Hi Guys,
I’m currently trying to implement PV surplus charging and need to be able to start vehicle charging from within the car. For this, I need a Bluetooth connection to the car.
After searching for a solution, I came across the ESP32-S3 module. However, I can’t seem to find a suitable kit that includes both the module and a proper enclosure/case.
Maybe someone here is using this module and could recommend a suitable kit or enclosure?
Thanks in advance!
Many thanks to all
Something like this? m5-docs
You could use virtually any ESP32 if the only requirement is Bluetooth, but how about this?
perfect man thanks exactly what I was searching for. I can’t use a vertually device as my problem is the distance between my HA device and the car. My understanding is that EPS32-S3 is kind of bridge. So HA can communicate to it via WiFi and the EPS32-S3 can establish the bluetooth connection to my car. But correct me if I’m wrong or you have any better solution for this use case 
Thanks guys
I believe Clyde meant “just about any” when he said “virtually any”.
M5Stack has very tiny microcontrollers in a case with very good build quality.
You can use XIAO ESP32-S3. It is perfect suited for BLE projects. If you need Ethernet, the XIAO W5500 Ethernet Adapter is even more interesting. It combines ESP32-S3, Ethernet, and a ready-made enclosure. ESPHome also supports this hardware for Bluetooth proxy applications.
Check your car’s BLE protocol first. The ESP32-S3 provides Bluetooth hardware, but it doesn’t automatically provide the required car integration.
You may also want to look at this project: Universal Smart-Home Modular Hub. It uses an ESP32-S3. It is designed around Wi-Fi/BLE and Home Assistant-style IoT applications. It can be useful as a reference for designing a permanent board.
I know, I like XIAO too, but @homermg wants it with a case.
But that PCBWay PCB you mentioned looks good.