1.83 Inch IPS LCD Display Module 240×284 SPI

The Waveshare 1.83 Inch IPS LCD Display Module is a compact, full-colour display designed for Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32 and other microcontroller-based projects. Featuring a 240 × 284 pixel resolution, 65K colours and IPS display technology, this miniature LCD screen delivers clear, vibrant visuals in a space-saving design.

Powered by the ST7789B display driver, the module uses a 4-wire SPI communication interface, reducing the number of GPIO pins required for connection to compatible development boards. It supports both 3.3V and 5V power inputs through an onboard voltage translator, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic applications.

With its distinctive rounded corners and compact 33 × 40mm module dimensions, this small LCD display is ideal for embedded electronics, portable devices, digital instruments, smart home controllers and DIY electronics projects.

Key Features

• 1.83 Inch IPS LCD Display: Compact colour screen with rounded corners and wide viewing angles.

• 240 × 284 Pixel Resolution: Provides detailed graphics, text and user interface elements.

• 65K Colour Display: Supports up to 65,536 colours for vibrant visual output.

• ST7789B Display Driver: Integrated LCD controller for reliable display operation.

• 4-Wire SPI Interface: Simplifies connections while minimising GPIO pin requirements.

• 3.3V / 5V Power Compatibility: Onboard voltage translator supports common microcontroller power supplies.

• Compact Module Design: Measures just 33 × 40mm for easy integration into electronic projects.

• Multiple Platform Support: Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32 and STM32 development platforms.

• Development Resources Available: Online documentation and programming examples provided by Waveshare.

• Versatile Applications: Ideal for portable electronics, monitoring systems, embedded displays and custom user interfaces.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Waveshare

• Model: 1.83inch LCD Module

• Manufacturer SKU: 26784

• Display Size: 1.83 Inches

• Display Type: IPS TFT LCD

• Resolution: 240 × 284 Pixels

• Display Colours: 65K (65,536 Colours)

• Display Driver: ST7789B

• Communication Interface: 4-Wire SPI

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V / 5V DC

• Display Area: 29.52 × 34.93mm

• Pixel Size: 0.126 × 0.126mm

• Module Dimensions: 33 × 40mm

• Screen Design: Rounded Corners

• Touch Function: No Touch Support

High-Resolution IPS Colour Display

The Waveshare 1.83 Inch LCD Module features a 240 × 284 pixel IPS display capable of producing up to 65K colours.

IPS display technology provides wide viewing angles and consistent colour reproduction, making the screen suitable for displaying text, graphics, icons, sensor readings and custom graphical user interfaces.

The rounded-corner screen design also makes it a practical option for modern-looking embedded displays and compact electronic products.

SPI Communication Interface

The module uses a 4-wire SPI interface, allowing communication with a wide range of microcontrollers while using relatively few GPIO pins.

The onboard ST7789B driver handles LCD control and display data, making it suitable for applications requiring graphical output from embedded systems.

Pin Connections:

• VCC: Power supply input (3.3V / 5V)

• GND: Ground

• DIN: SPI data input

• CLK: SPI clock input

• CS: Chip select (active low)

• DC: Data/command selection

• RST: Reset (active low)

• BL: Backlight control

Compatible with Popular Development Platforms

The Waveshare 1.83 Inch LCD Display Module can be integrated into various electronics development environments.

Supported platforms include:

• Raspberry Pi

• Arduino

• ESP32

• STM32

Waveshare provides online development resources, wiring instructions and programming examples to assist with integration.

Compact Design for Embedded Electronics

Measuring only 33 × 40mm, this miniature IPS LCD module is suitable for electronic projects where space is limited.

The compact design allows developers to incorporate a full-colour graphical display into portable devices, custom control panels, instrumentation and embedded systems.

Typical Applications

• Arduino and ESP32 display projects

• Raspberry Pi graphical interfaces

• DIY digital instruments and measurement devices

• Temperature and humidity monitoring displays

• Smart home control panels

• IoT monitoring and status displays

• Robotics and automation projects

• Portable electronic devices

• Custom embedded graphical user interfaces

• Electronic prototyping and educational projects

Important Information

• This is a non-touch LCD display module.

• The display communicates using a 4-wire SPI interface.

• The module supports 3.3V and 5V power inputs through its onboard voltage translator.

• Programming and wiring are required to operate the display with a compatible microcontroller.

• Waveshare supplies development examples and documentation for supported platforms.

• Revision Notice: The current Rev2 version uses a different LCD panel from the original version. Refer to the Waveshare Wiki for the appropriate software configuration and revision-specific instructions.

Package Contents

1 × Waveshare 1.83 Inch IPS LCD Display Module – 240 × 284 Resolution

Manufacturer Resources

Technical documentation, wiring diagrams and programming examples are available from Waveshare:

https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/1.83inch_LCD_Module