This 2.4″ TFT LCD shield adds vivid graphics and touch interaction to Arduino projects. Featuring a bright 240×320 pixel display, 4-wire resistive touchscreen, and onboard microSD slot, it’s ideal for GUI dashboards, sensor visualisation, and interactive control panels.

Specifications

• Display Size: 2.4″ diagonal TFT LCD
• Resolution: 240 × 320 pixels
• Colour Depth: 18-bit (262,000 colours)
• Backlight: 4 × white LEDs (always on; can be controlled via transistor)
• Touchscreen: 4-wire resistive (X+, X–, Y+, Y–)
• Controller IC: Arduino Compatible (Such as ILI9341, SPFD5408, etc...)
• Interface:
  - 8-bit parallel data bus
  - 4 control lines (RS, WR, CS, RST)
• I/O Usage:
  - Digital pins 5–13
  - Analog pins A0–A3
  - Pin 12 available if microSD not used
  - Pins 2, 3, A4, A5 remain free
• External Interfaces:
  - microSD card slot (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 5 V (compatible with 3.3 V logic via onboard regulator)
• Onboard Regulator: 3.3 V LDO (300 mA max)
• Dimensions: ~72 mm × 52 mm × 12 mm
• Mounting: Arduino UNO/Mega shield form factor

Features

• Full-colour graphical display with individual pixel control
• Touchscreen input for interactive projects
• microSD slot for image, data, or font storage
• Compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega, and similar boards
• Ideal for GUI dashboards, sensor visualisation, and menu-driven interfaces
• Common use cases:
  - Weather stations and sensor panels
  - Touch-controlled automation interfaces
  - Data loggers with SD storage
  - STEM display and interaction kits

Software Libraries

• Adafruit Touch Screen Library
• Adafruit TFTLCD Library
• Adafruit GFX Library