If you're seeking a compact yet highly visible color display with built - in buttons and a joystick, you've hit the jackpot! The Adafruit 1.3' Color TFT Bonnet for Raspberry Pi is an upgraded version of our mini PiTFT add - ons. It features a 240x240 color IPS TFT display controlled via SPI. Despite its tiny 1.3' diagonal size, the IPS technology offers high contrast and excellent readability.
With the TFT display centered, we've utilized the extra space on both sides to add a 5 - way joystick and two pushbuttons. This makes it perfect for creating a control interface for your projects. At the bottom, there's a Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector for I2C sensors and devices, allowing you to easily plug and play any of our STEMMA QT devices.
Using this display is a breeze! We've got a kernel driver and a Python library for the ST7789 chipset. You can set it up as a console output to show text and user interfaces through the Raspberry Pi OS, or use the Python imaging library to draw images and text. There's also Python code to read the joystick and buttons. Our tests showed an update rate of about 15 FPS, enabling animations and simple video.
It comes fully pre - assembled and tested. All you need to do is plug it in and install our Python code. It works with all Raspberry Pi computers, including the original Pi 1, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, and Pi Zero. Check out the Learning Guide for instructions, software, and downloads!
Using the Adafruit 1.3 Color TFT Bonnet for Raspberry Pi is easy. First, plug it into your Raspberry Pi. You can use any model, like the original Pi 1 or the Pi 4. After plugging it in, install the Python code we provide. This will let you start using the display right away.
For the display, you can set it up as a console output to show text and user interfaces from the Raspberry Pi OS. Or, use the Python imaging library to draw whatever you want, like images and text. The 5 - way joystick and two pushbuttons are great for creating a control interface for your projects. You can use the provided Python code to read the joystick and buttons.
When it comes to the Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector at the bottom, you can easily plug in any of our STEMMA QT devices, such as I2C sensors. This makes it super convenient to expand your project.
As for maintenance, keep the bonnet clean and free from dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you have any issues, refer to the Learning Guide for more information and support.
