WAVE-32790, ESP32-S3 1.83inch Touch Display Development Board, 3.7V Lithium Battery Included, Onboard Audio Codec Chip, Built-in Microphones And Speaker
ESP32-S3 1.83inch Touch Display Development Board
Embedded with ST7789P Display Driver and CST816D Capacitive Touch Chip

Features
ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.83 is a high-performance, highly integrated microcontroller development board designed by Waveshare. Compact in size, it features a 1.83-inch capacitive display, integrated power management IC, 6-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope), RTC chip, low-power audio codec IC, and more — enabling quick development and product integration.
Key features include:
- Equipped with ESP32-S3R8 Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, up to 240MHz main frequency
- Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE) with onboard antenna
- Built-in 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, onboard 8MB PSRAM, and external 16MB Flash memory
- Adopts Type-C port for improved user convenience and device compatibility
- Onboard 1.83-inch capacitive touch display, 240×284 resolution, 65K colors
- Built-in ST7789P display driver and CST816D capacitive touch chip using SPI and I2C communication
- Onboard QMI8658 6-axis IMU for motion detection and gesture sensing
- Onboard PCF85063 RTC chip powered through AXP2101 for continuous operation
- Onboard PWR and BOOT programmable buttons for custom development
- Onboard JST 1.2mm 2PIN 3.7V lithium battery recharge/discharge connector
- Reserved 1×I2C, 1×UART, and 1×USB pads for external devices and debugging
- Onboard TF card slot for extended storage and fast data transfer
- Uses AXP2101 IC for power management, battery charging, and optimization
- High touch screen transmittance, fast response, and long lifespan
LCD Specifications
| Display Panel | IPS | Display Size | 1.83inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240×284 pixels | Color | 65K |
| Brightness | 300cd/㎡ | Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
| Communication Interface | SPI | Display Driver | ST7789P |
| Touch Type | Capacitive | Touch IC | CST816D |
Tiny Size, Touch More Possibilities
Suitable for various smart device developments, enabling human-machine interaction and supporting battery-powered operation.

IPS Display Panel
Excellent display performance and wide viewing angle.

Onboard Audio Codec Chip
Includes ES8311 audio codec and ES7210 echo cancellation circuit for high-quality audio applications.

Supports Offline Speech Recognition and AI Interaction
Compatible with large AI model platforms such as DeepSeek and Doubao.

Supports ESP-IDF and Arduino
Comes with SDKs, development resources, and tutorials for quick startup.
Wi-Fi and BLE 5 Support
Integrates 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE/Mesh) for powerful wireless connectivity.

Function Introduction

What's On Board

- ESP32-S3R8 – Dual-core WiFi + Bluetooth SoC, up to 240MHz, with 8MB PSRAM
- AXP2101 – Power management IC
- ES8311 – Low-power audio codec IC
- ES7210 – ADC chip for echo cancellation
- MX1.25 Speaker Header – Non-polarized connector
- 1.2mm Lithium Battery Header – 2-pin connector for 3.7V battery, supports charge/discharge
- Type-C Port – For programming and log output
- 16MB NOR Flash – For data storage
- Dual Microphones – For input and echo cancellation
- Onboard Antenna – For Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5
- Reserved GPIO Pads – For expansion
- QMI8658 – 6-axis IMU (gyroscope + accelerometer)
- PCF85063 – RTC chip
- BOOT Button – For startup/debugging
- PWR Button – For power on/off or custom functions
- 1.83-inch Display Connector
- Speaker Amplifier Chip
- TF Card Slot
Pin Definition

Outline Dimensions
