Waveshare ESP32-S3 3.5" IPS Capacitive Touch Display Dev Board (B) 320×480 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Product Overview
The Waveshare ESP32-S3 3.5" IPS Capacitive Touch Display Dev Board (B) combines an ESP32-S3 dual-core processor with a 320×480 IPS capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 LE, 8MB PSRAM and 16MB Flash. It is ideal for HMI, IoT, LVGL, smart displays and embedded GUI applications.
Description
The Waveshare ESP32-S3 3.5" IPS Capacitive Touch Display Dev Board (B) is a high-performance development platform designed for interactive embedded applications. Powered by the ESP32-S3R8 dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor, it combines wireless connectivity, ample memory and a vibrant 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen in a compact development board.
Featuring a 320×480 resolution IPS display, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash, and support for Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 LE, this board provides smooth graphics rendering and responsive touch interaction. It also includes onboard peripherals such as a 6-axis IMU, RTC, audio codec, microphone, MicroSD card slot, USB Type-C, Li-ion battery charging, and a camera interface, making it ideal for advanced embedded systems.
Whether you're developing LVGL interfaces, industrial HMI systems, smart home dashboards, AIoT devices, portable instruments or multimedia projects, this development board offers an excellent combination of performance, connectivity and ease of development using ESP-IDF or Arduino IDE.
Key Features
- Official Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5B Development Board
- ESP32-S3R8 dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor (up to 240MHz)
- 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touch display
- 320 × 480 resolution with 262K colors
- 8MB PSRAM & 16MB Flash
- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & Bluetooth 5 LE
- QSPI display & I²C touch interface
- USB Type-C for programming and power
- MicroSD (TF) card slot
- Onboard microphone & audio codec
- 6-axis IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope)
- RTC with backup battery support
- Camera interface for OV2640/OV5640
- Li-ion battery charging & power management
- Ideal for LVGL, HMI, IoT, AI and GUI projects
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waveshare |
| Processor | ESP32-S3R8 Dual-Core Xtensa LX7 |
| CPU Speed | Up to 240MHz |
| Display Size | 3.5 Inch |
| Display Type | IPS Capacitive Touch |
| Resolution | 320 × 480 Pixels |
| Display Interface | QSPI |
| Touch Interface | I²C |
| LCD Driver | AXS15231B |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 LE |
| PSRAM | 8MB |
| Flash | 16MB |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Storage | MicroSD (TF) Card Slot |
| Audio | Onboard Microphone & Audio Codec |
| IMU | 6-axis (Accelerometer + Gyroscope) |
| RTC | PCF85063 |
| Battery | 3.7V Li-ion Charging Support |
| Camera | OV2640 / OV5640 Compatible |
| Development | ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE |
Applications
- LVGL GUI Development
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Smart Home Control Panels
- Industrial Automation
- AIoT Devices
- IoT Dashboards
- Touchscreen Control Systems
- Robotics Interfaces
- Portable Instruments
- Multimedia Projects
Compatibility
- ESP-IDF
- Arduino IDE
- LVGL
- ESPHome
- FreeRTOS
- OV2640 Camera
- OV5640 Camera
- MicroSD Cards
Package Includes
- 1 × Waveshare ESP32-S3 3.5" IPS Capacitive Touch Display Dev Board (B)
- 1 × 6Ω 1W Speaker (Standard Version)
Important Notes
- Supports ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE development.
- Capacitive touch supports smooth multi-touch interaction.
- Requires a 3.7V Li-ion battery for portable operation.
- Camera module is optional and sold separately unless purchasing the camera version.
- Best suited for GUI, HMI, AIoT and embedded display applications.
FAQs
1. Does this board support Arduino IDE?
Yes, it supports both Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF.
2. Is the display capacitive touch?
Yes, it features a 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touch panel.
3. What is the display resolution?
The display resolution is 320 × 480 pixels.
4. Does it support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
Yes, it includes 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE.
5. Can I use LVGL with this board?
Yes, it is an excellent platform for LVGL-based GUI development.
6. Does it include a MicroSD card slot?
Yes, a MicroSD (TF) card slot is onboard.
7. Does it support camera modules?
Yes, it supports OV2640 and OV5640 camera modules.
8. What projects is it suitable for?
It is ideal for HMI, smart home dashboards, industrial control, robotics, AIoT and embedded touchscreen applications.