This 2.8-inch TFT LCD module provides a large, vibrant display area with integrated touch functionality for interactive projects. Unlike parallel shields, this module utilizes a 4-wire SPI serial interface, which significantly reduces the number of I/O pins required on your microcontroller. It features the widely supported display controller IC and a built-in level shifter, making it natively compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems. The module also includes an onboard microSD card slot, providing a convenient way to store and load high-resolution graphics and data.

Specifications

• Type: Touch panel (Resistive)
• Working Voltage: 5V DC
• Display Size: 2.8 inch SPI Serial
• Display Area: 36.72(W) x 48.96(H)mm
• Physical Size: 8.5 x 4.8cm
• Driver Element: a-Si TFT active matrix
• Pixel Arrangement: RGB vertical stripe
• Controller Chip: Arduino Compatible (Such as ILI9341, ST7789, SPFD5408, etc.)
• Backlight: White LED
• Viewing Direction: 6 o'clock
• Colour Depth: 262K / 65K
• Resolution: 240RGB x 320 Dots
• Logic Compatibility: 5V compatible (built-in level shifter for 3.3V or 5V logic)

Features

• Efficient SPI Interface: Uses only a few digital pins to communicate, leaving more pins available for sensors and actuators.
• Integrated Touch Control: Includes a resistive touch screen for creating user-friendly interfaces and menus.
• Universal Logic Support: Safely connects to both 3.3V microcontrollers (like ESP32/STM32) and 5V boards (like Arduino Uno/Mega).
• High-Quality Visuals: RGB vertical stripe arrangement and 262K color support ensure crisp text and vivid images.
• Common Applications:
  • Handheld diagnostic tools and meters
  • Smart home control terminals
  • Embedded systems with graphical user interfaces (GUI)
  • Interactive DIY gaming consoles

NOTE: Even though the item name may contains a particular display driver IC, it could contain a different but compatible display driver IC. The firmware should first detect the controller IC and then initialise accordingly.