Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 |
| Display Type | 1.85-inch IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Audio Interface | I2S with built-in amplifier and microphone |
| Flash Memory | 8MB PSRAM |
| Storage | 4MB Flash |
| Interface | USB Type-C for power and programming |
| Power Supply | 5V via USB or Li-Po battery connector |
| Dimensions | 54mm x 32mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, documentation could be better
The build quality is excellent and the ESP32-S3 chip handles multitasking well. However, finding specific pinout details for the LCD driver took some digging in the GitHub repo. Once configured, it runs smoothly.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Seamless integration with Home Assistant
Used this to create a custom status dashboard for my Home Assistant setup. The touch response is decent, and the Wi-Fi connection is stable. The community support for this specific Waveshare board is growing fast.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and powerful
I integrated this into a small robot head for facial expression display and voice feedback. The processing power is sufficient for basic local speech recognition models. Very happy with the purchase.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent learning tool
As a student learning embedded systems, this board offers great value. The combination of display, audio, and wireless connectivity in one small package makes it ideal for prototyping IoT devices without needing extra modules.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for AI Voice Projects
This board is exactly what I needed for my smart home voice assistant project. The screen is crisp, and the microphone picks up voice commands clearly even from a few feet away. Setup with ESP-IDF was straightforward.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but gets warm
Functionality is top-notch for the price. The only minor issue is that the board gets slightly warm when using Wi-Fi and the display at full brightness simultaneously. Not a dealbreaker, but something to consider for enclosed cases.
Q: Can I power this directly from a 3.7V Li-Po battery?
A: Yes, there is a dedicated JST connector for Li-Po batteries. The board includes a charging circuit, so you can connect a single-cell 3.7V battery directly, and it will charge via the USB-C port when connected.
Q: Are there example codes available for the LCD display?
A: Yes, Waveshare provides a comprehensive Wiki with example codes for both Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF. These examples cover drawing primitives, displaying images, and handling touch inputs.
Q: What is the refresh rate of the 1.85-inch display?
A: The display typically operates at 60Hz. Performance may vary slightly depending on the graphics library used and the complexity of the content being rendered on the screen.
Q: Does this board support MicroPython out of the box?
A: Yes, the ESP32-S3 XiaoZhi board is fully compatible with MicroPython. You will need to flash the latest firmware image suitable for the ESP32-S3 chip and configure the pins for the specific LCD and audio components.
Q: Is the microphone sensitive enough for far-field voice recognition?
A: The onboard microphone is designed for near-to-mid field interaction (approximately 1-3 meters). For far-field recognition in noisy environments, we recommend connecting an external microphone array via the I2S interface.
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