Satellite1 Core Board
Satellite1 Core Board
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The Satellite1 Core Board is powered by an ESP32-S3 and designed to pair seamlessly with our HAT Board, enabling you to create a world-class voice assistant.
Specifications:
- Powerful Processor: ESP32-S3 N16-R8 WROOM 1 with dual-core 32-bit LX7 running at 240 MHz.
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Memory: 384 KB ROM, 512 KB SRAM, 16 MB Flash, 8 MB PSRAM
Raspberry Pi Compatibility: Supports most Raspberry Pi HATs, eliminating the need for a Raspberry Pi board. - Open-Source Platform: Flexibility for customization and community-driven development.
- Compact Form Factor: Mimics the Raspberry Pi Zero form factor with additional onboard features.
- Wireless Connectivity: Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 5 (LE) support.
- Multi-Language Programming: Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and CircuitPython compatibility.
- Expandability: 40-pin GPIO breakout, USB port with 2 connectors (one Type-C, and one Micro for compatibility), programmable Red LED.
- User-Friendly Design: Features diagnostic LED’s, boot and reset buttons for easy setup and troubleshooting.
- All 31 GPIO accessible: 28 exposed to the RPi 40 pin header, and 3 exposed as pads.
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Hardware owned by you. No vendor lock-in, or planned obsolescence.
Bonus Functionality:
Thanks to thoughtful modular hardware design, the Satellite1 Core Board mimics the footprint and header pins of a Raspberry Pi Zero. This makes the Core Board a drop-in replacement compatible with a variety of Raspberry Pi accessories!
Not Included in Packaging:
You must supply your own USB-C cable and power adapter. See below the recommended accessories.
Regarding Timelines & Inventory:
- Batch #1 has been shipped to all customers as of Jan. 31st, 2025.
- Batch #2 will be ordered from the manufacturer in March. 2025, and we estimate orders will be shipped in April 2025. You should have received an email if your order falls in Batch #2.
- Batch #3 should begin shipping in June 2025!
Dimensions
Dimensions
When removed from packaging:
Width: 66 mm
Length: 31 mm
Height: 10 mm
Weight
Weight
When removed from packaging:
13 g
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Great product, I'm satisfied
Once I set it to Aggressive for finished speaking detection, this has worked very well even with a TV on in the same room. I'm looking forward to permanent mounting on my ceiling and getting more if it works well.
Surrounding Noise is Not canceled. I have to mute the Radio / before talking to the Satellit
The cable fitment in the in the USB port is a teensy bit less than positive but seems to do the trick. When I moved it from one location to another it came loose and I thought something was wrong with the satellite 1 as it did not power on. Realized it had unplugged itself a wee bit. Just be cognizant this is possible when handling the adapter and make sure its snugged up tight.
Update: 1/18/26
Ok so totally my fault. I should have done a little troubleshooting before jumping to the review. Turns out the through holes in the enclosure were a bit too small. I drilled them out just a tick larger and now I get perfect responsiveness. Anyone else who is having wake word sensitivity issues - pull the board out of the enclosure and test it. You too might need to do a tiny modification. This device is now everything I anticipated it would be. Comfortable saying these will replace my remaining Google nest speakers :)
Nice kit. Audio is pretty good with the speaker I used for the mid size build. Side by side with the home assistant voice PE I hate to say it but the satellite one is nowhere near as sensitive to wake words. The voice PE will pick me up from well across the room but I have to speak very loudly or get quite close to the satellite one before it it recognizes me. This only gets worse if there's any audio playing. Even at low volumes I have to speak very loudly. Hopefully this is a software thing and can be fixed. I did a little googling but have not dived in depth for troubleshooting. I can't imagine that it is the enclosure because there are direct holes for the microphones. My first thing might be to disassemble it and see how well it works out of the enclosure. Would love to hear suggestions on how to remedy this. If the sensitivity was better it would be a five-star for sure.
Hey Jonathan,
Sounds like something is wrong, this experience isn't normal. Can I recommend joining us in the discord and sharing a video of your setup and the behavior. That said, our upcoming firmware has a wake word sensitivity setting built-in.
Your 3D printed enclosure looks great. Congrats!