Waveshare · ESP32-S3 · 3.5" · 320×480
Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5" Type B (QSPI) specifications
The Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5" Type B (QSPI) is a 3.5" 320×480 display board by Waveshare, built around the ESP32-S3 (ESP32-S3R8 module) running at 240 MHz. The panel uses a AXS15231B (QSPI, integrated touch+display controller) controller over QSPI, with AXS15231B (integrated, also reachable over I2C) touch input. Memory: 16 MB flash, 8 MB PSRAM; wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In LCD Ultra Pro you can design its UI visually at the exact resolution; a ready-made display driver for the Arduino export is not available yet, so the export contains the LVGL UI code for your own project.
- Screen
- 3.5" · 320×480
- Chip
- ESP32-S3
- Memory
- 16 MB flash, 8 MB PSRAM
- Input
- capacitive touch
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Waveshare |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |
| Resolution | 320×480 px |
| Colour depth | 16-bit |
| Display controller | AXS15231B (QSPI, integrated touch+display controller) |
| Display interface | QSPI |
| Touch | AXS15231B (integrated, also reachable over I2C) |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3 |
| Module | ESP32-S3R8 |
| CPU clock | 240 MHz |
| Internal SRAM | 512 KB |
| PSRAM | 8 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Free GPIOs and connectors
These GPIOs are not used by the display, touch or on-board peripherals, so you can wire your own sensors, buttons or relays to them.
| Pin | Capabilities | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GPIO 0 | GPIO, BOOT | Boot button |
| GPIO 9 | GPIO, PWM | Free / possibly a physical button, needs verification |
| GPIO 43/TX | GPIO, UART_TX | UART0 TX |
| GPIO 44/RX | GPIO, UART_RX | UART0 RX |
LVGL support in LCD Ultra Pro
| Driver status | Driver not available yet |
|---|---|
| Arduino export | LVGL 8.4 UI and event code only (bring your own display driver) |
| USB Live preview | No |
| Orientations | 0° |
| Brightness control | Software dimming layer |
Pick this board in the editor and the canvas matches its exact resolution and shape. Build the interface with widgets, add events without code, try it in Live Preview, then export it as LVGL UI code. See the documentation for the workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the resolution of the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5" Type B (QSPI)?
320×480 pixels on a 3.5" screen, driven at 16-bit colour depth.
Which display controller and interface does it use?
AXS15231B (QSPI, integrated touch+display controller) over QSPI.
Does the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5" Type B (QSPI) have a touchscreen?
Yes — AXS15231B (integrated, also reachable over I2C).
Which ESP32 chip and how much memory does it have?
ESP32-S3 (ESP32-S3R8) at 240 MHz, 16 MB flash, 8 MB PSRAM.
Which GPIOs are free for my own sensors or relays?
4 GPIOs are free: GPIO 0, GPIO 9, GPIO 43/TX, GPIO 44/RX.
Can I use LVGL on the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch LCD 3.5" Type B (QSPI)?
Yes, with your own display driver setup. In LCD Ultra Pro you can design the UI at the board’s exact resolution and export the LVGL 8.4 UI and event code; a ready-made display driver for this board is not included yet, so you call ui_init() from your own LVGL project.