1. Einleitung
This manual provides detailed instructions for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.85-inch Round LCD Development Board. This high-performance board features a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE 5, and a 360x360 capacitive touch display, making it suitable for various AI speech and smart speaker applications.
2. Packungsinhalt
Bitte überprüfen Sie, ob alle unten aufgeführten Artikel in Ihrem Paket enthalten sind:
- ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX x1
- SH1.0 4PIN cable ~100mm x2

Figure 2.1: Package Contents of the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX.
3. Produktmerkmale
The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C is a microcontroller development board designed for advanced applications. It integrates high-capacity Flash and PSRAM, along with a vibrant 1.85-inch LCD display. This board is ideal for rapid development of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and other ESP32-S3 based projects.
- Hochleistungsprozessor: Equipped with a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor, operating up to 240MHz.
- Kabellose Verbindung: Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5 (LE) with an onboard antenna.
- Speicher: Features 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 16MB Flash, and 8MB PSRAM.
- Display & Touch: 1.85-inch LCD with 360x360 resolution and 262K colors, offering smooth GUI program execution. Capacitive touch control is supported via I2C with interrupt support.
- Umfangreiche Peripheriegeräte: Includes an audio decoder, microphone, RTC sensor, TF card slot, and battery management capabilities.
- Flexible Steuerung: Supports accurate control functions such as flexible clock and multiple power modes for low power consumption.

Abbildung 3.1: Überview of Product Features.
4. Einführung in die Benutzeroberfläche
The board provides various interfaces for connectivity and expansion. Understanding these interfaces is crucial for proper integration and development.

Abbildung 4.1: Ausführlich view of board interfaces and components.
GPIO Pinout
The board supports expansion of multiple peripherals via UART, I2C, and GPIO interfaces. Refer to the pinout diagram for specific connections.

Figure 4.2: GPIO Pinout Diagram.
5. Einrichtung: Batterieeinbau
This section details the process of installing the battery into your ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX. Please follow these steps carefully.
- Open Speaker Cover: Using a screwdriver, gently open the speaker cover located on the bottom of the product.
- Unscrew Top Screws: Unscrew the three screws securing the speaker assembly.
- Remove Copper Posts: Unscrew the three copper posts located inside the device.
- Insert Battery Cable: Carefully insert the battery cable through the designated hole on the board.
- Batteriekabel anschließen: Connect the battery cable to its corresponding port on the board.
- Re-screw Copper Posts: Re-screw the copper posts back into their positions.
- Affix Battery: The stereo comes with double-sided tape. Remove the sticker from the adhesive side and stick the battery in the correct position, ensuring it is fixed securely. Ensure the battery paste position and the copper post and hole position do not interfere with the subsequent installation of the speaker cover and screws.
- Kabelplatzierung: Place the battery cable properly in the gap next to the battery to avoid blocking the shell when it is closed, which may affect the fit.
- Close Product: Align the parts of the product with the holes of the copper pillars and close the product.
- Schrauben festziehen: Tighten the screws that you unscrewed earlier.
- Replace Speaker Cover: Finally, put the speaker cover back on.
Video 5.1: Battery Installation Tutorial for ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX. This video demonstrates the step-by-step process of installing the battery, including opening the device, connecting the battery, and reassembling the unit.
6. Bedienungsanleitung
6.1. Display and Touch Control
The 1.85-inch round LCD provides excellent display performance with 262K colors and a 360x360 resolution, offering a wide viewing angle. The capacitive touch screen allows for intuitive interaction.

Figure 6.1: Display Performance and Capacitive Touch.
6.2. Onboard Audio Input/Output
The device supports high-quality audio processing, providing clear input and output. It is equipped with an offline voice model to enable device control via customizable shortcut commands.
- Audioeingang: Utilize the integrated microphone for voice commands and recording.
- Audiowiedergabe: The high-power speaker allows for clear audio output.
- Sprachbefehle: Examples include "Turn on the backlight", "Turn off the backlight", "Backlight is brightest", and "Backlight is darkest".

Figure 6.2: Audio Input and Output Functionality.
6.3. AI Speech Interaction
The ESP32-S3 board allows access to online large model platforms such as GPT, DeepSeek, and Doubao for advanced AI speech interaction. This enables conversational interfaces and intelligent responses.

Figure 6.3: AI Speech Interaction Capabilities.
7. Anwendungsszenarien
The versatility of the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C allows for a wide range of applications:
- Mehrere Ausgänge: Can be used as an information output unit in both display and audio, allowing users to design projects requiring information interaction in image and audio formats.
- Mehrere Eingänge: Supports touch, button, and voice recognition inputs, enabling users to control equipment through various methods.
- Mensch-Maschine-Schnittstelle (HMI): Serves as a medium for information and interaction exchange between the system and the user, facilitating intuitive control and feedback.
- LVGL GUI-Entwicklung: Ideal for developing embedded GUIs using LVGL, a free, open-source graphics library that provides easy-to-use graphical elements with beautiful visual effects and low memory requirements.

Figure 7.1: Potential Application Scenarios.
8. Spezifikationen
| Besonderheit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Prozessor | Dual-core Xtensa LX7, up to 240 MHz |
| Kabellose Konnektivität | 2.4-GHz-WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Erinnerung | 512 KB SRAM, 384 KB ROM, 16 MB Flash, 8 MB PSRAM |
| Anzeige | 1.85-inch LCD, 360x360 resolution, 262K color, Capacitive Touch (I2C) |
| Audio | Audio decoder, Microphone, High-power speaker |
| Andere Peripheriegeräte | RTC sensor, TF card slot, Battery management |
| Artikelgewicht | 4.9 Unzen |
| Verpackungsabmessungen | 4.49 x 3.7 x 2.76 Zoll |
| Modellname | ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C-BOX-EN |
9. Umrissmaße
Refer to the diagrams below for the physical dimensions of the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85C, both in its standard version and with the speaker box.

Figure 9.1: Standard Version Dimensions.

Figure 9.2: Dimensions with Speaker Box Version.
10. Fehlerbehebung
If you encounter issues with your Waveshare ESP32-S3 Development Board, consider the following general troubleshooting steps:
- Probleme mit der Stromversorgung: Ensure the battery is correctly installed and charged, or that the device is properly connected to a power source via the USB Type-C port.
- Anzeige funktioniert nicht: Check all connections to the LCD. If the display shows garbage, verify your software configuration and ensure the correct drivers are installed.
- Verbindungsprobleme (WLAN/Bluetooth): Confirm that the onboard antenna is not obstructed and that your code correctly initializes and uses the wireless modules.
- Audio Malfunctions: Verify microphone and speaker connections. Ensure audio drivers and configurations in your software are correct.
- Software/Firmware: Refer to the official Waveshare Wiki for the latest documentation, example code, and firmware updates. Ensure you are using compatible ESP-IDF versions if developing with Espressif tools.
- Physischer Schaden: Überprüfen Sie die Platine auf sichtbare Beschädigungen oder lose Verbindungen.
For more specific issues, consult the Waveshare Wiki resources or contact technical support.
11. Garantie und Support
Waveshare-Produkte sind auf Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung ausgelegt. Ausführliche Garantieinformationen finden Sie auf der offiziellen Waveshare-Website. webWebsite oder die mit Ihrem Kauf mitgelieferte Dokumentation.
For technical support, resources, and community forums, visit the official Waveshare Wiki:
You can also contact Waveshare customer service for assistance with product inquiries or issues.