Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch LCD Development Board – WiFi 6 & BT

Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.47" Touch LCD Touchscreen Development Board

Take your electronics projects to the next level with the Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch LCD Touchscreen Display Development Board. Powered by the Espressif ESP32-C6 chip, this compact yet capable board combines a vivid 1.47-inch IPS touchscreen display with integrated WiFi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity — making it an ideal platform for IoT prototyping, smart home dashboards, wearable gadgets, and countless embedded applications.

Key Features

• ESP32-C6 Processor: RISC-V single-core 32-bit CPU with up to 160 MHz clock speed for efficient, responsive performance.
• 1.47" IPS Touch Display: High-resolution color IPS LCD with capacitive touchscreen for intuitive, gesture-based interaction.
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) & Bluetooth 5.0: Next-generation wireless connectivity for faster, more reliable communication in dense environments.
• Compact Development-Ready Design: Onboard USB-C connector for easy programming and power; compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython.
• Multiple GPIO & Interface Pins: Exposes I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC interfaces for seamless peripheral integration.
• Available in 2 Color Options: Choose the style that suits your build or workspace aesthetic.
• Broad Community Support: Backed by Waveshare's comprehensive documentation, sample code, and active developer community.

What's in the Box

• 1× Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch LCD Touchscreen Development Board

Ideal For

• IoT prototyping & smart home device development
• Embedded systems & firmware engineering
• STEM education & maker projects
• Wearable & portable electronics builds
• Real-time sensor monitoring dashboards

Technical Specifications

• MCU: ESP32-C6 (RISC-V, 32-bit)
• Display: 1.47" IPS LCD with capacitive touch
• Wireless: WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
• Interface: USB-C, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO
• Compatible Frameworks: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython

For more information on wireless communication standards and embedded electronics, visit the NIST Communications Technology Laboratory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Waveshare ESP32-C6 Touch LCD Development Board stand out for IoT projects?

A: The Waveshare ESP32-C6 development board integrates a 1.47" IPS touchscreen display with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 on a single compact platform. This combination lets makers and developers build interactive, wirelessly connected devices without needing separate display or radio modules — saving both time and board space.

Q: Which programming environments and frameworks are compatible with this board?

A: The ESP32-C6 Touch LCD board is compatible with Arduino IDE, Espressif's ESP-IDF, and MicroPython. Waveshare also provides example code, schematics, and detailed documentation on their official wiki, making it easy to get started regardless of your experience level.

Q: Does this development board support capacitive touch input on the LCD?

A: Yes — the 1.47-inch IPS display features a built-in capacitive touchscreen controller, enabling responsive single and multi-touch gesture input directly on the screen for your UI and application logic.

Q: What interfaces and peripherals can I connect to this board?

A: The board exposes GPIO pins supporting I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC interfaces, giving you flexible options to connect sensors, actuators, external storage, and other peripherals for a wide range of embedded and IoT applications.