Is this not the most adorable little display for the Raspberry Pi? It has a 2.8-inch display with 320x240 16-bit color pixels and a resistive touch overlay. The display uses the high-speed SPI interface on the Pi. You can use it as a console, X window port, or to show images and videos. The best part is that it simply plugs right on top! This updated design fits perfectly on the Pi Zero, Pi 3, Pi 2, or Model A+, B+ (any Pi with a 2x20 connector). It's not for use with an old Pi 1 having a 2x13 connector. If you want to use a 2.8-inch display with the original Pi A or Pi B, check out the Model B version. This one also has all 40 GPIO pins accessible, so you can connect a 40-pin GPIO cable underneath. Since it has the same outline as a Pi Zero/3/2/B+, it fits nicely on top of a Pi in our Raspberry Pi Enclosure base and can use our faceplate for a compact touchscreen Pi. The display and touchscreen use the hardware SPI pins (SCK, MOSI, MISO, CE0, CE1) along with GPIO #25 and #24. All other GPIOs are unused. There are 4 slim tactile switches wired to four GPIOs. You can use them to create a basic user interface, like using one as a power on/off button. The optional tact switches aren't included. You can use it for console access or easily pop up X11 onto the PiTFT as a mini monitor, though it's quite small at 320x240. We recommend using PyGame or other SDL-drawing programs to write onto the frame buffer. Note that the Raspberry Pi computer and enclosure are not included. As of July 27th, 2015, this display comes fully assembled and has 4 tactile switches soldered on. Check out our detailed tutorial on how to play videos, display images, and customize your PiTFT.
Using this PiTFT display is easy. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi has a 2x20 connector as this display is not for old Pi 1 with a 2x13 connector. Simply plug the display right on top of your Raspberry Pi. You can use it as a console, show images or videos, or even set it up as an X window port. If you want to create a basic user - interface, you can use the 4 slim tactile switches. You'll need to get the optional tact switches separately as they're not included. For a better experience, instead of using it as a mini - monitor through X11 due to its small size, we suggest using PyGame or other SDL - drawing programs to write onto the frame buffer. Remember, the Raspberry Pi computer and enclosure are not part of this product. When it comes to maintenance, keep the display clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. And always refer to our detailed tutorial for more advanced uses like playing videos and displaying images.
