waveshare ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display

waveshare ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board User Manual

1. Кіріспе

This manual provides detailed instructions for the waveshare ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board. This board is a microcontroller development platform featuring a 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth BLE 5 module, integrated Flash and PSRAM, and a 2.8-inch IPS LCD. It is designed for rapid development of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and other ESP32-S3 applications.

waveshare ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board with key features highlighted

1 -сурет: Аяқталдыview of the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board and its core features.

2. Өнімнің ерекшеліктері

  • Equipped with high-performance Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, operating up to 240MHz.
  • Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE) with an onboard antenna.
  • Built-in 512KB SRAM and 384KB ROM, with onboard 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM.
  • Features a 2.8-inch IPS LCD display with 240x320 resolution and 262K colors.
  • Optional capacitive 5-point touch function controlled via I2C interface, with interrupt support.
  • Adapts UART, I2C, and various GPIO interfaces, integrating a full-speed USB port.
  • Includes an onboard speaker, QMI8658 6-axis sensor, RTC sensor, TF card slot, and battery recharge management module.
  • Supports flexible clock and multiple power modes for low power consumption.

3. Onboard Components

The following diagram and list identify the key components on the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board.

Diagram of the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board with numbered components

Figure 2: Labeled components of the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board.

  1. ESP32-S3R8
  2. Dual-core processor, up to 240MHz operating frequency
  3. 16 МБ флэш
  4. QST attitude sensor
  5. QMI8658 (6-axis IMU includes a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer)
  6. Борттық керамикалық антенна
  7. 1.5A MP54F-WR
  8. GPIO expander chip
  9. RTC чипі
  10. PCF85063 RTC chip
  11. MP1603GTF-Z
  12. Power module, 2A current (MAX)
  13. Battery recharge manager
  14. Дабыл
  15. TF картасы ұясы
  16. On the back side of the PCB
  17. BOOT түймесі
  18. RESET түймесі
  19. IPEX1 connector (Switching to use external antenna via resoldering the resistor)
  20. 2*12PIN 2.54mm pin header
  21. RTC battery header (for connecting rechargeable RTC battery)
  22. MX1.25 батарея тақырыбы
  23. MX1.25 2PIN connector, for 3.7V Lithium battery, supports charging and discharging
  24. UART header
  25. Зарядтау индикаторы
  26. USB Type-C порты
  27. Қуат көрсеткіші
  28. I2C header (connecting with internal chip, only supports the I2C peripherals and cannot be mapped to other functions)
  29. Battery power supply control button

4. Техникалық шарттар

Below are the general and LCD-specific technical specifications for the development board.

Жалпы сипаттамалар:

ПараметрМән
Пакет өлшемдері3.35 x 2.83 x 0.67 дюйм
Элемент салмағы1.76 унция
CPU жылдамдығы240 МГц
Орнатылған жедел жад өлшемі512 КБ
Жад сақтау сыйымдылығы24 MB (16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM)

СКД параметрлері:

Table showing LCD parameters for the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display

Figure 3: Detailed LCD parameters for the display panel.

ПараметрМәнПараметрМән
Дисплей тақтасыIPS СКДДисплей өлшемі2.8 дюйм
Ажыратымдылық240 × 320Дисплей түстері262 мың
Коммуникациялық интерфейсSPI + RGBЖүргізуші ICST7701
түртіңізSupported (Touch Version Only)IC түртіңізGT911 (Touch Version Only)

Құрылым өлшемдері:

Technical drawing showing the outline dimensions of the ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board in millimeters

Figure 4: Outline dimensions of the development board in millimeters.

5. Орнату нұсқаулығы

Follow these steps to set up your ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board:

  1. Қаптамадан шығару: Carefully remove the development board and included accessories from the packaging.
  2. Қуат қосылымы: Connect the board to a 5V power source using the USB Type-C port. Alternatively, connect a 3.7V Lithium battery to the MX1.25 2PIN connector for portable operation.
  3. Бастапқы қуат қосулы: Observe the power indicator LED to confirm the board is receiving power.
  4. Computer Connection (for development): Connect the USB Type-C port to your computer using a compatible USB cable. This will allow for programming and serial communication.
  5. Драйверді орнату: Ensure necessary USB-to-serial drivers are installed on your computer if the board is not recognized automatically.

6. Пайдалану нұсқаулары

The ESP32-S3 board is designed for various applications, from simple embedded systems to complex HMI projects.

Негізгі операция:

  • Қуатты қосу/өшіру: Use the USB power or battery connection. The board powers on automatically when connected.
  • Көрсеткіш әрекеттесу: If you have the touch version, interact with the display using finger gestures. For non-touch versions, display output is for visual feedback only.
  • Бағдарламалау: Upload firmware to the ESP32-S3 using a compatible IDE (e.g., Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF) via the USB Type-C port.
  • Қалпына келтіру түймесі: Press the RESET button to restart the ESP32-S3 microcontroller.
  • BOOT түймесі: Hold the BOOT button while pressing and releasing the RESET button to enter bootloader mode for firmware uploading.

Қолдану сценарийлері:

Examples of application scenarios including Human-machine Interface and LVGL GUI Development

Figure 5: Potential application scenarios for the development board.

  • Адам-машина интерфейсі (HMI): Develop interactive user interfaces for various devices, leveraging the display and optional touch functionality.
  • LVGL GUI әзірлеу: Utilize the LVGL graphics library for creating rich graphical user interfaces with low memory requirements.
  • IoT Applications: Integrate with WiFi and Bluetooth for connected devices, data logging, and remote control.
  • Sensor Data Visualization: Display data from onboard or external sensors (e.g., QMI8658 6-axis sensor) directly on the LCD.

7. Connectivity and Interfaces

The board offers a variety of interfaces for communication and expansion.

Pinout diagram showing connections for USB, GPIO, UART, and I2C interfaces on the ESP32-S3 board

Figure 6: Pinout diagram for various peripheral interfaces.

  • USB Type-C: Used for power supply, programming, and serial communication with a host computer.
  • GPIO түйреуіштері: General Purpose Input/Output pins are available via the 2*12PIN header for connecting external sensors, actuators, and other modules. Refer to the pinout diagram for specific pin assignments.
  • UART Header: Dedicated pins for Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter communication (RXD, TXD).
  • I2C Header: Pins for Inter-Integrated Circuit communication (SDA, SCL), primarily for internal chip peripherals.
  • WiFi және Bluetooth: Integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) for wireless connectivity. An onboard ceramic antenna is provided, with an option for an external antenna via the IPEX1 connector (requires resistor resoldering).
  • TF картасының ұясы: For external storage, allowing for data logging or storing display assets.

8. Даму ортасы

The ESP32-S3 board supports popular development environments for ease of programming.

Icons representing ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE development environments

Figure 7: Supported development environments.

  • ESP-IDF: The Espressif IoT Development Framework is the official development framework for ESP32 series chips. It provides a comprehensive SDK and tools, supporting IDEs like Eclipse and VSCode.
  • Arduino IDE: A popular open-source electronic prototyping platform that offers a convenient and flexible environment for developing with ESP32 boards.

Refer to the waveshare product wiki or Espressif documentation for detailed guides on setting up these environments and programming the ESP32-S3.

9. Техникалық қызмет көрсету

Дұрыс күтім жасау сіздің әзірлеу тақтаңыздың ұзақ қызмет етуін және сенімді жұмысын қамтамасыз етеді.

  • Тазалау: Тақтаны таза және шаң мен қоқыстардан тазартыңыз. Жұмсақ, құрғақ щетканы немесе сығылған ауаны пайдаланыңыз. Сұйық тазалағыштардан аулақ болыңыз.
  • Өңдеу: Handle the board by its edges to avoid touching components, especially the display surface. Static electricity can damage electronic components; use anti-static precautions when handling.
  • Сақтау орны: Тақтаны құрғақ, салқын жерде, тікелей күн сәулесінен және жоғары температурадан алыс сақтаңыз. Ұзақ уақыт сақтасаңыз, антистатикалық пакеттерді пайдаланыңыз.
  • Энергияны басқару: Always disconnect power before making physical changes to the board or connecting/disconnecting peripherals.

10. Ақаулықтарды жою

If you encounter issues with your ESP32-S3 2.8inch Display Development Board, consider the following:

  • Тақта қосылмайды:
    • Verify the USB cable is securely connected and functional.
    • Ensure the power source (USB port or battery) is providing adequate power (5V for USB, 3.7V for battery).
    • Check the power indicator LED on the board.
  • Дисплей жұмыс істемейді:
    • Confirm the display ribbon cable is properly seated and secured.
    • Ensure your firmware includes the correct display initialization code and drivers.
    • Check for any physical damage to the display or its connector.
  • Бағдарламалау қателері:
    • Verify that the correct board and port are selected in your IDE.
    • Ensure USB-to-serial drivers are correctly installed.
    • Try holding the BOOT button while pressing and releasing RESET to enter bootloader mode before uploading.
    • Check for syntax errors or missing libraries in your code.
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth қосылу ақаулары:
    • Confirm the antenna is properly connected (if using external).
    • Verify Wi-Fi credentials and network availability.
    • Ensure your code correctly initializes and uses the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules.

11. Кепілдік және қолдау

For warranty information, technical support, or further assistance, please refer to the official waveshare website or contact their customer service directly. Product documentation, examples, and community forums are often available on the manufacturer's support pages.

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