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Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fast shipping and works well
Verified purchase. Board arrived quickly and booted up without issues.
Description
Waveshare ESP32 S3 Development Board 3.16-inch Display WiFi/Bluetooth Onboard RTC/IMU/SD Card Slot
Reviews
Attributes
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Development Boards & Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 |
| Flash Memory | 16MB |
| PSRAM | 8MB Octal SPI |
| Display Size | 3.16 inches |
| Display Resolution | 384 x 536 pixels |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Input Voltage | 5V via USB-C |
| Interface | USB-C, GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART |
| Onboard Sensors | RTC, IMU (Accelerometer/Gyro) |
| Storage Expansion | MicroSD Card Slot (up to 32GB) |
5 reviews
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Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value, minor docs issue
Hardware is solid. Documentation could be clearer on pin mapping for the IMU.
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Anonymous
Feb 08, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid ESP32-S3 option
Power consumption is reasonable. Would prefer a battery connector included though.
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Anonymous
Feb 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great board for IoT projects
The display is crisp and the WiFi connection is stable. Easy to set up with Arduino IDE.
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Anonymous
Feb 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for HMI interfaces
The 3.16-inch screen is perfect for control panels. Touch response is accurate.
5 FAQ
Q: What is the logic level of the GPIO pins?
A: The GPIO pins operate at 3.3V logic level. Please use level shifters for 5V devices.
Q: What library works best for the screen?
A: We recommend using the LVGL library or the provided Waveshare example codes.
Q: Can I power this with a 3.7V LiPo battery?
A: Direct LiPo connection is not recommended without a charger circuit. Use the 5V USB input or VIN pin with regulation.
Q: Is this compatible with MicroPython?
A: Yes, it supports MicroPython and CircuitPython out of the box.
Q: Does the display support touch input?
A: Yes, the LCD includes capacitive touch functionality.
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