Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
I've tried several development boards with LCD support, and this one offers the best balance of performance and price. The capacitive touch response is very accurate.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 |
| Display Interface | RGB, SPI, I8080 |
| Supported Screen Sizes | 2.1", 2.8", 4.0" |
| Touch Type | Capacitive (I2C) |
| Graphics Library | LVGL v8/v9 Compatible |
| Flash Memory | 16MB Quad SPI |
| PSRAM | 8MB Octal SPI |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Power Supply | 5V via USB-C or Header |
| Dimensions | 75mm x 55mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
I've tried several development boards with LCD support, and this one offers the best balance of performance and price. The capacitive touch response is very accurate.
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
RGB interface is a game changer
Finally, an affordable board that supports true RGB parallel interfaces without needing complex FPGA logic. Colors are vibrant and the touch driver integration is seamless.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid choice for prototyping
Works great with PlatformIO and Arduino IDE. The only reason for 4 stars is that the mounting holes could be slightly larger for standard standoffs, but that's a minor issue.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Smooth UI rendering
Using this for a robot control interface. The frame rate on the 2.8-inch screen is impressive even with complex widgets. The USB-C port is a nice modern touch.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, minor docs gap
The build quality is excellent and the ESP32-S3 handles the graphics processing well. I had to dig into the GitHub repo for specific wiring diagrams for the 4-inch panel, but once connected, it worked flawlessly.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for LVGL Projects
This board makes driving RGB displays incredibly easy. The pinout is clearly labeled, and the LVGL demos run smoothly right out of the box. Highly recommended for anyone building a custom HMI.
Q: Does this board support a 4-inch IPS display with 480x800 resolution?
A: Yes, the board is specifically designed to support 4-inch capacitive touch displays with resolutions up to 480x800 via the RGB interface.
Q: Is the LVGL library pre-installed or do I need to install it manually?
A: You will need to install the LVGL library manually via the Library Manager in your IDE or add it as a dependency in your platformio.ini file. We provide example projects to get you started quickly.
Q: Can I power this board directly from a 3.7V LiPo battery?
A: While the ESP32-S3 chip operates at 3.3V, this board is optimized for 5V input via USB-C or the 5V header pin. For LiPo usage, we recommend using a small boost converter to supply stable 5V to ensure the LCD backlight functions correctly.
Q: What is the maximum frequency supported for the SPI interface?
A: The ESP32-S3 can handle SPI frequencies up to 80MHz. However, actual achievable speeds may depend on the specific LCD panel used and cable length. For high-refresh rates, we recommend using the RGB or I8080 parallel interfaces.
Q: Are the schematic and PCB files available for download?
A: Yes, all hardware design files including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOM are open source and available on our official GitHub repository linked in the product description.