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Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.69-Inch Touch Display Development Board

₹2,429.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch Display Development Board integrates a 1.69-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen with a dual-core RISC-V processor, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread connectivity for AIoT and interactive UI projects, programmable via Arduino IDE or ESP-IDF.

Features

  • 1.69-inch IPS capacitive touch display with 240×280 resolution and ST7789V2 driver for vivid, interactive UIs.
  • ESP32-C6 dual-core RISC-V processor at 160 MHz with integrated Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread for multi-protocol IoT connectivity.
  • Onboard 16MB Flash, 6-axis IMU for motion sensing, and ES8311 audio codec with mic/speaker for AI voice and gesture control applications.
  • USB Type-C programming interface with support for Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF, plus built-in battery management for portable projects.
  • Compact 41.13 x 33.13 mm form factor with SPI display interface, ideal for wearables, smart home controllers, and industrial HMI devices.

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Description

The Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch Display Development Board is a feature-rich AIoT platform centered on Espressif’s latest ESP32-C6 SoC. It combines a dual-core 160 MHz RISC-V processor with concurrent support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread, enabling robust, multi-standard wireless communication for smart home and industrial automation networks. The board’s integrated 1.69-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, driven by an ST7789V2 controller and CST816T touch IC, provides a responsive, high-color-depth interface for user interaction.

Beyond core wireless and display functions, the board includes a comprehensive suite of onboard peripherals for advanced sensing and audio applications. A 6-axis IMU enables precise gesture recognition and motion tracking, while the ES8311 audio codec, microphone, and speaker amplifier facilitate AI-powered voice command processing. With 16MB of Flash memory, an RTC for timing, and low-power sleep modes, the board is engineered for battery-operated, always-connected IoT endpoints requiring a graphical user interface.

Key Features

  • Multi-protocol wireless SoC with Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread support for flexible IoT network integration.
  • High-resolution 1.69-inch IPS capacitive touch display with 240x280 pixels and 262K colors for crisp graphical interfaces.
  • Onboard 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) enabling advanced gesture control and motion-based application triggers.
  • Integrated ES8311 audio codec, digital microphone, and 1W speaker amplifier for local audio playback and AI voice interaction.
  • 16MB Flash memory provides ample storage for complex firmware, graphics assets, and data logging.
  • USB Type-C interface for reliable power delivery, programming, and serial communication debugging.
  • Comprehensive power management unit supporting lithium battery charging and multiple low-power operating modes.
  • Full software support for Arduino IDE and Espressif's ESP-IDF framework, accelerating development cycles.

Applications

  • Smart home control panels and interactive dashboards with multi-protocol wireless connectivity.
  • Wearable devices and fitness trackers utilizing the touch display, IMU, and low-power wireless features.
  • Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) units for equipment monitoring and control via Wi-Fi or Thread.
  • AIoT voice assistants and smart speakers with integrated microphone, speaker, and display for feedback.
  • Prototyping platform for Zigbee 3.0 or Thread mesh network edge devices with user interfaces.

Technical Specifications

Microcontroller/SoCEspressif ESP32-C6 (Dual-core RISC-V, up to 160 MHz)
Wireless ProtocolsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth Low Energy 5, Zigbee 3.0, Thread
Display1.69-inch IPS Capacitive Touch, 240x280 resolution, ST7789V2 driver
Touch ControllerCST816T
Onboard Memory16MB Flash
Additional Sensors6-axis IMU (Accelerometer + Gyroscope)
AudioES8311 Codec, Digital Microphone, 1W Speaker Amplifier
Programming InterfaceUSB Type-C
Display InterfaceSPI
Dimensions41.13 mm (L) x 33.13 mm (W)
Weight16 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What software frameworks are supported for programming the Waveshare ESP32-C6 board?

The board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE using the ESP32-C6 board package and Espressif's official ESP-IDF framework. You can develop applications in C/C++ using ESP-IDF for low-level control or use the Arduino core for quicker prototyping. PlatformIO is also supported as an alternative development environment. Ensure you have the latest USB drivers installed for the USB Type-C connection to appear as a serial port.

How do I connect an external battery for portable operation?

The board includes integrated battery management circuitry. Connect a single-cell lithium-ion/polymer battery (typical 3.7V) to the designated battery connector pins (BAT+ and BAT-). The USB Type-C port can simultaneously charge the battery and power the board. Monitor charging status via the onboard LED. For optimal battery life, utilize the ESP32-C6's deep sleep modes configured through ESP-IDF or Arduino libraries to minimize operating current.

Can I use the onboard wireless protocols (Wi-Fi 6, BLE, Zigbee, Thread) simultaneously?

The ESP32-C6 SoC supports concurrent operation of multiple protocols, but specific co-existence scenarios depend on firmware configuration. Typically, you can run BLE and Wi-Fi together, or Zigbee/Thread as part of a mesh network. You must manage radio time-sharing in your application code using the ESP-IDF networking APIs. Refer to Espressif's official documentation for co-existence examples and recommended practices to avoid RF interference.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch Display Development Board
  • 1 x 6Ω 1W Speaker

Additional Information

Weight 0.016 kg
Dimensions 4.113 × 3.313 cm