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Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.46 - 1.46" Round IPS Touch Display, WiFi & BLE 5

₹3,239.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.46 is a compact AIoT development board featuring a 1.46-inch round IPS capacitive touchscreen, powered by the ESP32-S3R8 dual-core processor with integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE. It’s designed for GUI development with LVGL, portable applications, and IoT control interfaces.

Features

  • ESP32-S3R8 dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor (up to 240MHz) with 16MB Flash & 8MB PSRAM for advanced GUI and IoT tasks.
  • 1.46-inch round IPS capacitive touch LCD with 412×412 resolution and 16.7M colors, ideal for HMI and wearable interfaces.
  • Integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 LE for wireless connectivity in smart home and portable devices.
  • Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU sensor, speaker, microphone, RTC, and TF card slot for comprehensive sensor and audio applications.
  • USB Type-C interface with lithium battery charging circuit support for easy programming and portable power management.

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Description

The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.46 is a feature-rich AIoT development platform centered around a high-resolution round touch display. It leverages the Espressif ESP32-S3R8 SoC, combining a dual-core LX7 processor running at up to 240MHz with robust 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 radios. This integration provides the necessary processing power and wireless connectivity for developing interactive human-machine interfaces (HMIs), wearable tech, and embedded control systems.

The board’s 1.46-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, interfaced via QSPI and I2C, offers sharp 412×412 pixel resolution suitable for fluid graphical interfaces using frameworks like LVGL. Substantial memory resources—16MB of flash and 8MB of PSRAM—support complex graphics rendering, multitasking, and data logging. Additional onboard peripherals, including a QMI8658 inertial measurement unit (IMU), audio codec with speaker and microphone, real-time clock (PCF85063), and microSD card slot, create a self-contained system for prototyping motion-sensing, audio-enabled, and data-logging IoT applications without external components.

Key Features

  • High-performance ESP32-S3R8 dual-core processor with integrated Wi-Fi and BLE 5 for wireless IoT connectivity.
  • Crisp 1.46-inch round IPS capacitive touch display with 412x412 resolution for modern, circular GUI designs.
  • Ample 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for storing application code, graphics assets, and handling complex data buffers.
  • Comprehensive sensor suite featuring a 6-axis QMI8658 IMU for precise motion tracking and orientation sensing.
  • Integrated audio system with a built-in speaker and microphone for voice feedback and sound-based applications.
  • Onboard real-time clock (RTC) with battery backup support for timekeeping in power-sensitive portable devices.
  • Expandable storage via a dedicated TF (microSD) card slot for logging sensor data or storing media files.
  • Convenient USB Type-C port for both programming and power, coupled with a Li-ion battery charging circuit.

Applications

  • Interactive Smart Home Control Panels and IoT Dashboards.
  • Wearable Technology and Smartwatch Prototypes.
  • Portable Data Loggers and Environmental Monitoring Devices.
  • Industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for embedded control systems.
  • Audio-Visual IoT Devices with motion sensing and touch input.

Technical Specifications

Microcontroller/SoCESP32-S3R8 (Xtensa LX7 Dual-Core, up to 240MHz)
Wireless Protocols2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 LE
Memory16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM
Display1.46-inch Round IPS Capacitive Touch, 412x412 Resolution
Display InterfaceQSPI
Touch InterfaceI2C
IMU SensorQMI8658 6-Axis Accelerometer & Gyroscope
AudioOnboard Speaker & Microphone
RTCPCF85063
Storage ExpansionTF (microSD) Card Slot
USB InterfaceUSB Type-C
Battery Support3.7V Li-ion Header with Charging Circuit
GPIO InterfacesUART, I2C, SPI, GPIO
AntennaOnboard PCB Antenna

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I program the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.46 board?

You can program it using the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 board package, Espressif's official ESP-IDF framework, or PlatformIO. Connect the board via the USB Type-C port, select the correct COM port and board target (e.g., ESP32-S3 Dev Module), and upload your code. The display typically uses the LovyanGFX or LVGL library for graphics, requiring specific initialization and driver configuration in your sketch or project.

What is the power requirement and battery life for portable use?

The board operates from the USB Type-C port at 5V or via the onboard 3.7V Li-ion battery header which includes a charging circuit. For battery life estimation, measure the operating current of your specific application using the ESP32-S3's deep sleep modes, which drastically reduce consumption. The actual runtime depends on factors like Wi-Fi/Bluetooth usage, display refresh rate, and sensor polling frequency.

How do I interface with the QMI8658 IMU sensor and the touchscreen?

The QMI8658 6-axis IMU communicates over the I2C bus. You'll need to use a compatible library to read accelerometer and gyroscope data. The capacitive touchscreen also uses an I2C interface for touch coordinates. In your code, you must initialize separate I2C instances or use a multiplexer if sharing the bus, ensuring each device has a unique I2C address. Refer to the Waveshare wiki for example code and pin definitions.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.46 Development Board

Additional Information

Weight 0.037 kg
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 4 cm