The Waveshare ESP32-S3 LCD 3.16 is a compact development board featuring a 3.16-inch LCD with a resolution of 320×820 pixels. At its core is an ESP32-S3R8 with an Xtensa LX7 dual-core processor clocked up to 240 MHz, integrated 8.0 MB PSRAM, and 16.0 MB Flash memory – ideal for high-performance GUI applications. The display is driven via an RGB565 interface with an ST7701 driver, making it excellent for LVGL-based interfaces with smooth image rendering. For sensing and timing, it includes a QMI8658 6-axis IMU (Gyro + Acceleration) and a PCF85063 RTC; an RTC battery can be connected via an SH1.0 header. With 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE), wireless communication is readily available, either through the onboard ceramic antenna or – via a solderable resistor – through an external antenna at the IPEX connector. An MX1.25 header allows for power supply from a 3.7 V Li-Ion cell (charging and discharging via USB-C), and a TF card slot provides additional storage. For development, UART, I2C, and USB headers are reserved, along with BOOT and RST buttons and an ON/OFF toggle switch.
Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer: Waveshare
Manufacturer SKU: 31786
SoC: ESP32-S3R8
Internal Memory: 512.0 KB SRAM, 384.0 KB ROM
Onboard Memory: 16.0 MB NOR-Flash, 8.0 MB PSRAM
Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 LE
IMU: QMI8658 6-axis (3-axis Gyro + 3-axis Acceleration)
RTC: PCF85063, RTC Battery Header (SH1.0)
Mass Storage: TF card slot (FAT32)
Power Supply: USB-C, 3.7 V Li-Ion/LiPo via MX1.25 2-pin, charging/discharging supported
Controls: BOOT button, RST button, Power toggle switch
Headers/Interfaces:
UART header (SH1.0 4-pin, reserved)
I2C header (SH1.0 4-pin, reserved)
USB header (MX1.25 4-pin, reserved)
RTC battery header (SH1.0)
Development Environment: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, LVGL compatible
Dimensions: 31 × 77 × 9 mm
Weight: 42 g.
Item number | 64418917 |
Manufacturer | WaveShare |
Category | Development boards + Kits |
Release date | 21.10.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Development boards + Kits | 453 of 2830 |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 LE |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 4 (1x) |
Additional connections | I2C, UART |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 31 mm |
Width | 77 mm |
Height | 9 mm |
Weight | 42 g |
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