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Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.28 inch Touchscreen Round Display Development Board 240X240 Pixel GC9A01 Driver for Arduino IDE MicroPython

Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.28 inch Touchscreen Round Display Development Board 240X240 Pixel GC9A01 Driver for Arduino IDE MicroPython

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Specifications

Brand Name
NONE
Origin
Mainland China
Display Mode
null
High-concerned chemical
None
Resolution
240x240, 240X240 pixel
Model Number
ESP32-S3-LCD-1.28
Type
TFT
Driver Chip
GC9A01
WiFi
Support
Bluetooth
Support
Type-C port
Yes
Color
65K

Product Description


Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/ESP32-S3-LCD-1.28


Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28


                 ESP32-S3-LCD-1.28                       


Features

ESP32-S3-LCD-1.28 is a low-cost, high-performance MCU board designed by Waveshare, tiny size, with onboard 1.28inch LCD display, Li-ion battery recharge manager, 6-axis sensor (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope), and so on, which makes it easy for you to develop and integrate it into products quickly.

Key features include:

  • Equipped with Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz main frequency

  • Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 5 (BLE), with onboard antenna

  • Built in 512KB of SRAM and 384KB ROM, with onboard 2MB PSRAM and an external 16MB Flash memory

  • Type-C connector, keeps it up to date, easier to use

  • Onboard 1.28inch LCD display, round IPS panel, 240×240 resolution, 65K color

  • Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope) for detecting motion gesture

  • Onboard 3.7V lithium battery recharge/discharge header and GPIO headers

  • Supports flexible clock, module power supply independent setting, and other controls to realize low power consumption in different scenarios

  • Integrated with USB serial port full-speed controller, GPIO pins allow flexibly configuring pin functions

Onboard 1.28inch LCD Screen

                                       Round IPS Panel, 240×240 Resolution, 65K Color

30 × Multi-Function GPIO Pins

               Configurable Pin Function, Allows Flexible Development And Integration
                       What's On Board

  1. ESP32-S3R2 
    The SoC with WiFi and Bluetooth, up to 240MHz operating frequency, with onboard 2MB PSRAM

  2. W25Q128JVSIQ
    16MB NOR-Flash

  3. QMI8658
    6-axis IMU includes a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer.

  4. ME6217C33M5G
    800mA output, low dropout, high rejection rate

  5. CH343P
    USB to UART chip

  6. ETA6096
    high-efficiency Lithium battery recharge manager

  7. 1.27mm pitch headers
    Adapting multiple GPIO pins

  8. BOOT button
    Press it before resetting to enter download mode

  9. RESET button

  10. MX1.25 battery header
    MX1.25 2P connector, for 3.7V Lithium battery, supports charging and discharging

  11. USB Type-C connector
    USB to UART, for programming and log printing

  12. 2.4GHz ceramic antenna

                        Outline Dimensions                  

ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28

Embedded GC9A01 Display Driver And CST816S Capacitive Touch Control Chip

  
Features

ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28 is a low-cost, high-performance MCU board designed by Waveshare, tiny size, with onboard 1.28inch capacitive touch display, Li-ion battery recharge manager, 6-axis sensor (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope), and so on, which makes it easy for you to develop and integrate it into products quickly.

Key features include:

  • Equipped with Xtensa® 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz main frequency

  • Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 5 (LE), with onboard antenna

  • Built in 512KB of SRAM and 384KB ROM, with onboard 2MB PSRAM and an external 16MB Flash memory

  • Type-C connector, keeps it up to date, easier to use

  • Onboard 1.28inch capacitive touch display, 240×240 resolution, 65K color

  • Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope) for detecting motion gesture

  • Onboard 3.7V lithium battery recharge/discharge header and 6 × GPIO pins via SH1.0 connector

  • Supports flexible clock, module power supply independent setting, and other controls to realize low power consumption in different scenarios

  • Integrated with USB serial port full-speed controller, GPIO pins allows flexibly configuring pin functions


Small Size, Touch More Possibilities

Suitable For Various Smart Devices Development, Can Realize Human-Computer Interaction Function

What's On Board

  1. ESP32-S3R2
    The SoC with WiFi and Bluetooth, up to 240MHz operating frequency, with onboard 2MB PSRAM

  2. W25Q128JVSIQ
    16MB NOR-Flash

  3. CH343P
    USB to UART chip

  4. ME6217C33M5G
    800mA output, low dropout, high rejection rate

  5. ETA6096
    high-efficiency Lithium battery recharge manager

 

  1. QMI8658
    6-axis IMU includes a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer.

  2. MX1.25 battery header
    MX1.25 2P connector, for 3.7V Lithium battery, supports charging and discharging

  3. USB Type-C connector
    supports USB1.1 hosts and slave devices

  4. RESET button

  5. BOOT button
    Press it before resetting to enter download mode

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Compact 1.28-inch round touchscreen display for portable electronics projects
  • Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth for IoT project functionality
  • Compatible with both Arduino IDE and MicroPython for flexible coding
  • Includes a Type-C port for easy power and programming access

Cons

  • Brand is only listed as Waveshare with limited direct warranty support
  • No included accessories or breakout cables for immediate project use
  • Limited 65K color support which may not suit high-graphics projects
  • Partial product details provided with no full onboard feature breakdown

Common Questions

What display specifications does this development board have?

This board features a 1.28-inch round TFT display with a 240x240 pixel resolution, driven by the GC9A01 display chip.

What programming platforms and languages are compatible with this board?

This ESP32-S3 development board supports both Arduino IDE and MicroPython for coding and customization.

What connectivity features does this development board include?

This board supports both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity for IoT project capabilities.

What type of port is used for power and programming this board?

This development board includes a Type-C port for easy power supply and programming.

Where is this development board shipped from?

This product originates from Mainland China, with no specific province listed in the product specs.

Product information last updated on February 7, 2026

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