adafruit-mini-pitft-135x240

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Adafruit Mini PiTFT - 135x240 Color TFT Add-on for Raspberry Pi

Details

• Location: Cabinet-1, Bin 21
• Category: TFT Displays
• Type: Color TFT Display Module
• Size: 1.14 inch diagonal
• Resolution: 135x240 pixels
• Quantity: 1
• Product URL: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4393

Description

Adafruit Mini PiTFT is a compact full-color TFT display designed specifically for Raspberry Pi computers. Features a 240x135 pixel IPS display with excellent visibility at all angles, two tactile buttons, and a STEMMA QT connector for easy sensor integration.

Specifications

• Display Size: 1.14 inch diagonal
• Resolution: 240x135 pixels (landscape orientation)
• Driver IC: ST7789
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Display Type: IPS TFT (In-Plane Switching)
• Colors: Full color (16-bit, 65K colors)
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
• Current Consumption: ~50mA (typical)
• Viewing Angle: Wide angle IPS technology
• Update Rate: ~15 FPS
• Dimensions: 38.6mm x 24.5mm x 7.6mm

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Features

• Full Color Display: 16-bit color depth with 65K colors
• IPS Technology: Excellent viewing angles and contrast
• Compact Design: Perfect for Raspberry Pi Zero projects
• Pre-assembled: Comes completely assembled and tested
• Two Tactile Buttons: GPIO-connected buttons for user interface
• STEMMA QT Connector: I2C connector for easy sensor integration
• Fast SPI Interface: High-speed display updates
• Raspberry Pi HAT: Direct plug-in compatibility

Pinout & Connections

• SPI Interface: Uses Raspberry Pi SPI port
• GPIO Buttons: Two tactile buttons on GPIO pins
• STEMMA QT: I2C connector (Qwiic compatible)
• Power: Powered directly from Raspberry Pi
• 40-pin Header: Standard Raspberry Pi GPIO connection

Applications

• Raspberry Pi status displays
• IoT device interfaces
• Portable Pi projects
• Data visualization
• System monitoring
• Weather stations
• Digital photo frames
• Retro gaming displays
• Industrial control panels
• Educational projects

Compatibility

• Raspberry Pi: All models (Zero, 3, 4, 5, etc.)
• Operating Systems: Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, etc.
• Programming: Python, C/C++
• Libraries: Adafruit CircuitPython, PIL/Pillow
• Kernel Driver: ST7789 driver support

Software Support

• Python Library: Adafruit CircuitPython DisplayIO
• Kernel Driver: Built-in ST7789 support
• Console Output: Can be used as system console
• Graphics: PIL/Pillow imaging library support
• Examples: Extensive Adafruit learning guides

Interface Requirements

• SPI Connection: Uses Pi’s hardware SPI
• Power Supply: Powered from Pi’s 3.3V/5V rails
• GPIO Pins: Minimal pin usage, leaves most pins free
• No External Power: Powered directly from Raspberry Pi

Notes

• Pre-assembled: No soldering required
• IPS Display: Superior viewing angles compared to TN displays
• Fast Updates: 15 FPS update rate for animations
• Compact Size: Ideal for portable projects
• Button Interface: Two buttons for simple user interaction
• STEMMA QT: Easy expansion with I2C sensors

Usage Tips

• Install Adafruit’s Python libraries for easy setup
• Can be configured as console output for system messages
• Use PIL/Pillow for custom graphics and animations
• STEMMA QT connector allows easy sensor integration
• Buttons can be used for navigation or control

Programming Examples

• System status display
• Weather information display
• Sensor data visualization
• Simple menu systems
• Image slideshow
• Real-time data monitoring

Comparison with OLED Displays

• Color vs Monochrome: Full color vs single color OLED
• Size: Larger than typical OLED modules
• Interface: SPI vs I2C
• Power: Higher power consumption than OLED
• Brightness: Better visibility in bright conditions

Included Components

• Mini PiTFT display module
• Pre-installed on PCB (no assembly required)
• Two tactile buttons
• STEMMA QT connector

Tags

tft-display, spi, st7789, color, raspberry-pi, adafruit, pitft, stemma-qt