [pin 41]
- GND_4 [pin 42]
- GND_5 [pin 43]
- GND_6 [pin 44]
- GND_7 [pin 45]
- GND_8 [pin 46]
- GND_9 [pin 47]
- IO0 [pin 27]
- IO1 [pin 39]
- IO10 [pin 18]
- IO11 [pin 19]
- IO12 [pin 20]
- IO13 [pin 21]
- IO14 [pin 22]
- IO15 [pin 8]
- IO16 [pin 9]
- IO17 [pin 10]
- IO18 [pin 11]
- IO19 [pin 13]
- IO2 [pin 38]
- IO20 [pin 14]
- IO21 [pin 23]
- IO3 [pin 15]
- IO35 [pin 28]
- IO36 [pin 29]
- IO37 [pin 30]
- IO38 [pin 31]
- IO39 [pin 32]
- IO4 [pin 4]
- IO40 [pin 33]
- IO41 [pin 34]
- IO42 [pin 35]
- IO45 [pin 26]
- IO46 [pin 16]
- IO47 [pin 24]
- IO48 [pin 25]
- IO5 [pin 5]
- IO6 [pin 6]
- IO7 [pin 7]
- IO8 [pin 12]
- IO9 [pin 17]
- RXD0 [pin 36]
- TXD0 [pin 37]
### U2 — [INMP441](https://www.flux.ai/vasyl/inmp441.md)
- Role Details: I2S MEMS microphone for audio input to ESP32-S3
- Part Type: Microphone
- Role: Sensor
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: INMP441
- Manufacturer Name: TDK InvenSense
- Datasheet URL: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/INMP441.pdf?ref_disty=digikey
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 1]
- L/R [pin 4]
- SCK [pin 6]
- SD [pin 3]
- VDD [pin 2]
- WS [pin 5]
### U3 — [LM3671MF-3.3/NOPB](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/lm3671mf-33nopb.md)
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Package: SC-74A
- Datasheet URL: https://www.ti.com/general/docs/suppproductinfo.tsp?distId=10&gotoUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Flit%2Fgpn%2Flm3671
- Role: Power Management
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: LM3671MF-3.3/NOPB
- Role Details: 5V to 3.3V buck regulator powering ESP32-S3 and peripherals
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments
**Pins:**
- EN [pin 3]
- FB [pin 4]
- GND [pin 2]
- SW [pin 5]
- VIN [pin 1]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/mani6ue/random-chocolate-r2-d2](https://www.flux.ai/mani6ue/random-chocolate-r2-d2).*
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