DIYables 3.5 TFT LCD Color Touch Screen Shield for Arduino Uno Mega - 320x480 Resolution, ILI9488 Driver, Parallel 8-Bit Interface, 28Pin Module with Touch
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Quick Overview
The DIYables 3.5 inch TFT LCD touch screen shield is an advanced interactive display solution designed specifically for Arduino UNO, Mega, and compatible development boards. Featuring a brilliant 320x480 pixel resolution, responsive resistive touch screen, and powered by the reliable ILI9488 driver chip, this shield delivers vibrant full-color graphics with intuitive touch control - perfect for creating interactive user interfaces, control panels, gaming projects, and smart home dashboards.
With its convenient shield form factor, this touchscreen display 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, while the integrated touch controller enables precise touch input for buttons, sliders, and interactive elements.
Whether you're building a home automation control panel, creating an interactive game console, developing a weather station with touch controls, or designing a custom instrument display, this Arduino touch screen shield provides a complete plug-and-play solution. Complete with the DIYables_TFT_Touch_Shield library and comprehensive step-by-step tutorials, you can create professional-looking touch interfaces in minutes, even as a beginner.
Key Features
- High-Resolution Color Touch Display – Enjoy vibrant visuals with a 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen featuring sharp 320x480 pixel resolution (HVGA) and responsive resistive touch functionality for intuitive user interactions in your Arduino projects
- Advanced ILI9488 Driver IC – Powered by the industry-standard ILI9488 driver controller with integrated touch controller, ensuring superior display quality, smooth graphics performance, and reliable touch detection
- Responsive Touch Screen – Resistive touch panel supports precise touch input with stylus or finger, perfect for creating interactive buttons, sliders, keyboards, and custom GUI elements in your applications
- Fast 8-Bit Parallel Interface – Utilizes efficient 8-bit parallel communication for rapid data transmission and responsive display updates, significantly faster than SPI displays - ideal for dynamic touch-based interfaces
- Plug-and-Play Shield Design – Convenient shield form factor with 28-pin connector plugs directly onto Arduino UNO R3, UNO R4 WiFi/Minima, Mega, Giga, and compatible boards - no breadboard or complex wiring required
- 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
- Flexible Power Supply – Operates efficiently with DC input voltage range of 3.3V-5.5V, providing versatile power options compatible with both 3.3V and 5V Arduino boards
- Compact Design – Measuring 55mm x 85mm (2.17" x 3.35"), the compact shield fits neatly on Arduino boards without excessive overhang, ideal for space-constrained projects and enclosures
- Comprehensive Touch Library – Includes the DIYables_TFT_Touch_Shield Arduino library with touch calibration, drawing functions, and GUI widgets for quick development of professional touch interfaces
- Versatile Applications – Perfect for home automation panels, industrial control systems, interactive gaming, data entry interfaces, instrument displays, and any Arduino project requiring touch-based user interaction
SPECIFICATION
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 3.5 inches (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Touch Type | Resistive Touch Screen |
| Driver IC | ILI9488 |
| Interface | 8-bit Parallel |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5.5V DC |
| Color Depth | 262K colors (18-bit) |
| Backlight | White LED |
| Form Factor | Arduino Shield (28-pin) |
| Compatible Boards | Arduino UNO, Mega, Giga |
| Dimensions | 85mm x 55mm (3.35" x 2.17") |
| Active Area | 73mm x 48.96mm |
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 |
