Description
Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.64 is a compact 1.64inch AMOLED touch development board built for polished portable UI, compact touch interfaces, and ESP32-S3 graphics projects. It combines the ESP32-S3R8 platform with a 280×456 AMOLED display, FT3168 capacitive touch, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, and wireless connectivity in a small footprint that is well suited to LVGL, smart device UI, and motion-aware portable electronics.
Features
- 1.64inch AMOLED display: 280×456 resolution with vivid colors and better contrast than standard TFT LCD modules.
- ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth BLE 5 support.
- Capacitive touch support: Uses the FT3168 touch chip for touch interaction on a compact portrait-oriented display.
- Onboard IMU: Includes the QMI8658 accelerometer and gyroscope for motion-aware projects.
- High-capacity memory: Officially positioned with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for smooth GUI work such as LVGL.
- Compact portable platform: A practical fit for wearables, small control panels, and handheld smart interfaces.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waveshare |
| Part No. | ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.64 |
| Main chip | ESP32-S3R8 |
| CPU | Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240MHz |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE 5 |
| Memory | 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM |
| Display | 1.64inch AMOLED, 280 × 456 |
| Brightness | 350cd/㎡ |
| Contrast ratio | 60000:1 |
| Display interface | QSPI |
| Display driver | CO5300 |
| Touch | FT3168 capacitive touch |
| Sensor | QMI8658 accelerometer and gyroscope |
Applications
- Compact AMOLED touch UI: Suitable for stylish control panels, smart devices, and polished embedded UIs.
- Portable ESP32-S3 electronics: Useful for wearable-style devices, mini terminals, and battery-friendly interface nodes.
- LVGL and GUI prototyping: The AMOLED panel and larger memory profile are well suited to smoother graphics work.
- Motion-aware interfaces: The IMU helps with orientation-based UI or gesture-aware applications.
- Connected smart devices: Wi-Fi and BLE support make it practical for cloud-linked or app-connected display products.
Product List
ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.64 x1
11Pin black pinheader (2.54mm) x2
Other Content
Interface Definition
What's On Board
- ESP32-S3R8: Main Wi-Fi and BLE SoC.
- QMI8658: 6-axis motion sensor for accelerometer and gyroscope functions.
- Flash and PSRAM: High-capacity onboard memory for GUI and application data.
- AMOLED + FT3168: Dedicated display and touch hardware for smooth embedded interaction.
Outline Dimensions
Resources
- Official Wiki
- Waveshare Documentation Platform
- Official FAQ
- Schematic PDF
- Official Demo Package
- 3D STEP File
- ESP32-S3 Datasheet
FAQ
What makes this board different from a standard TFT ESP32 display board?
The AMOLED panel, QSPI display path, FT3168 touch, and 8MB PSRAM + 16MB Flash combination make it more suitable for smoother and more polished GUI work.
Is this board suitable for LVGL projects?
Yes. Waveshare positions this board with enough memory and display performance to run GUI frameworks such as LVGL smoothly.
What types of projects fit this board best?
It works especially well for portrait smart interfaces, portable AMOLED touch products, motion-aware devices, and ESP32-S3 UI prototypes.