Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B Dev Board with Metal Case
Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B Dev Board with Metal Case
Description
Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B is a compact ESP32-S3 AMOLED touch development board with a 1.43inch 466×466 round AMOLED display and an official metal protective case. It combines ESP32-S3R8, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, PCF85063 RTC, TF card slot, 3.7V lithium battery header, and IPEX1 external antenna option in a polished enclosure-ready format. This makes it a strong fit for premium portable UI, round dashboards, smart control terminals, and compact ESP32-S3 GUI projects where the added metal case is a real advantage.

Features
- 1.43inch round AMOLED display: 466×466 resolution, 16.7M colors, strong contrast, and high visual quality for premium round UI layouts.
- ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE support.
- Metal case version: This SKU corresponds to the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B version with the official metal case.
- Motion, RTC, and storage support: Includes QMI8658, PCF85063, and a TF card slot for more capable portable and logging applications.
- Battery-ready design: Provides a 3.7V lithium battery header, charge indicator, RTC battery header, and power control support.
- Expansion-friendly hardware: Includes I2C 4PIN, UART 4PIN, IPEX1, and exposed GPIO resources for integration work.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waveshare |
| Part No. | ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B |
| Main chip | ESP32-S3R8 |
| CPU | Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240MHz |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 LE |
| Memory | 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash |
| Display | 1.43inch AMOLED, 466 × 466, 16.7M colors |
| Brightness | 350cd/㎡ |
| Contrast ratio | 60000:1 |
| Display interface | QSPI |
| Driver / touch IC | SH8601 / C05300, FT3168 or FT6146 |
| Onboard devices | QMI8658, PCF85063, TF card slot, lithium battery header, RTC battery header |
| Case | Official metal protective case |
Applications
- Premium round HMI: Suitable for high-end control interfaces, dashboards, and circular status terminals.
- Portable AMOLED devices: The compact body, battery header, and metal case help with durable portable product concepts.
- Sensor and logging nodes: IMU, RTC, and TF card support make it practical for portable monitoring and event-driven display use.
- Smart home and desktop controls: Useful for touch-based control nodes that need better enclosure quality than a bare development board.
- LVGL and graphics-heavy ESP32-S3 projects: The AMOLED display and PSRAM/Flash combination support richer graphical work.
Product List
ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B x1
SH1.0 4PIN cable ~100mm x2

Other Content
Interface Definition

- QSPI_CS: GPIO9
- QSPI_CLK: GPIO10
- QSPI_D0: GPIO11
- QSPI_D1: GPIO12
- QSPI_D2: GPIO13
- QSPI_D3: GPIO14
- AMOLED_RESET: GPIO21
- AMOLED_EN: GPIO42
- TP_SDA: GPIO47
- TP_SCL: GPIO48
What's On Board

- ESP32-S3R8: Main wireless SoC.
- 16MB Flash: For firmware and asset storage.
- QMI8658: 6-axis attitude sensor.
- PCF85063: RTC chip.
- 3.7V lithium battery header: For rechargeable battery integration.
- TF card / I2C / UART / IPEX1: Useful for expansion, storage, and external antenna workflows.
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 metal case version?
Yes. This SKU corresponds to the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-1.43-B version with the official metal case.
What makes this version different from a bare AMOLED board?
The metal case, battery header, RTC battery header, TF card slot, and external antenna option make it a more deployment-friendly package than a simple open-frame display board.
What types of projects fit this board best?
It works especially well for portable round dashboards, smart control terminals, premium touch UIs, and ESP32-S3 LVGL projects where a polished small enclosure matters.
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