Description

Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-1.3-C is the prism cube case version of Waveshare’s compact 1.3inch LCD display board based on the ESP32-S3R8 platform. It combines a color display, 16MB Flash, QMI8658 6-axis IMU, TF card slot, 3.7V lithium battery support, and the distinctive prism cube enclosure in a small form factor suited to creative UI, desktop gadgets, wearable-style demos, and compact ESP32-S3 visualization projects.

Features

• ESP32-S3R8 onboard: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor up to 240MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
• 1.3inch color LCD display: Compact display suited to status UI, simple animations, and creative display effects.
• Prism cube case version: This SKU is the ESP32-S3-LCD-1.3-C version with the official prism cube enclosure.
• 6-axis IMU onboard: The QMI8658 sensor adds gesture, motion, and orientation awareness.
• Battery-ready design: Includes PL4054 charging support and an MX1.25 battery header for portable use.
• TF card support: Helps with local asset storage, animation files, and lightweight logging scenarios.

Specifications

Applications

• Creative desktop gadgets: The prism cube structure works well for small display art, ambient interfaces, and novelty status devices.
• Motion-reactive projects: The IMU enables gesture and orientation-based interaction or animation behavior.
• Portable ESP32-S3 demos: Battery support makes it useful for compact handheld or untethered display projects.
• Educational prototyping: A practical board for learning ESP32-S3 graphics, sensors, and storage together.
• Small UI and animation nodes: Suitable for compact display terminals that need local media assets via TF card.

Product List

ESP32-S3-LCD-1.3-C x1

Prism cube x1

Other Content

Pin Definition

What’s On Board

• ESP32-S3R8: Dual-core processor, up to 240MHz.
• 16MB Flash: For firmware and local data assets.
• TF card slot: Useful for expanded file storage.
• PL4054 battery recharge manager: Battery charging support for portable use.
• MX1.25 battery header: Direct battery connection support.
• QMI8658: 6-axis IMU mounted on the back side.

Display and Prism Cube Effects

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 prism cube version?

Yes. This SKU is the ESP32-S3-LCD-1.3-C version with the official prism cube case.

What makes this version different from the standard board?

The prism cube enclosure changes the visual presentation and makes it more suitable for creative display effects, while the core board still keeps the ESP32-S3, IMU, TF card, and battery-ready design.

What types of projects fit this board best?

It works especially well for creative cube displays, small animated UIs, motion-reactive demos, and portable ESP32-S3 visualization projects.