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Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.64-Inch AMOLED Touch Display Dev Board w/ Wi-Fi 6 & BLE 5

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The Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch AMOLED Development Board integrates a 1.64-inch capacitive touch AMOLED display with the ESP32-C6 SoC, supporting Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread). It is powered via USB Type-C and is fully compatible with ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE for rapid HMI and IoT application development.

Features

  • Features the ESP32-C6 RISC-V MCU with Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, and Zigbee/Thread support for multi-protocol IoT connectivity.
  • 1.64-inch AMOLED capacitive touch display with 280×456 resolution, 16.7M colors, and a 350 cd/m² brightness for vivid GUI applications.
  • Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU sensor and TF card slot for motion sensing and local storage expansion.
  • Pre-soldered GPIO headers, USB Type-C, and a Li-ion battery charging interface enable rapid prototyping and portable deployments.
  • Fully supported by ESP-IDF and Arduino development frameworks for streamlined firmware development.

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Description

The Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch AMOLED Development Board is engineered for developers building rich Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and edge AIoT applications. It combines the multi-radio capabilities of the ESP32-C6—including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee and Thread—with a high-quality 1.64-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, offering excellent contrast and wide viewing angles.

Beyond the display, the board incorporates a QMI8658 6-axis inertial measurement unit for motion sensing, a microSD (TF) card slot for data logging, and pre-soldered headers for immediate connection to peripherals. Power management is handled via a USB Type-C port with support for an onboard 3.7V Li-ion battery, making it suitable for both tethered and portable wireless projects. Its compact form factor and comprehensive peripheral set streamline the development of interactive smart home devices, wearable tech, and industrial control panels.

Key Features

  • Multi-protocol wireless SoC: ESP32-C6 with integrated Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee 3.0/Thread) radios.
  • High-resolution AMOLED touch display: 1.64-inch capacitive screen with 280x456 resolution and 16.7M color output for crisp graphics.
  • Integrated motion sensing: Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU (accelerometer and gyroscope) enables gesture and orientation detection.
  • Expandable storage: Dedicated TF card slot allows for substantial local data storage and asset management.
  • Developer-friendly interfaces: Pre-soldered GPIO headers, USB Type-C for power/programming, UART, I2C, and QSPI for peripheral expansion.
  • Portable power design: Includes a Li-ion battery charging circuit (MX1.25 connector) for untethered operation.
  • Broad framework support: Fully programmable using Espressif's ESP-IDF or the Arduino Core for ESP32.

Applications

  • Interactive smart home control panels and touch-based IoT dashboards.
  • Wearable devices and portable gadgets requiring a bright, colorful display and wireless connectivity.
  • Prototyping for industrial HMIs with multi-protocol wireless communication (Wi-Fi 6, BLE, Zigbee).
  • Edge AIoT devices leveraging the onboard IMU for motion-based control and data collection.
  • Educational tools for learning embedded systems, GUI development (LVGL), and wireless IoT protocols.

Technical Specifications

Microcontroller/SoCESP32-C6 (Single-core RISC-V @ 160MHz + LP core)
Wireless ProtocolsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth Low Energy 5, IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee 3.0 / Thread)
Display1.64-inch AMOLED Capacitive Touch, 280 x 456 resolution
Touch ControllerFT6146
Memory320KB ROM, 512KB HP SRAM, 16KB LP SRAM, 16MB External Flash
Onboard SensorsQMI8658 6-axis IMU (Accelerometer + Gyroscope)
Storage ExpansionTF Card Slot (microSD)
Supply Voltage5V via USB Type-C, 3.3V Logic Level
Battery Support3.7V Li-ion with MX1.25 Charging Header
InterfacesUSB Type-C, UART, I2C, QSPI, Pre-soldered GPIO Headers
Development FrameworksESP-IDF, Arduino IDE
Dimensions44 x 29.12 x 9.60 mm
Weight0.016 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I program the Waveshare ESP32-C6 AMOLED board?

You can program this board using Espressif's official ESP-IDF framework or the Arduino Core for ESP32. Connect the USB Type-C port to your computer, install the necessary board definitions, and select the correct COM port. For ESP-IDF, use the VS Code extension or command-line tools. The board's pre-soldered headers also allow direct connection to a serial adapter for UART flashing if needed.

What wireless protocols are supported and how do I enable Zigbee?

The ESP32-C6 SoC natively supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth Low Energy 5, and the IEEE 802.15.4 physical layer. To use Zigbee 3.0 or Thread, you must implement the corresponding software stack within your firmware, such as Espressif's Zigbee SDK (ESP-Zigbee-SDK) or OpenThread. These protocols are not enabled by default and require specific project configuration and network commissioning in your ESP-IDF or Arduino code.

Can I power the board with a battery, and what is the charging specification?

Yes, the board includes an MX1.25 connector for a 3.7V Li-ion battery. The onboard charging circuit manages the charge cycle when USB power is connected. For portable operation, solder wires from your battery to this header. The system operates at 3.3V logic, and the USB Type-C port provides 5V input. Monitor the battery voltage via an ADC pin if implementing advanced power management or deep sleep modes.

How do I interface with the QMI8658 IMU sensor and the TF card slot?

The QMI8658 6-axis IMU is connected via I2C. You'll need to use the appropriate driver library (available from QST or as part of ESP-IDF components) and communicate over the designated I2C pins. The TF card slot uses the SPI interface. You must initialize the SD card in SPI mode using the ESP32's VSPI or HSPI peripheral. Refer to the board's pinout diagram to identify the correct GPIOs for I2C and SPI communication with these peripherals.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.64-inch AMOLED Touch Display Development Board with Pre-Soldered Headers

Additional Information

Weight 0.016 kg
Dimensions 2.912 × 4.4 × 0.96 cm