2.8" TFT Touch Shield for Arduino with Capacitive Touch

Bring your Arduino projects to life with the 2.8" Capacitive Touchscreen Display Shield! This vibrant TFT display is perfect for adding a dynamic visual interface to your project, offering 240x320 pixel resolution and 18-bit color (262,000 shades), delivering clear, bright images and smooth graphics. The display is backlit by 4 white LEDs, ensuring it's visible in various lighting conditions.

This shield features a capacitive touchscreen, which allows for intuitive and responsive finger presses, no stylus required. Unlike resistive touchscreens, capacitive touchscreens are more durable and offer a sleek, glossy glass cover. This shield supports single-touch and is ideal for user interaction, providing a smooth and reliable touch experience.

Key Features:

• Large, colorful TFT display with 240x320 pixel resolution and 18-bit color (262,000 shades)
• Capacitive touchscreen for easy, precise touch control with no need for a stylus
• SPI interface for the display and SD card, and I2C for the touchscreen controller (compatible with other I2C devices)
• Built-in microSD card slot for storing and displaying images (microSD card not included)
• Fully assembled and tested – just plug it in and go! No wiring or soldering required
• Compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega, and Leonardo (requires simple jumper soldering for Mega/Leonardo)

Technical Details:

• Display resolution: 240x320 pixels, 18-bit color (262,000 shades)
• SPI for display and microSD card; I2C for touchscreen controller
• Onboard 3.3V LDO regulator (300mA) for smooth power delivery
• 4 white LED backlight (transistor-controlled for backlight dimming)
• Pin usage: SPI (digital pins 13-9), I2C (SDA, SCL), microSD (digital pin 4)
• Current draw: Around 100mA for the display and touchscreen
• Compatible with classic Arduino models: UNO/Duemilanove/Diecimila
• Pinout for easy integration with other components (sensors, LEDs, buttons, etc.)

The shield is ready to go right out of the box, and with our open-source graphics library, you can quickly start drawing pixels, lines, rectangles, circles, and text. Additionally, the touchscreen library detects x & y positions and can be used in a variety of interactive applications. Whether you're building a simple interface or a complex multimedia project, this display will bring your creation to life with style and ease.

Revision History:

• February 24, 2023: Updated with QT port for easy connections, with a new Adafruit Pinguin silkscreen for better clarity.
• October 26, 2018: I2C pullups connected to IOREF, enhancing compatibility with 3.3V boards.

Get your hands on this beautiful Capacitive Touchscreen Display Shield for your next Arduino project and start creating impressive, interactive displays today!