Adafruit TFT LCD with Touchscreen Breakout
Best interactive display for DIY electronics enthusiasts and hobbyist makers.
This vibrant color display adds interactive visual feedback to any project. With a built-in controller and flexible interface options, it simplifies the process of adding high-resolution graphics and touch input to microcontroller-based designs.
$29.95
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Adafruit
Who it's for
- Makers needing compact, all-in-one display and storage solutions
- Developers seeking well-documented, easy-to-implement hardware libraries
- Engineers building projects requiring responsive, high-speed graphics
Who should skip it
- Users working with microcontrollers having limited I/O pins
- Designers requiring precise, multi-touch capacitive screen input
- Creators needing high-resolution displays for complex data visualization
Performance breakdown
Display Clarity
Sharp resolution and vibrant colors make for a crisp visual experience.
Integration Flexibility
Dual interface modes and logic shifting ensure seamless compatibility with most microcontrollers.
Software Support
Adafruit's extensive open-source libraries drastically reduce development and setup time.
Touch Responsiveness
Resistive technology is reliable but lacks the snappy feel of modern capacitive screens.
Storage Convenience
Onboard MicroSD slot simplifies loading graphics without taxing your microcontroller's memory.
Build Quality
Robust construction and thoughtful component selection ensure long-term project reliability.
Key Specs
Display Size
2.8" diagonal
Resolution
240x320 pixels
Controller
ILI9341
Logic Compatibility
3.3V or 5V
Interface Modes
8-bit digital or SPI
Onboard Regulator
3.3V @ 150mA LDO
Weight
40g
Certifications
RoHS 2 Compliant
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