Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fast and Reliable
I've been using this for a weather station project. The Wi-Fi connection is stable, and the screen renders animations quickly thanks to the dedicated PSRAM. Highly recommended for IoT prototypes.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 (16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM) |
| Display Size | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 Pixels |
| Touch Interface | I2C Capacitive Touch (GT911) |
| Input Voltage | 5V - 12V Wide Voltage Range |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Programming Support | Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, LVGL |
| Expansion Interfaces | USB Type-C, GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM |
| Onboard Components | RGB LED, Buzzer, Boot/Reset Buttons, SD Card Slot |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fast and Reliable
I've been using this for a weather station project. The Wi-Fi connection is stable, and the screen renders animations quickly thanks to the dedicated PSRAM. Highly recommended for IoT prototypes.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, documentation could be better
The build quality is solid and the ESP32-S3 chip handles graphics smoothly. However, finding specific pinout diagrams for some peripheral interfaces took a bit of digging. Once set up, it works flawlessly.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
Compared to other development boards with built-in displays, this offers incredible value. The capacitive touch is accurate, and the USB-C port makes programming and power delivery very convenient.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good for learning embedded GUIs
As a student learning about embedded systems, this board provided a great platform to understand how GUIs work on microcontrollers. The Arduino support made the learning curve much gentler.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for LVGL Projects
This board is exactly what I needed for my home automation dashboard. The 4.3-inch screen is bright and responsive, and the LVGL library integration was seamless. The wide voltage input is a huge plus for battery-powered projects.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust industrial feel
Used this in a small industrial control prototype. The wide voltage range allowed it to run directly off a 12V supply without extra regulators. The enclosure mounting holes are also well-placed.
Q: What is the maximum brightness level of the display?
A: The display features adjustable backlight brightness via PWM, reaching up to approximately 450 nits, which is sufficient for indoor use and moderate outdoor lighting.
Q: Is the touch screen resistive or capacitive?
A: It is a multi-touch capacitive screen using the GT911 controller, offering a more responsive and modern user experience compared to resistive screens.
Q: Are there example codes available for LVGL?
A: Yes, Waveshare provides a GitHub repository with comprehensive LVGL examples specifically tailored for this 4.3-inch display model, including demos for widgets and animations.
Q: Can I power this board with a 3.7V LiPo battery directly?
A: No, the input voltage range starts at 5V. To use a 3.7V LiPo battery, you must use a boost converter to step up the voltage to at least 5V before connecting it to the board.
Q: Does this board support MicroPython out of the box?
A: Yes, the ESP32-S3 chip fully supports MicroPython. You will need to flash the latest MicroPython firmware via the USB-C port to get started.