Description Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B is the Type B non-touch version of Waveshare's compact 1.47inch ESP32-S3 display board family. It combines the ESP32-S3R8 platform with a 172×320 IPS LCD, 16MB Flash, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, TF card slot, battery support, and a distinctive RGB LED with acrylic sandwich panel for visual effects. This makes it a good fit for compact dashboards, AIoT nodes, portable display devices, and motion-reactive embedded interfaces where touch is not required. Features ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE support. 1.47inch IPS LCD: 172×320 resolution with ST7789 driver and 262K color output. Type B non-touch version: This SKU is the ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B board, not the touch version. RGB LED visual effect: Includes an onboard RGB LED with a clear acrylic sandwich panel for color-changing light effects. Battery-ready design: Includes charging management circuitry and a 3.7V lithium battery system interface. Motion and storage support: Includes a QMI8658 IMU and TF card slot for richer embedded interactions. Specifications Item Details Brand Waveshare Part No. ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B 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 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash Display 1.47inch IPS LCD, 172 × 320, 262K colors Display driver ST7789 Display interface 3-wire SPI Sensor QMI8658 6-axis IMU Storage expansion TF card slot Battery support 3.7V lithium battery system interface with charging management Special feature RGB LED with acrylic sandwich panel Applications Compact AIoT dashboards: Suitable for small wireless status devices and local information terminals. Portable display electronics: The battery-ready layout makes it useful for handheld and untethered ESP32-S3 projects. Motion-reactive projects: The IMU helps with orientation-based effects and interactive UI behavior. Decorative embedded gadgets: The RGB LED and acrylic structure support more playful visual presentation. ESP32-S3 prototyping: A practical board for display, IMU, storage, and BLE/Wi-Fi evaluation. Product List ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B x1 Black header x2 Other Content Pin Definition What's On Board ESP32-S3R8 + 16MB Flash: Main control and storage platform. RGB LED: Used with the clear acrylic sandwich panel for colorful effects. QMI8658: 6-axis IMU for motion-related applications. Charging management circuit: Supports rechargeable battery scenarios. TF card slot: For local file and data storage. Type-C interface: For power supply, USB communication, and firmware download. Version Difference ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B: Type B non-touch version with RGB LED effect. ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.47: Separate touch version with touch driver and different UI interaction path. 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 touch version? No. This SKU is the ESP32-S3-LCD-1.47B Type B non-touch version. What makes this version different from the touch model? The main difference is that this board does not include touch hardware and instead features the RGB LED with acrylic sandwich panel as a distinctive visual element. What kinds of projects fit this board best? It works especially well for compact display nodes, motion-reactive gadgets, portable ESP32-S3 electronics, and AIoT status interfaces where touch is not necessary.