2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module
2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module
2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module
2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module
2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module
2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module

2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module

Arduino Shields
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Part.No: ILI9341
€17.50
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ILI9341 2.8" TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module — plug-and-play shield for Arduino UNO with 240×320 px resolution, 18-bit color (262K shades), resistive touch, and built-in microSD slot. No soldering required.

 

The ILI9341 2.8 Inch TFT Full-color Touch Screen Module is a plug-and-play display shield designed to snap directly onto an Arduino UNO (ATMEGA328) board — no wiring, no soldering, no breadboard required. Driven by the popular ILI9341 controller, it delivers a crisp 240×320 pixel resolution with individual pixel control and 18-bit color depth (262,144 shades), making it one of the most capable entry-level color touchscreen shields available for Arduino projects.

Key Features

  • 2.8" Diagonal TFT Display: Large, vibrant screen real estate → ideal for menus, gauges, and graphics-rich UIs
  • 240×320 px Resolution with Individual Pixel Control: Fine-grained rendering → smooth text, icons, and images
  • 18-bit Color (262,144 shades): Full-color graphics without banding → professional-looking output
  • 4 White-LED Backlight: Bright, evenly lit panel → readable indoors and in moderately lit environments
  • Resistive Touch Screen: Built-in touch input → enables interactive UIs without extra hardware
  • Built-in microSD Card Slot: Load bitmaps and assets directly from SD → no need for external storage modules
  • Plug-and-Play Shield Form Factor: Fits directly onto Arduino UNO headers → up and running in under 10 minutes
  • ILI9341 Controller: Widely supported by Adafruit GFX and MCUFRIEND_kbv libraries → massive community resources

Compatibility

  • Arduino UNO / ATMEGA328 (best fit): Shield form factor plugs directly into standard Arduino UNO headers — this is the primary and recommended platform.
  • Arduino MEGA: Compatible with appropriate library configuration; the larger flash memory is an advantage for graphics-heavy sketches.
  • Note for 3.3 V platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi): This shield operates at 5 V logic levels. Level shifting is required before connecting to 3.3 V systems to avoid damage.

Typical Applications

  • DIY weather station display — show temperature, humidity, and forecasts with colorful icons fetched from a sensor or API.
  • Arduino game console — build retro-style games using the touch interface for input and the 262K-color screen for graphics.
  • Industrial HMI prototype — design touch-enabled control panels for motor drivers, relays, or sensor dashboards.
  • Data logger UI — visualize real-time sensor data in charts and graphs stored on the onboard microSD card.
  • Smart home controller — create a touchscreen interface for controlling lights, temperature, or appliances via Arduino.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Display Driver IC ILI9341
Display Size 2.8 inch (diagonal)
Resolution 240 × 320 pixels
Color Depth 18-bit (262,144 colors)
Backlight 4× White LED
Touch Type Resistive
Storage microSD card slot (built-in)
Form Factor Arduino UNO Shield
Recommended MCU Arduino UNO / ATMEGA328
MPN ILI9341

FAQ

Q: Which libraries should I use with this display?
A: The most popular options are the Adafruit ILI9341 library combined with Adafruit GFX, or the MCUFRIEND_kbv library. Both are available via the Arduino Library Manager and have extensive examples for touch, text, and bitmap rendering.

Q: Can I use the microSD slot independently of the display?
A: Yes. The microSD slot uses the SPI bus and a dedicated chip-select pin, so it can be accessed independently using the standard Arduino SD library while the display is active.

📦 Package Contents: 1× ILI9341 2.8" TFT Full-color Touch Screen Shield Module

⚠ Voltage Warning: This module is designed for 5 V Arduino logic. Do not connect directly to 3.3 V systems (ESP32, Raspberry Pi) without appropriate level-shifting circuitry, as this may permanently damage the display controller.
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