ESP32-S3 2.8-inch Touch Display Development Board 240x320

The ESP32-S3 2.8inch Touch Display Development Board is a versatile and powerful tool for developers seeking an all-in-one solution for their projects. With a high-resolution 240x320 IPS display and a capacitive 5-point touchscreen, this board enables a smooth and interactive user experience. The integrated ESP32-S3 chip, a 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, ensures high performance with a clock speed of up to 240 MHz. The board supports both WiFi and Bluetooth 5 (BLE), making it ideal for IoT applications. With built-in Flash and PSRAM memory and multiple peripheral ports, it is well-equipped for developing complex GUI applications. Additionally, it offers a variety of sensors and connectors, including a 6-axis sensor, an RTC chip, and a TF card slot. Support for various power supply options and the ability to connect a battery make it versatile in application.

Features:

• The board features a 2.8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 240x320, displaying 262,000 colors.
• It is equipped with a 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, reaching a clock speed of up to 240 MHz for high performance.
• The capacitive 5-point touchscreen supports control via the I2C interface, enabling smooth multi-touch operation.
• The board supports both 2.4 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth 5 (BLE), allowing wireless communication in various scenarios.
• With 16 MB Flash and 8 MB PSRAM, it is well-prepared for demanding applications.
• An onboard 6-axis sensor and an RTC chip provide enhanced functionality for various applications.
• It offers numerous connectivity options, including UART, I2C, USB Type-C, and a TF card slot for external storage expansion.
• Supports LVGL GUI library for developing high-quality user interfaces

Applications:

• Development of an IoT dashboard that displays and controls sensor data in real time.
• Used in a smart home project to control devices and display status information.
• Creation of a portable media player with touch screen operation and Bluetooth audio output.

Board Description:

1. ESP32-S3R8 dual-core processor, up to 240 MHz operating speed
2. 16 MB Flash
3. QST position sensor QMI8658C (6-axis IMU includes a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer)
4. RTC chip PCF85063 RTC chip
5. PCM5101 audio decoder
6. Amplifier chip
7. Volume control
8. Battery charge manager
9. ME6217C33M5G low-dropout regulator, 800mA output (max)
10. Integrated ceramic antenna
11. IPEX1 connector and switching resistor Switching to external antenna by resoldering the resistor
12. TF card slot Supports TF cards up to 16 GB
13. Button to control the battery power supply Matching driver is required
14. RESET button
15. BOOT button
16. USB Type-C port
17. 12-PIN multifunctional pin header
18. I2C header Connection with internal chip, supports only I2C peripherals and cannot be used for other functions
19. UART header
20. MX1.25 battery header MX1.25 2-pin connector for 3.7V lithium battery, supports charging and discharging
21. RTC battery header For connecting a rechargeable RTC battery
22. Speaker header Comes with an 8Ω 2W 2030 speaker
23. Power indicator
24. Charging indicator Lithium battery charging indicator, lights up when charging, turns off when fully charged (the light status is uncertain when the battery is not connected)

Documentation:

• Waveshare Wiki
• LVGL Github
• SquareLine Studio

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Waveshare
• Manufacturer SKU: 27690
• Display: LCD TFT Touch
• Display size: 2.8 inches
• Resolution: 240x320 pixels
• Processor: 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240 MHz
• Memory: 16 MB Flash, 8 MB PSRAM
• Display chip: ST7789  
• Touch chip: CST328  
• Built-in devices:  
• Position sensor: QMI8658  
• RTC clock: PCF85063  
• PCM audio decoder: PCM5101  
• Micro SD slot  
• Battery charge management module
• Interfaces: UART, I2C, USB Type-C, TF card slot
• Sensors: 6-axis sensor, RTC chip
• Power supply: USB Type-C, battery (MX1.25 connector)
• Dimensions: 74 x 51 x 12 mm
• Weight: 65g

Included in Package:

• 1x ESP32-S3 2.8inch Touch Display Development Board
• 1x SH1.0 12PIN cable 100mm 
• 2x SH1.0 4PIN cable 100mm 
• 1x 2030 speaker pair