Makerfabs · ESP32-S3 · 7.0" · 1024×600

Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT with Touch 7.0" specifications

The MaTouch ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT with Touch 7-inch (SKU MTESPS37) is one of Makerfabs' long-time best sellers: a 7-inch IPS display with 5-point GT911 capacitive touch, driven over RGB565 by an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 with 16 MB of flash and 8 MB of PSRAM.

Makerfabs sells it in two resolutions, 1024×600 and 800×480; the LCD Ultra Pro profile is for the 1024×600 version, which needs different display timing than the 800×480 one. The board has two USB-C ports (CP2104 USB-to-UART and native USB), two Mabee connectors for I2C and GPIO, and an SD card slot, and it is rated for −40 to +85 °C.

A 7-inch panel draws real current: Makerfabs warns that it needs more than 600 mA, and with a weak supply the screen can keep restarting after an upload. Use a good USB power source.

Screen
7.0" · 1024×600
Chip
ESP32-S3
Memory
16 MB flash, 8 MB PSRAM
Input
capacitive touch
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Key features

  • 7-inch IPS, 1024×600, 5-point GT911 touch
  • ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8
  • Dual USB-C (CP2104 + native USB)
  • Two Mabee connectors (I2C, GPIO)
  • SD card slot
  • −40 to +85 °C

Specifications

Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT with Touch 7.0" technical specifications
ManufacturerMakerfabs
Screen size7.0"
Resolution1024×600 px
Colour depth16-bit
Display controllerRGB Parallel
Display interfaceRGB565 Parallel (DPI)
TouchGT911 (I2C)
MicrocontrollerESP32-S3
ModuleESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8
CPU clock240 MHz
Internal SRAM512 KB
PSRAM8 MB
Flash16 MB
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Hardware variant1024×600 version. The MaTouch 7" is also sold as an 800×480 version, which needs different timing.
SKUMTESPS37
Display typeIPS, RGB565
Variants1024×600 and 800×480
TouchCapacitive 5-point, GT911
Power5 V via USB-C, more than 600 mA needed
USBUSB-to-UART (CP2104) + native USB
Expansion2 × Mabee (I2C, GPIO)
Operating temperature−40 °C to +85 °C
Development platforms (manufacturer)Arduino

Free GPIOs and connectors

These GPIOs are not used by the display, touch or on-board peripherals, so you can wire your own sensors, buttons or relays to them.

Free GPIO pins of the Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT with Touch 7.0"
PinCapabilitiesNote
GPIO 0GPIO, BOOTBoot button / IO0
GPIO 2GPIO, ADCFree
GPIO 11GPIO, PWMFree
GPIO 12GPIO, PWMFree
GPIO 13GPIO, PWMFree
GPIO 19GPIO, USB_DMUSB D- — on the Mabee GPIO connector (as on the hardware-verified 4.3" sibling)
GPIO 20GPIO, USB_DPUSB D+ — on the Mabee GPIO connector (as on the hardware-verified 4.3" sibling)
GPIO 43/TXGPIO, UART_TXUART0 TX
GPIO 44/RXGPIO, UART_RXUART0 RX
  • Mabee I2C — GPIO 17, 18 (SDA, SCL)

    Same I2C bus as the touch controller (GT911)

  • Mabee GPIO — GPIO 19, 20 (IO19 / D-, IO20 / D+)

    Using these pins turns off the native USB port (upload through the USB-to-UART port). Pin map taken from the hardware-verified 4.3" sibling (same RGB / touch wiring) — confirm on a real board

Good to know before you start

  • Check your panel's resolution: this profile is for the 1024×600 version; the 800×480 version needs different timing.
  • Use a USB supply that delivers well over 600 mA, or the screen may restart repeatedly.
  • The LCD Ultra Pro driver is compile-tested; its pin map follows the hardware-verified 4.3-inch sibling.
  • Free GPIOs: 2 and 11–13, plus BOOT and UART0; Mabee GPIO (19/20) disables native USB.

What it is good for

  • •Large smart home and weather displays
  • •Industrial HMIs in wide temperature ranges
  • •Kiosks and information panels
  • •Dashboards with detailed charts

LVGL support in LCD Ultra Pro

LVGL and LCD Ultra Pro support for the Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT with Touch 7.0"
Driver statusCompile-tested
Arduino exportComplete LVGL 8.4 project with the display driver
USB Live previewNo
Orientations0°, 90°
Brightness controlHardware backlight dimming

Pick this board in the editor and the canvas matches its exact resolution and shape. Build the interface with widgets, add events without code, try it in Live Preview, then export it as a ready-to-compile Arduino project. See the documentation for the workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Which resolutions does the MaTouch 7-inch come in?

1024×600 and 800×480. LCD Ultra Pro's profile is for the 1024×600 version.

Why does my MaTouch 7-inch keep restarting?

Makerfabs notes the 7-inch screen needs more than 600 mA; an insufficient supply can make it restart after upload.

Which touch controller does it use?

A 5-point GT911 capacitive touch controller.

Sources

Specifications cross-checked against the manufacturer’s documentation (last checked 2026-10-27):

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