Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board with 1.28″ IPS Round LCD (GC9A01)

Description

The Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board with 1.28″ IPS Round LCD is a modern embedded platform designed for high-performance graphical and AI-enabled IoT applications. Powered by the ESP32-S3 dual-core 32-bit LX7 processor, it delivers enhanced processing power, improved AI acceleration, and efficient power management.

This board integrates a 1.28-inch round IPS LCD with the GC9A01 display driver, providing sharp visuals, rich colors, and wide viewing angles. With built-in WiFi and Bluetooth LE, it supports wireless connectivity for smart devices, dashboards, and edge-computing systems.

Supporting Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython, this development board is suitable for professionals, developers, and advanced hobbyists building next-generation HMI, wearable electronics, smart home controllers, and IoT interfaces.

🟧 Detailed Description

🔹 Key Features

• Based on ESP32-S3 32-bit dual-core LX7 processor

• Integrated 1.28″ round IPS LCD

• GC9A01 display driver chip

• High-resolution, full-color display

• Built-in WiFi + Bluetooth LE

• Optimized for graphics & AI applications

• USB interface for programming and power

• Compact, ready-to-use design

🔹 Technical Specifications

• Microcontroller: ESP32-S3

• CPU: Dual-core 32-bit LX7

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V

• Input Voltage: 5V (USB)

• Display Size: 1.28 inch

• Display Type: IPS LCD (Round)

• Resolution: 240 × 240 pixels

• Display Driver: GC9A01

• Wireless: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth LE

• Flash Memory: 8MB (typical, varies by model)

• Interface: SPI

• Programming Support: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython

🔹 Applications

• Smart IoT Displays & Dashboards

• Wearable Devices & Smart Watches

• Embedded GUI & HMI Systems

• Home Automation Controllers

• AI-Enabled Edge Devices

• Robotics & Industrial Interfaces

📦 Package Includes

• 1 × Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board

• 1 × 1.28″ IPS Round LCD (pre-mounted)