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Re: ESP32S3 SD-card init problem
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 8:11 am
by stefan.erni
Hi Ben
I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing wrong.
It worked with the ESP32-wroom. With the ESP32-S3,
I can't get it to work. I've already tried three different boards.
I also noticed that the green LED is flashing.
That happened with the SparkFun board, too.

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Re: ESP32S3 SD-card init problem
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 10:30 am
by BenR
Hello,
I wonder if the LED is interfering with the signal e.g. adding capacitance and stopping the signal from running at full speed? Maybe worth removing it?
Aha I didn't know you were using my board ok I'll see if I can replicate the issue there for you and let you know. It's slightly different to the Matrix version and so there could be something minor that's causing it.
Re: ESP32S3 SD-card init problem
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 3:46 pm
by stefan.erni
Hi Ben
This is a very practical board and works well as a data logger if there is enough space and power available.
The SD card is also located in an easily accessible place and wired in 4-bit mode.
There is just one issue with initializing the card.