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Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.28" Round Touch LCD Development Board

Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.28" Round Touch LCD Development Board

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Short Product Description

The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.28 is a highly integrated microcontroller board featuring a 1.28-inch round capacitive touch screen. Powered by a dual-core 240MHz processor with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (BLE), it is ideal for developing custom smartwatches, wearable devices, and circular HMI interfaces. It includes a 6-axis IMU for motion tracking and an MX1.25 battery header with a recharge manager for portable, off-grid projects.

Key Features

  • 1.28" Round Touch Display: 240x240 resolution with 65K RGB colors, powered by GC9A01 and CST816S chips for crisp wearable interfaces.
  • ESP32-S3 Dual-Core Processor: Runs up to 240MHz with 2MB PSRAM and 16MB Flash for smooth UI performance and multitasking.
  • Wireless Connectivity: Integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (BLE) for reliable IoT communication.
  • 6-Axis IMU Sensor: Onboard QMI8658 tracks acceleration and gyroscope data for motion gestures and step counting.
  • Portable Power Ready: Includes an MX1.25 battery header and ETA6096 manager for safe 3.7V lithium battery charging and discharging.

Full Product Description

Compact Hardware for Wearable Development

This development board provides a complete hardware foundation for building custom smartwatches and wearable IoT devices. The centerpiece is a vibrant 1.28-inch round IPS display (240x240 resolution) driven by the GC9A01 controller, paired with a CST816S capacitive touch chip for smooth, responsive human-machine interaction. The compact circular footprint makes it easy to integrate into 3D-printed watch cases or custom dashboard gauges.

Integrated Wireless and Motion Sensing

The built-in ESP32-S3 chip delivers reliable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (BLE) connectivity for seamless IoT data syncing and smartphone communication. To support fitness tracking and gesture recognition, the board is equipped with a QMI8658 6-axis IMU, which includes a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer. With 2MB of onboard PSRAM and 16MB of Flash, it easily handles complex graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and sensor data processing simultaneously.

Technician Tip

Always double-check the polarity of your 3.7V lithium battery before connecting it to the onboard MX1.25 header. The ETA6096 chip safely manages battery charging via the Type-C port, but reverse polarity will instantly damage the power management circuit. Our Sun Cheong Computer Co. Ltd. technical team recommends using an SH1.0 connector cable to easily break out the 6 available GPIO pins (15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 33) for external sensors, rather than attempting to solder directly to the tiny surface-mount pads.

Technical Specifications

  • Microcontroller: ESP32-S3R2 / ESP32-S3RH2 (Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240MHz)
  • Memory: 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 2MB PSRAM, 16MB NOR-Flash
  • Wireless: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (BLE)
  • Display: 1.28-inch Round Capacitive Touch LCD (240x240 pixels, 65K RGB)
  • Display/Touch Drivers: GC9A01 (Display) / CST816S (Touch)
  • Sensors: QMI8658 6-axis IMU (3-axis gyro, 3-axis accelerometer)
  • Power Interface: USB Type-C or MX1.25 2P battery header (3.7V Lithium)
  • Expansion: 6x GPIO pins via SH1.0 connector
  • Dimensions: Φ38.51mm (Outer diameter)

Delivery Options

  • Local delivery within Hong Kong and in-store pickup.​
  • Free shipping for orders of HK$400 or above; HK$35 shipping fee for orders below HK$400.​
  • Shipped by SF Express, usually dispatched the same day for orders confirmed before 6:00 PM (Mon–Sat).​
  • Estimated delivery time: 1–3 business days after dispatch (Hong Kong).​
  • In-store pickup details (location and time) will be confirmed by email or phone message.​
  • Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weather or unforeseen circumstances.​

FAQ Section

  • Can I program this board using the Arduino IDE?Yes, the ESP32-S3 chip is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE, as well as Espressif's official ESP-IDF framework for more advanced development.
  • Does this board include a lithium battery?No, the board features an MX1.25 header and an ETA6096 charging manager for a 3.7V lithium battery, but the battery itself is not included.
  • How do I access the GPIO pins for external sensors?You can access 6 GPIO pins (15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 33) along with 3V3 and GND via the SH1.0 connector located on the back of the board.
  • What display drivers do I need to select in my code?You must configure your graphics library (such as LVGL or TFT_eSPI) to use the GC9A01 driver for the display and the CST816S driver for the capacitive touch input.
  • Can I buy compatible 3.7V lithium batteries at your Sham Shui Po store?Yes, we stock various small-capacity 3.7V lithium polymer batteries with MX1.25 connectors at our Sham Shui Po retail shop, perfect for wearable projects.

Target Users / Applications

  • IoT developers prototyping custom smartwatches or fitness trackers with Wi-Fi data syncing.
  • Makers building circular dashboard gauges or digital dials for sim racing rigs and custom PC cases.
  • STEM educators teaching wearable technology, LVGL UI design, and IMU sensor integration.
  • Engineers designing compact, battery-powered human-machine interfaces (HMI) for industrial tools.
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