We've searched high and low for a display like this. Measuring just 1.3 inches diagonally, it's incredibly compact yet packs a punch with a high - density 260 ppi and a 240x240 pixel display offering full - angle viewing. It resembles our 1.44 - inch 128x128 display, but has four times as many pixels and looks amazing from any angle. Displays of this quality are often seen in smartwatches and small electronics, usually with a MIPI interface. But we've found a gem with an SPI interface and a user - friendly display driver, making it compatible with all microcontrollers and microcomputers! This charming little display breakout is the perfect addition to any project, bringing a small, colorful, and super - bright display. Using 4 - wire SPI for communication and having its own pixel - addressable frame buffer, it can work with every type of microcontroller, even those with low memory and few pins. The 1.3 - inch IPS display has 240x240 16 - bit full - color pixels, and the colors look great up to 80 degrees off - axis in any direction. The TFT driver (ST7789) is similar to the well - known ST7735, and our Arduino library provides excellent support. Our breakout comes with the TFT display soldered on via a delicate flex - circuit connector, an ultra - low - dropout 3.3V regulator, and a 3/5V level shifter, so you can use it with either 3.3V or 5V power and logic. There's also a microSD card holder for easy loading of full - color bitmaps from a FAT16/FAT32 formatted microSD card (microSD card not included). And don't worry, Adafruit has written a comprehensive open - source graphics library with example code and a wiring tutorial. The code is for Arduino but can be easily adapted to your preferred microcontroller!
Using this Adafruit display is a breeze. First, connect it to your microcontroller or microcomputer. It supports both 3.3V and 5V power and logic, so pick the option that suits your setup. The 4 - wire SPI communication makes the connection straightforward. To add some cool graphics, you can use the provided open - source graphics library. It can draw all sorts of things like pixels, lines, and text. Just follow the example code and wiring tutorial for a smooth start. If you want to show full - color bitmaps, insert a FAT16/FAT32 formatted microSD card into the card holder. When handling the display, be gentle with the delicate flex - circuit connector. Avoid bending it too much to prevent damage. As for maintenance, keep the display clean by using a soft, dry cloth. If you're not using it for a while, store it in a dry and static - free environment. And remember, the microSD card is not included, so you'll need to get one separately.
