Waveshare ESP32-S3 7 Inch Touch Display Development Board
Product Overview
The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 is a 7-inch ESP32-S3 development board with an 800×480 IPS display, 5-point capacitive touch, 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, CAN, RS485, I²C, UART, TF card slot, USB, and 3.7V lithium battery support. It is designed for LVGL GUIs, HMI panels, IoT dashboards, automation, and embedded control projects. Waveshare
Description
The Waveshare ESP32-S3 7 Inch Touch Display Development Board combines an ESP32-S3 processor with a large integrated touchscreen and multiple industrial-style communication interfaces, making it suitable for HMI, IoT, automation, monitoring, smart-home, and graphical embedded applications.
The actual Chip.pk stock is the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 touch version, Rev1.2, with a 7-inch 800×480 IPS LCD and capacitive touchscreen. The onboard ESP32-S3 platform uses a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor operating at up to 240MHz and provides 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE through an onboard antenna. WaveShare
For graphical applications, the board uses an RGB display interface and supports 5-point capacitive touch through I²C. Waveshare specifically positions this board for graphical programs such as LVGL, making it practical for dashboards, menus, control panels, data visualization, and embedded HMI interfaces. Waveshare
The board also provides CAN, RS485, I²C, UART, TF/microSD storage, USB, sensor expansion, BOOT and RESET controls, plus selectable termination resistors for CAN and RS485. A PH2.0 connector supports a single-cell 3.7V lithium battery, and onboard charge-status indicators are provided. WaveShare
Key Features
- Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7
- Actual stock board revision: Rev1.2
- 7-inch IPS LCD
- 800 × 480 pixel resolution
- 5-point capacitive touchscreen
- I²C touch interface
- RGB LCD interface
- ESP32-S3 dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor
- Up to 240MHz CPU frequency
- 16MB Flash
- 8MB PSRAM
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5 LE
- Onboard PCB antenna
- CAN interface
- RS485 interface
- I²C expansion
- UART expansion
- Sensor / ADC header
- TF / microSD card slot
- Two USB Type-C interfaces
- BOOT and RESET buttons
- 3.7V single-cell lithium battery support
- CAN and RS485 120Ω termination selection
- Suitable for LVGL and HMI development
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waveshare |
| Model | ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 |
| Board Revision | Rev1.2 |
| MCU Platform | ESP32-S3 |
| Module | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 |
| Processor | Xtensa 32-bit LX7 Dual-Core |
| Maximum Frequency | 240MHz |
| Flash | 16MB |
| PSRAM | 8MB |
| Display Size | 7 Inch |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 800 × 480 Pixels |
| Display Interface | RGB |
| Display Colors | 65K |
| Viewing Angle | 170° |
| Touch Type | Capacitive |
| Multi-Touch | Up to 5 Points |
| Touch Interface | I²C |
| Touch Controller | GT911 |
| Display Controller | ST7262 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 LE |
| Antenna | Onboard PCB Antenna |
| Storage | TF / microSD Card Slot |
| CAN | Supported |
| RS485 | Supported |
| I²C | Supported |
| UART | UART1 / UART2 Selection |
| USB | USB Type-C + USB-to-UART Type-C |
| Sensor Expansion | ADC / Sensor Header |
| Control Buttons | BOOT and RESET |
| I²C Logic Selection | 3.3V / 5V |
| CAN Termination | Selectable 120Ω |
| RS485 Termination | Selectable 120Ω |
| Battery Connector | PH2.0 2-Pin |
| Battery Type | Single-Cell 3.7V Lithium Battery |
| USB Power | 5V Type-C |
| Touch Version Dimensions | 192.96 × 110.76 mm |
Applications / Use Cases
- ESP32-S3 HMI systems
- LVGL graphical interfaces
- Industrial-style control panels
- IoT dashboards
- Smart home control panels
- Building automation interfaces
- Sensor monitoring systems
- CAN bus projects
- RS485 / Modbus-oriented development
- Data logging applications
- Wi-Fi connected touch interfaces
- Bluetooth LE control systems
- Robotics control panels
- Embedded instrumentation
- Touchscreen menu systems
- Equipment monitoring and control
Compatibility
The board is built around the ESP32-S3 ecosystem and is intended for ESP32-S3 firmware and graphical application development. Waveshare provides board-specific example resources and documentation, and the integrated 7-inch screen is suitable for LVGL-based GUI applications. WaveShare
The 7-inch display uses a significant number of ESP32-S3 GPIO resources, while additional control functions are handled through onboard expansion circuitry. Projects using CAN, RS485, I²C, UART, touch, microSD, or external sensors should therefore follow the Waveshare pin mapping and board-specific example configuration rather than assuming generic ESP32-S3 pin assignments. WaveShare
The actual variant uses an onboard antenna. An external antenna should not be assumed or advertised for this Chip.pk stock version.
Package Contents
The supplied stock package and Waveshare standard package configuration correspond to:
- 1 × Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7
- 2 × HY2.0 2-Pin to 2-Pin Male Cables, 10cm
- 1 × HY2.0 3-Pin to 3-Pin Male Cable, 10cm
- 2 × HY2.0 4-Pin to 4-Pin Male Cables, 10cm
- 1 × Screw / Mounting Hardware Pack
USB cable, TF/microSD card, lithium battery, CAN adapter, RS485 converter, external sensors, and other demonstration accessories are not included unless Chip.pk specifically states otherwise. Waveshare
Buy in Pakistan
Buy the Waveshare ESP32-S3 7 inch display in Pakistan from Chip.pk for HMI, LVGL, IoT, automation, CAN, RS485, monitoring, and touchscreen embedded projects.
With an 800×480 IPS touchscreen, 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, CAN, RS485, I²C, UART, TF card support, and battery connectivity, this board provides an integrated platform for building advanced ESP32-S3 graphical control systems.
FAQs
1. What is the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7?
The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 is a 7-inch ESP32-S3 touchscreen development board with an 800×480 IPS display, capacitive touch, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, CAN, RS485, I²C, UART, USB, TF card support, and battery connectivity.
2. What is the resolution of the display?
The integrated 7-inch IPS display has a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels.
3. Does the Waveshare ESP32-S3 7-inch display support touch?
Yes. The Chip.pk stock version is the touch model and supports up to 5-point capacitive multi-touch through an I²C touch interface.
4. Which ESP32 module is used on this board?
The board uses an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module based on the dual-core Xtensa LX7 ESP32-S3 platform.
5. How much Flash and PSRAM does this board have?
The actual stock/module configuration is marked N16R8, corresponding to 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for this Chip.pk stock revision.
6. Does this ESP32-S3 display support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
Yes. It supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5 Low Energy through the ESP32-S3 platform.
7. Can this board be used with LVGL?
Yes. The integrated touchscreen and ESP32-S3 platform make it suitable for LVGL-based GUI applications, including dashboards, menus, HMI panels, monitoring screens, and control interfaces.
8. Does the board support CAN and RS485?
Yes. Dedicated CAN and RS485 interfaces are provided, along with selectable 120Ω termination options.
9. Does it have a microSD card slot?
Yes. The board includes a TF / microSD card slot for supported storage and data-logging applications.
10. Can the board run from a lithium battery?
The board provides a PH2.0 connector for a single-cell 3.7V lithium battery and onboard battery charging/status circuitry. The battery itself should not be assumed to be included.
11. Does this version use an external Wi-Fi antenna?
No. The actual Chip.pk stock uses an onboard PCB antenna through the installed ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module. An external antenna should not be advertised for this variant.
12. What can I build with this ESP32-S3 7-inch touch display?
It is suitable for HMI panels, IoT dashboards, smart-home controls, industrial monitoring prototypes, CAN/RS485 interfaces, LVGL GUIs, data loggers, robotics panels, and Wi-Fi-connected touchscreen applications.