M5Stack Tab5 IoT Dev Kit – ESP32-P4 Smart IoT Terminal with Battery
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M5Stack Tab5 IoT Dev Kit – ESP32-P4 Smart IoT Terminal with Battery
M5Stack Tab5 is a highly extensible, portable smart IoT terminal designed for developers . It integrates a dual‑chip architecture and abundant hardware resources .
Its main controller adopts the RISC‑V–based ESP32‑P4 SoC , equipped with 16 MB Flash and 32 MB PSRAM .
The wireless module uses the ESP32‑C6‑MINI‑1U, supporting Wi‑Fi 6 for faster connectivity.
Its antenna system can freely switch between the built‑in 3D antenna and the external MMCX antenna interface , flexibly adapting to different deployment environments to ensure high data throughput and low‑latency control .
Vision & Interaction
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Tab5 features a 5″ 1280×720 IPS TFT display via MIPI‑DSI, with touch handled by the GT911 multi‑point controller (I²C) for smooth, responsive interaction.
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Includes an SC2356 2 MP camera (1600×1200) via MIPI‑CSI, capable of HD video recording , image processing , and edge AI applications (e.g., face recognition , object tracking ).
Peripheral Interfaces
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USB‑A (Host) and USB‑C (USB 2.0 OTG) ports for connecting peripherals like a mouse or keyboard .
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RS‑485 bus communication (SIT3088 + DIP switch‑selectable 120 Ω termination) for industrial scenarios .
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Expansion options: Grove , M5BUS , GPIO_EXT header , Micro SD card slot , plus reserved STAMP pads (supporting Cat.M, NB‑IoT, LoRaWAN, etc.).
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Includes Reset/Boot buttons for quick reset and firmware download mode.
Audio & Video
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Uses ES8388 audio codec + ES7210 AEC echo‑cancellation front end.
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Equipped with a dual‑microphone array , 3.5 mm headphone jack , and speaker for high‑fidelity recording/playback and accurate voice recognition .
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Built‑in BMI270 6‑axis sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope) with interrupt wakeup, enabling motion‑tracking and posture detection for responsive low‑power operation.
Time & Power Management
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Integrates RX8130CE real‑time clock with timed interrupt wakeup.
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Supports removable NP‑F550 lithium battery .
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Includes MP4560 boost/buck , IP2326 charge/discharge control , and INA226 real‑time monitoring for stable operation without external power.
Structural Design
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Features a standard 1/4″‑20 tripod mount on the side, allowing direct attachment to tripods or other mounts for easy shooting and deployment .
Applications
Tab5 is suitable for:
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Smart home control
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Remote monitoring
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Industrial automation
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IoT prototyping
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Education & research
Providing developers and enterprises with a comprehensive, expandable, high‑performance development platform
Features
- ESP32‑P4 dual-core main controller
- ESP32‑C6 wireless module
- Wi‑Fi 6
- Built-in 3D antenna & MMCX external antenna port
- 5″ 720P MIPI‑DSI display
- GT911 multi-point touch
- SC2356 2 MP camera
- USB‑A Host + USB‑C OTG
- RS‑485 industrial interface
- Grove & M5BUS expansion
- Micro SD card slot
- STAMP expansion
- ES8388 audio codec
- ES7210 AEC dual microphone
- 1 W speaker + 3.5 mm headphone jack
- BMI270 6-axis sensor
- RX8130CE real-time clock
- Reset/Boot & Power buttons
- NP‑F550 removable battery
- Standard 1/4″‑20 tripod mount
- Development platform:
- UiFlow2
- Arduino IDE
- ESP-IDF
- Platform.IO
Includes
Product Tip
Tab5 Kit
- 1 × Tab5 Kit
- 1 × 1.25‑6P single‑end connector cable
- 1 × NP‑F550 2000 mAh removable battery
Applications
- Smart home control
- Remote monitoring systems
- IoT device development
- Industrial automation
Specifications
| Specification | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Main Controller SoC | ESP32‑P4NRW32 (RISC‑V 32‑bit, dual‑core/single‑core switchable, up to 400 MHz) |
| Wireless Module SoC | ESP32‑C6‑MINI‑1U (supports Wi‑Fi 6 @ 2.4 GHz / Thread / ZigBee) |
| Antenna | Built‑in 3D antenna & 2 x MMCX external antenna port |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| PSRAM | 32 MB |
| Display | 5 Inch IPS TFT (1280×720) |
| Touch | GT911 multi-point touch controller (I²C) |
| Camera | SC2356 @ 2 MP (1600×1200), via MIPI‑CSI |
| Audio Chip | ES8388 codec; ES7210 AEC front end |
| Microphone | Dual-microphone system (AEC echo cancellation) |
| Speaker | 1 W@8 Ω NS4150B |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm |
| USB Ports | USB‑A (Host), USB‑C (USB 2.0 OTG) |
| RS485 Port | SIT3088 (120 Ω selectable termination) Supply: 6 ~ 24 V |
| Expansion Interfaces | 1 × Grove, 1 × M5BUS, GPIO_EXT header |
| Storage Expansion | Micro SD card slot |
| Stamp Expansion Pads | Supports Stamp Cat.M / NB‑IoT / LoRaWAN modules |
| Motion Sensor | BMI270 6-axis (accelerometer + gyroscope, interrupt wakeup support) |
| RTC | RX8130CE real-time clock (timed interrupt wakeup support) |
| Reset/Boot Buttons | 1× button for power on/off and download mode entry |
| Charge Management | IP2326 charge management chip |
| Power Monitoring | INA226 (bus current/voltage monitoring) |
| Battery | NP‑F550 removable lithium battery, 7.4 V @ 2000 mAh (14.8 Wh) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ~ 40 °C |
| Product Size | Tab5: 128.0 × 80.0 × 12.0 mm Tab5 Kit: 128.0 × 80.0 × 26.7 mm |
| Product Weight | Tab5: 124.5 g Tab5 Kit: 277.4 g Battery: 97.9 g |
| Package Size | Tab5: 148.0 × 103.0 × 21 mm Tab5 Kit: 191.0 × 103.0 × 25.0 mm |
| Gross Weight | Tab5: 162.5 g Tab5 Kit: 277.4 g |
Tips:
Tab5 Power Supply Notes:
Power On/Off

Battery Installation

M5-Bus Expansion
As shown below, the back of the Tab5 integrates an M5-Bus connector, which can be used to expand Module series products.

M5Stack Tab5 Schematics






M5Stack Tab5 PinMap
PI4IOE5V6408
| ESP32-P4 | G32 | G31 | CHIP_PU |
|---|---|---|---|
| PI4IOE5V6408 | SCL | SDA | RST |
CAM
| ESP32‑P4 | CAM |
|---|---|
| G32 | CAM_SCL |
| G31 | CAM_SDA |
| G36 | CAM_MCLK |
| CSI_DATAP1 (dedicated) | CAM_D1P |
| CSI_DATAN1 (dedicated) | CAM_D1N |
| CSI_CLKP (dedicated) | CAM_CSI_CKP |
| CSI_CLKN (dedicated) | CAM_CSI_CKN |
| CSI_DATAP0 (dedicated) | CSI_DOP |
| CSI_DATAN0 (dedicated) | CSI_DON |
| PI4IOE5V6408 | P6 |
|---|---|
| CAM | CAM_RST |
NS4150B
| PI4IOE5V6408 | P1 |
|---|---|
| NS4150B | SPK_EN |
ES8388
| ESP32-P4 | G30 | G27 | G26 | G29 | G32 | G31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES8388 | MCLK | SCLK | DSDIN | LRCK | CCLK | CDATA |
ES7210
| ESP32-P4 | G30 | G27 | G28 | G29 | G32 | G31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES7210 | MCLK | SCLK | ASDOUT | LRCK | CCLK | CDATA |
LCD
| ESP32‑P4 | ILI9881C |
|---|---|
| G22 | LEDA |
| G23 | TP_INT |
| G31 | SDA |
| G32 | SCL |
| DSI_CLKN (dedicated) | DSI_CK_N |
| DSI_CLKP (dedicated) | DSI_CK_P |
| DSI_DATAN1 (dedicated) | DSI_D1_N |
| DSI_DATAP1 (dedicated) | DSI_D1_P |
| DSI_DATAN0 (dedicated) | DSI_D0_N |
| DSI_DATAP0 (dedicated) | DSI_D0_P |
| PI4IOE5V6408 | P5 | P4 |
|---|---|---|
| ILI9881C | TP_RST | LCD_RST |
BMI270 & RTC (RX8130CE) & INA226
| ESP32-P4 | G32 | G31 |
|---|---|---|
| BMI270 | SCL | SDA |
| RX8130CE | SCL | SDA |
| INA226 | SCL | SDA |
- Interrupt Wakeup (PMS150G-U06 power management)
| PMS150G-U06 | PA6/CIN‑ |
|---|---|
| BMI270 | INT(E_TRG) |
| RX8130CE | INT(E_TRG) |
ESP32-C6
| ESP32-P4 | G11 | G10 | G9 | G8 | G13 | G12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-C6 | SDIO2_D0 | SDIO2_D1 | SDIO2_D2 | SDIO2_D3 | SDIO2_CMD | SDIO2_CK |
MicroSD
| ESP32-P4 | G39 | G40 | G41 | G42 | G43 | G44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSD SPI Mode | MISO | CS | SCK | MOSI | ||
| MicroSD SDIO Mode | DAT0 | DAT1 | DAT2 | DAT3 | CLK | CMD |
RS485
| ESP32-P4 | G21 | G20 | G34 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIT3088 | RX | TX | DIR |
IP2326
| PI4IOE5V6408 | P7 | P6 |
|---|---|---|
| IP2326 | CHG_EN | CHG_STAT |
M5Stack Tab5 Model Size

M5Stack Tab5 Datasheets
Unlock the full potential of IoT innovation with the M5Stack Tab5 IoT Development Kit, powered by the ESP32‑P4 dual‑core RISC‑V processor and ESP32‑C6 Wi‑Fi 6 module. Featuring a 5‑inch 720P touchscreen, 2MP camera, RS‑485 industrial interface, and rich expansion options (Grove, M5BUS, GPIO, MicroSD), the Tab5 is ideal for smart home automation, industrial control, remote monitoring, and rapid IoT prototyping. With support for Arduino, ESP‑IDF, PlatformIO, and UiFlow2, developers can quickly build and deploy edge AI applications such as face recognition, object tracking, and environmental sensing. Whether you’re a maker, engineer, or educator, the Tab5 offers a high‑performance, portable, and extensible platform to bring your IoT ideas to life.
Version Change
| Release Date | Product Change | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | The screen driver IC model has changed from ST7123 to ST7121 | / |
| October 14, 2025 | Tab5 screen driver solution optimization: the original independent display driver ILI9881C and touch driver GT911 have been replaced with the integrated display‑touch driver ST7123. | / |
| May 9, 2025 | First product release | / |
Certificates and Compliance Documents
Available certification and compliance documents for this product can be reviewed as PDF files below.
- AiTSZ-250122001CW1_Test Report EN301489-1-17 Document
- AiTSZ-250122001CW2_Test Report EN300328_2.4G WIFI Document
- AiTSZ-250122001CW3_Test Report EN300328_BLE Document
- AiTSZ-250122001CW4_Test Report EN 62311 Document
- CE Document
- Appendix Test Data for 2.4G WIFI Document
- Appendix Test Data for BT_BLE Document
- RED Document
- MSDS Document
- UN38.3 Document
- RoHS Document
- RoHS Document
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