Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, minor documentation gaps
Hardware quality is top-notch. The ESP32-S3 handles the high-res display well. Would give 5 stars if the pinout diagram for the specific sensor headers was clearer in the wiki.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | ESP32-S3 Dual-core Xtensa LX7 MCU |
| Display Type | 7-inch IPS Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Communication Interfaces | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Industrial Interfaces | CAN Bus, RS485, RS232 |
| Peripheral Expansion | 6x Dedicated Peripheral Headers |
| Onboard Sensors | BME280 (Temp, Humidity, Pressure) |
| Storage | 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM |
| Power Supply | 5V via USB-C or VIN header |
| Compatibility | Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython |
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, minor documentation gaps
Hardware quality is top-notch. The ESP32-S3 handles the high-res display well. Would give 5 stars if the pinout diagram for the specific sensor headers was clearer in the wiki.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best value all-in-one dev kit
I've used many Waveshare boards, but this one stands out. Having Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a large touchscreen, and industrial buses on a single board is incredible for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great for learning advanced embedded systems
Using this for my final year project. The onboard sensors are a nice bonus for data logging demos. The screen brightness is good even in well-lit rooms.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for Industrial IoT Prototyping
The inclusion of CAN and RS485 right out of the box saves so much time. The 7-inch screen is crisp and the touch response is excellent for building HMI interfaces.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid performance with ESP-IDF
Compiled and flashed using ESP-IDF without issues. The PSRAM allocation works perfectly for graphics libraries like LVGL. Highly recommended for professional prototypes.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust connectivity options
The CAN bus implementation is stable for connecting to motor drivers. The form factor is slightly larger than standard boards but justified by the feature set.
Q: What is the voltage level of the GPIO pins?
A: The ESP32-S3 operates at 3.3V logic levels. Please ensure any connected 5V peripherals use level shifters to avoid damaging the board.
Q: Are there example codes available for the onboard BME280 sensor?
A: Yes, we provide example code for the BME280 sensor in both Arduino and ESP-IDF formats on the product wiki page under the 'Resources' tab.
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 firmware yourself, but numerous guides are available on our wiki and the official MicroPython website.
Q: Is the touchscreen resistive or capacitive?
A: This model features a 7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen, which supports multi-touch gestures and offers better clarity compared to resistive screens.
Q: Can I power this board directly via the VIN pin?
A: Yes, the VIN pin accepts an input voltage range of 5V to 12V. However, for stable operation with the 7-inch screen, we recommend using a regulated 5V supply via the USB-C port or VIN.