Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9 Touch Display Dev Board

Description

Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9 is the touch-enabled version of Waveshare's compact 1.9inch ESP32-S3 display board. It combines a 170×320 LCD, capacitive touch, ESP32-S3R8, 16MB Flash, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, TF card slot, and 3.7V lithium battery support in a compact board that is also compatible with Pico headers. This makes it a good fit for portable UI, compact IoT terminals, touch-enabled dashboards, and ESP32-S3 prototyping projects that need both local interaction and wireless connectivity.

Features

• ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE support.
• 1.9inch touch LCD: 170×320 resolution, 262K colors, and CST816 capacitive touch on the touch version.
• Touch version-specific hardware: This SKU is the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9 version, not the non-touch board.
• Pico header compatibility: Official materials note that the interface is compatible with the Pico header, which helps with selected Raspberry Pi Pico HAT expansion.
• Battery-ready design: Includes an MX1.25 battery header and charge indicator for 3.7V lithium battery use.
• Storage and motion support: Combines a TF card slot and QMI8658 IMU for richer embedded projects.

Specifications

Applications

• Portable touch interfaces: Useful for compact handheld terminals, mini dashboards, and lightweight control panels.
• ESP32-S3 learning and prototyping: A practical platform for experimenting with display, touch, sensors, and storage together.
• Motion-aware projects: The onboard IMU enables orientation-sensitive UI or gesture-triggered behavior.
• Pico-style expansion projects: The header compatibility makes it convenient when working with certain Pico-format accessories.
• Battery-powered IoT nodes: Good fit for small connected devices with local touch feedback.

Product List

ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9 x1

Other Content

Interface Definition

• Pico header compatible: The official board layout is designed to work with selected Raspberry Pi Pico HAT form factors.
• Touch version wiring: Touch control uses the CST816 touch IC and dedicated touch pins shown in the official pinout image.
• Touch version antenna option: The IPEX1 connector is available on the touch version only.

What's On Board

• ESP32-S3R8 + 16MB Flash: Main control and storage platform.
• MX1.25 battery header: Supports 3.7V lithium battery charging and discharging workflows.
• TF card slot: Located on the back side for expanded storage.
• QMI8658: 6-axis IMU mounted on the back side.
• IPEX1 connector: Available on the touch version for external antenna routing.
• WS2812 RGB LED note: Official docs note the RGB LED is for the non-touch version only.

Version Difference

• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9: Touch version with CST816 support and IPEX1 connector.
• ESP32-S3-LCD-1.9: Non-touch version with WS2812 RGB LED instead of the touch-specific hardware.

Outline Dimensions

Resources

• Official Wiki
• Waveshare Documentation Platform
• Official FAQ
• Schematic PDF
• Official Demo Package
• 3D STEP File
• ESP32-S3 Datasheet

FAQ

Is this the touch version or the non-touch version?

This SKU is the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.9 touch version. The non-touch version is ESP32-S3-LCD-1.9.

What hardware is unique to the touch version?

The touch version adds CST816 capacitive touch support and the IPEX1 external antenna option, while the non-touch version instead highlights the WS2812 RGB LED.

What kind of projects fit this board best?

It works well for portable touch UI, Pico-style expansion, sensor-driven interfaces, and small battery-powered ESP32-S3 terminals.