Resources

Version Compatibility: The backlight pin has changed. Download the example for the corresponding version; otherwise, the screen will not turn on.

Note: ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 V1 has been discontinued. All units shipped on or after June 8, 2026, are V2.

How to identify the version:

• PCB silkscreen: V2 has a Rev1.1 marking.
• Case QC label: V2 has a V2 label.

Main differences between V1 and V2:

• V2 exposes the TP_INT pin.
• The lithium battery charging current has been optimized.
• The LCD_TE and LCD_RESET pins have been swapped.
• The LCD_BL and EXIO_INT pins have been swapped.

1. Examples

• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 V1 Examples (GitHub)
• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 V2 Examples (GitHub)

2. Hardware Resources

• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 V1 Schematic
• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 V2 Schematic
• ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-3.49 Mechanical Drawing

3. Technical Manuals

• ESP32-S3 Chip Official Manuals

  • Datasheet
  • Technical Reference Manual

• Datasheets

  • QMI8658 Datasheet
  • PCF85063 Datasheet
  • ST7701 Datasheet
  • ES8311 Datasheet
  • ES8311 User Manual
  • AXS15231B Datasheet

4. Community Showcase

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Check out these amazing projects created by the community! Please note these are independently maintained by their creators.

moononournation - Live Weather Satellite Image Clock

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIhZE3d5kIE
• Guide: https://www.instructables.com/Live-Weather-Satellite-Image-Clock/
• GitHub: https://github.com/moononournation/WeatherPanel

nishad2m8 - Trading Tracker Dashboard with ESP32 & LVGL Pro

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ODjbOvrYRA
• GitHub: https://github.com/nishad2m8/lvgl-board-templates/tree/main/WaveShare

That Project - DIY Off-Grid GPS Tracker w/ Custom LVGL Map Engine (ESP32-S3 & LoRa)

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDNXQfUJcSY
• GitHub: https://github.com/0015/map_tiles_projects

That Project - I built a DIY License Plate Scanner with HuskyLens2 & ESP32-S3

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_twDUJHyo

Hobby Support - A competitor to the stick?

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ye7M-TLKnc

JohnDecebal - RSVP Nano

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXW4ZYHDNP2/
• GitHub: https://github.com/ionutdecebal/rsvpnano

cryptooth - Home Assistant Touch Panel

• GitHub: https://github.com/cryptooth/homeassistant-waveshare-lcd349

Positronico - Claudeq

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/esp32/comments/1uvzdxd/built_a_wifi_touchscreen_dock_esp32s3_that_acts/
• GitHub: https://github.com/Positronico/claudeq

Jeremiah of All Trades - Waveshare Displays and What You Can Create!

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaxgXJzPPfY