Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I've been running this board continuously for two weeks as a weather station display. It hasn't crashed once, and the Bluetooth range is surprisingly good compared to older ESP32 models.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 (Dual-core Xtensa LX7) |
| Display Type | 1.9-inch IPS Touch LCD |
| Resolution | 170 x 320 pixels |
| Touch Interface | Capacitive Touch (I2C) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & Bluetooth 5.0 LE |
| Storage Expansion | MicroSD Card Slot (up to 32GB supported) |
| Flash Memory | 8MB PSRAM |
| Interface Ports | USB Type-C, GPIO headers, I2C, SPI, UART |
| Power Supply | 5V via USB or 3.3V-5V via VIN pin |
| Dimensions | 66mm x 34mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I've been running this board continuously for two weeks as a weather station display. It hasn't crashed once, and the Bluetooth range is surprisingly good compared to older ESP32 models.
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, documentation could be better
The build quality is excellent and the screen colors are vibrant. However, finding specific pinout diagrams for the touch controller took some digging in the wiki. Once set up, it works flawlessly with Arduino IDE.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for IoT Prototyping
This board is exactly what I needed for my smart home project. The touch screen is responsive, and the ESP32-S3 handles Wi-Fi connectivity without any lag. Setting up the SD card was straightforward using the provided libraries.
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for learning embedded systems
As a student, this board offers incredible value. Having the screen, SD slot, and wireless all on one board saves so much wiring time. The USB-C port makes programming very convenient.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
The capacitive touch works smoothly right out of the box. I love that it supports MicroPython natively. The SD card slot is a huge plus for logging data locally before uploading to the cloud.
Anonymous
Mar 15, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good performance, runs a bit warm
Performance is top-notch for graphics rendering on the LCD. I noticed it gets slightly warm when driving the screen at full brightness while using Wi-Fi, but nothing concerning. A small heatsink might help for heavy loads.
Q: Are example codes available for the touch screen functionality?
A: Absolutely. You can find comprehensive example codes in our GitHub repository under the 'examples' folder for this specific model. They cover touch calibration, drawing primitives, and SD card file operations.
Q: Does the display support multi-touch gestures?
A: The touch controller supports basic multi-touch detection, but the standard libraries primarily utilize single-touch coordinates. Advanced multi-touch gestures would require custom driver development.
Q: What is the maximum size of the MicroSD card supported?
A: The board officially supports MicroSD cards up to 32GB formatted in FAT32. While larger cards might work, we recommend sticking to 32GB for maximum stability and compatibility.
Q: Is this board compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You need to install the ESP32 board package by Espressif and select 'Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9' or the generic ESP32S3 Dev Module from the board manager.
Q: Can I power this board directly with a 3.7V LiPo battery?
A: Yes, you can connect a 3.7V LiPo battery to the BAT pins if a battery connector is populated, or via the VIN pin (which accepts 3.3V-5V). Please ensure polarity is correct to avoid damage.