ELECROW 1.46" ESP32 Rotary Display, 360x360 IPS Touch HMI

The 1.46-inch round IPS screen gives this ESP32 development board a compact format for custom control interfaces. Its 360x360 resolution presents menus and device information on a crisp circular display. A rotary knob and capacitive touch provide two ways to interact. Wi-Fi and BLE add wireless connectivity for connected projects.

Best use cases

Use the display as the front end for a DIY smart-home controller, lighting interface, desktop instrument, or other embedded project. The knob can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise and register a press, making it practical for scrolling menus, selecting options, or adjusting settings. Touch input provides another way to interact with the on-screen interface.

For example, a maker building a desk control panel could use the display to show system status and navigate settings with the knob, while using Wi-Fi or BLE to exchange data with a connected device. The board is designed for development with Arduino IDE and the LVGL library, so it can support projects that combine a graphical interface with embedded controls. UART, I2C, and FPC expansion connections offer options for integrating it into a broader setup.

Benefits

The combination of a screen, rotary input, and touch makes this more than a display-only module. A physical control can make menu navigation and value changes direct, while the screen presents the current selection or system information. That approach may suit interfaces where a touch-only panel is not the preferred way to adjust settings.

Wireless 2.4G Wi-Fi and BLE support IoT projects that exchange data or provide remote control. The ESP32-S3 dual-core processor runs at up to 240MHz, with 512KB SRAM, 8M PSRAM, and 16M Flash listed for development work involving interface logic and connected features. A 5V input supports power and firmware programming, and the included USB cable and 4-pin Dupont cable give you connection options for getting started.

Buyer feedback highlights the display’s brightness and responsiveness, and some users appreciate the indexed feel of the rotary control. Opinions on build quality and rotary behavior are mixed. Several buyers also point out that their mounting plans required a nonstandard approach, so it’s useful to plan how the board will sit in a custom enclosure or panel.

Spec sheet

• Display: 1.46-inch round IPS, capacitive touch
• Resolution: 360x360
• Processor: ESP32-S3R8, 32-bit dual-core Xtensa LX7, up to 240MHz
• Memory: 512KB SRAM and 8M PSRAM
• Storage: 16M Flash
• Connectivity: 2.4G Wi-Fi, BLE, USB Type-C
• Expansion interfaces: UART, I2C, 12-pin FPC
• Power input: 5V/1A
• Compatible development tools: Arduino IDE and LVGL library
• Included components: Display board, 4-pin Dupont cable, 50 cm MS1.25-to-USB cable

When it makes sense

It makes sense if you’re building a compact control surface and want both a visual interface and hands-on rotary input in one development board. The round IPS display, touch support, ESP32-S3 platform, and wireless connectivity suit prototyping for smart-home devices, educational projects, and custom IoT controls. Choose it when those integrated interaction and development features fit the project, and plan the enclosure around your intended panel installation.