DIYables 3.5 Inch Color TFT LCD Display Screen Module, 320x480, Non-Touch for Arduino Uno and Mega, ILI9486 8-Bit Parallel Interface
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Quick Overview
The DIYables 3.5 inch TFT LCD display shield is a high-quality color screen module designed specifically for Arduino UNO, Mega, and compatible development boards. Featuring a crisp 320x480 pixel resolution and powered by the reliable ILI9486 driver chip, this display shield delivers vibrant, full-color graphics perfect for data visualization, user interfaces, gaming projects, and interactive displays.
With its convenient shield form factor, this TFT LCD module plugs directly onto Arduino UNO R3, UNO R4, Mega, and other compatible boards without requiring complex wiring or breadboards. The 8-bit parallel interface ensures fast data transmission and smooth graphics rendering, making it ideal for applications requiring responsive display updates.
Whether you're building a weather station dashboard, creating a retro gaming console, developing an IoT monitoring system, or designing an interactive control panel, this Arduino TFT LCD shield provides an easy-to-use, plug-and-play solution. Complete with dedicated Arduino libraries and comprehensive step-by-step tutorials, you can have your display up and running in minutes, even as a beginner.
Key Features
- High Resolution Color Display – Enjoy rich and vivid visuals with the 3.5-inch TFT LCD color screen, featuring sharp 320x480 pixel resolution (HVGA) for stunning graphics, clear text, and vibrant images in your Arduino projects
- ILI9486 Driver IC – Powered by the industry-standard ILI9486 driver controller, ensuring smooth graphics performance, reliable operation, and seamless integration with Arduino UNO and Mega boards
- Fast 8-Bit Parallel Interface – Utilizes efficient 8-bit parallel communication for rapid data transmission and responsive display updates, significantly faster than SPI displays - perfect for dynamic animations and real-time graphics
- Plug-and-Play Shield Design – Convenient shield form factor plugs directly onto Arduino UNO R3, UNO R4 WiFi/Minima, Mega, Giga, Due, and compatible boards - no breadboard or complex wiring required for quick and easy installation
- Wide Arduino Compatibility – Specially designed for Arduino UNO, Mega, and boards with the standard Arduino form factor. Works with official Arduino boards and compatible development boards from DIYables and other manufacturers
- Non-Touch Display – Dedicated screen space for graphics and data visualization without touch functionality, ideal for display-only applications, dashboards, monitoring systems, and information panels
- Comprehensive Documentation – Includes detailed tutorials, example code, and the DIYables_TFT_Shield Arduino library for quick setup and easy programming - perfect for both beginners and experienced developers
- Versatile Applications – Ideal for weather stations, data loggers, gaming consoles, IoT dashboards, control panels, sensor displays, and any Arduino project requiring a color graphical interface
SPECIFICATION
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 3.5 inches (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Driver IC | ILI9486 |
| Interface | 8-bit Parallel |
| Touch Screen | No (Non-touch) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Color Depth | 262K colors (18-bit) |
| Backlight | White LED |
| Form Factor | Arduino Shield |
| Compatible Boards | Arduino UNO, Mega, Giga, Due |
| Dimensions | 85mm x 55mm (approx) |
| Active Area | 73mm x 48.96mm |
Library
Tested Hardware
| Board | Tested | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arduino Uno R3 | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Arduino Uno R4 WiFi | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Arduino Uno R4 Minima | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Arduino Mega | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Arduino Giga | ✅ | Fully supported |
| DIYables STEM V3 Board | ✅ | Fully supported |
| DIYables STEM V4 IoT Board | ✅ | Fully supported |
