Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28-B Round Capacitive Touch Display Dev Board

Description

Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28-B is a compact ESP32-S3 development board with a 1.28inch round capacitive touch LCD, onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU, 16MB Flash, 2MB PSRAM, and a 3.7V lithium battery charge / discharge interface. It combines a round IPS display, wireless connectivity, motion sensing, and low-power control options in a very small form factor, making it a practical platform for wearables, smart home control panels, portable HMI devices, and interactive ESP32-S3 projects.

Features

• ESP32-S3 wireless core: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor with up to 240MHz main frequency, designed for connected embedded applications.
• 1.28inch round capacitive touch display: 240240 resolution, 65K color, IPS panel, with responsive touch control for compact UI projects.
• Motion sensing onboard: Integrated QMI8658 6-axis IMU for gesture, orientation, and movement detection.
• Memory ready for GUI and wireless work: Built-in 512KB SRAM and 384KB ROM, plus 2MB PSRAM and 16MB external Flash.
• Battery-friendly design: Includes a 3.7V lithium battery connector with charging and discharging support.
• Compact expansion options: SH1.0 connector exposes 6 GPIOs for I2C, SPI, and other peripheral functions.

Specifications

Applications

• Wearable-style devices: The round touch display and compact body fit watch-style or handheld interfaces.
• Smart home control panels: Useful for status display, touch input, and wireless control nodes.
• Portable UI devices: The battery connector and small footprint make it suitable for rechargeable HMI tools.
• Motion-aware projects: The onboard IMU helps with gesture input, posture sensing, and activity detection.
• ESP32-S3 learning and prototyping: A practical board for testing graphics, touch, wireless, and low-power workflows together.

Product List

ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28 x1

SH1.0 12PIN cable x1

Screwdriver x1

Other Content

What’s On Board

• ESP32-S3R8 / ESP32-S3 family SoC: Wireless MCU with up to 240MHz operating frequency.
• W25Q128JVSIQ: 16MB NOR Flash for firmware and data storage.
• CH343P: USB to UART chip for programming and logging.
• ME6217C33M5G / power section: Stable onboard power design for the system.
• ETA6096: High-efficiency lithium battery charging chip.
• QMI8658: 3-axis accelerometer plus 3-axis gyroscope.

Pin Definition

Interface Notes

• USB Type-C: Uses CH343P for USB to UART conversion, with automatic download support for easier flashing.
• SH1.0 connector: Exposes 6 GPIOs that can be configured for I2C, SPI, and other peripheral functions.
• LCD interface: The round screen uses 4-wire SPI, and touch uses I2C.
• I2C bus: GPIO6 and GPIO7 are used for the onboard IMU and touch controller bus.
• Battery voltage reading: GPIO1 is used for battery voltage measurement through a resistor divider.

Outline Dimensions

Resources

• Official Documentation / Wiki
• Schematic PDF
• Arduino Setup Guide
• MicroPython Setup Guide
• ESP32-S3 Datasheet
• ESP32-S3 Technical Reference Manual
• Official GitHub Resources

FAQ

Does this board support battery-powered use?

Yes. It includes a 3.7V lithium battery connector and charging support, which makes it suitable for portable and rechargeable projects.

What makes this version useful for compact HMI projects?

The combination of a round capacitive touch display, ESP32-S3 wireless MCU, QMI8658 IMU, and 6 GPIO expansion makes it a strong fit for small interactive devices.

Which development environments are supported?

Official documentation provides setup guidance for Arduino and MicroPython, and the ESP32-S3 platform also works well for broader ESP-IDF-based development.