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The 320x240 2.4 inch TFT LCD shield with touch panel has only A5, TXD and RXD free if you leave the SD card interface. Assuming that the A5 is an analog input, the remaining TXD and RXD are internally connected for downloading programs from USB, so I don"t want to use them as much as possible. For the time being, you can check the operation using only A5, but that alone is boring. I want to make the best use of software that assumes 2CH.

Some Arduino UNO compatible machines that use the QFP package for the CPU have A6 and A7 through holes. So use them to assign A6 for CH1 A/D input and A7 for CH2 A/D. Thus, it can be a 2-channel oscilloscope. Furthermore, if you make a UNO-like board with Arduino Nano or Pro Mini using a shield board and do not wire the SD card terminal, you can use D10-D13, so you can use it for judgment such as DC/AC selection.

I wanted to use the screen almost fully for the waveform, so if I set it to 10 horizontal scales and 8 vertical scales, it will be 300x240 with 30 dots/scale, and 20 dots left in the horizontal direction. The 20 dot width on the right side has a button area that connects to the off-screen icon. The LCD shield I got has an icon outside the display screen, and the detection range of the touch sensor has expanded to that extent. Maybe it"s for old smartphones, but it may be hard to get now. You can operate it by touching this button area, icon, or character display position.

There are so many variations of the 320x240 2.4 inch TFT LCD shield, you may have to adjust the controller ID and pinout of the touch sensors. The controller of My TFT LCD shield wasn"t popular ILI9341.

In this article, you will learn how to use TFT LCDs by Arduino boards. From basic commands to professional designs and technics are all explained here.

There are several components to achieve this. LEDs,  7-segments, Character and Graphic displays, and full-color TFT LCDs. The right component for your projects depends on the amount of data to be displayed, type of user interaction, and processor capacity.

TFT LCD is a variant of a liquid-crystal display (LCD) that uses thin-film-transistor (TFT) technology to improve image qualities such as addressability and contrast. A TFT LCD is an active matrix LCD, in contrast to passive matrix LCDs or simple, direct-driven LCDs with a few segments.

In Arduino-based projects, the processor frequency is low. So it is not possible to display complex, high definition images and high-speed motions. Therefore, full-color TFT LCDs can only be used to display simple data and commands.

There are several components to achieve this. LEDs,  7-segments, Character and Graphic displays, and full-color TFT LCDs. The right component for your projects depends on the amount of data to be displayed, type of user interaction, and processor capacity.

TFT LCD is a variant of a liquid-crystal display (LCD) that uses thin-film-transistor (TFT) technology to improve image qualities such as addressability and contrast. A TFT LCD is an active matrix LCD, in contrast to passive matrix LCDs or simple, direct-driven LCDs with a few segments.

In Arduino-based projects, the processor frequency is low. So it is not possible to display complex, high definition images and high-speed motions. Therefore, full-color TFT LCDs can only be used to display simple data and commands.

After choosing the right display, It’s time to choose the right controller. If you want to display characters, tests, numbers and static images and the speed of display is not important, the Atmega328 Arduino boards (such as Arduino UNO) are a proper choice. If the size of your code is big, The UNO board may not be enough. You can use Arduino Mega2560 instead. And if you want to show high resolution images and motions with high speed, you should use the ARM core Arduino boards such as Arduino DUE.

In electronics/computer hardware a display driver is usually a semiconductor integrated circuit (but may alternatively comprise a state machine made of discrete logic and other components) which provides an interface function between a microprocessor, microcontroller, ASIC or general-purpose peripheral interface and a particular type of display device, e.g. LCD, LED, OLED, ePaper, CRT, Vacuum fluorescent or Nixie.

The LCDs manufacturers use different drivers in their products. Some of them are more popular and some of them are very unknown. To run your display easily, you should use Arduino LCDs libraries and add them to your code. Otherwise running the display may be very difficult. There are many free libraries you can find on the internet but the important point about the libraries is their compatibility with the LCD’s driver. The driver of your LCD must be known by your library. In this article, we use the Adafruit GFX library and MCUFRIEND KBV library and example codes. You can download them from the following links.

You must add the library and then upload the code. If it is the first time you run an Arduino board, don’t worry. Just follow these steps:Go to www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software and download the software of your OS. Install the IDE software as instructed.

First you should convert your image to hex code. Download the software from the following link. if you don’t want to change the settings of the software, you must invert the color of the image and make the image horizontally mirrored and rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Now add it to the software and convert it. Open the exported file and copy the hex code to Arduino IDE. x and y are locations of the image. sx and sy are sizes of image. you can change the color of the image in the last input.

Upload your image and download the converted file that the UTFT libraries can process. Now copy the hex code to Arduino IDE. x and y are locations of the image. sx and sy are size of the image.

In this template, We converted a .jpg image to .c file and added to the code, wrote a string and used the fade code to display. Then we used scroll code to move the screen left. Download the .h file and add it to the folder of the Arduino sketch.

In this template, We used sin(); and cos(); functions to draw Arcs with our desired thickness and displayed number by text printing function. Then we converted an image to hex code and added them to the code and displayed the image by bitmap function. Then we used draw lines function to change the style of the image. Download the .h file and add it to the folder of the Arduino sketch.

In this template, We added a converted image to code and then used two black and white arcs to create the pointer of volumes.  Download the .h file and add it to the folder of the Arduino sketch.

In this template, We added a converted image and use the arc and print function to create this gauge.  Download the .h file and add it to folder of the Arduino sketch.

while (a < b) { Serial.println(a); j = 80 * (sin(PI * a / 2000)); i = 80 * (cos(PI * a / 2000)); j2 = 50 * (sin(PI * a / 2000)); i2 = 50 * (cos(PI * a / 2000)); tft.drawLine(i2 + 235, j2 + 169, i + 235, j + 169, tft.color565(0, 255, 255)); tft.fillRect(200, 153, 75, 33, 0x0000); tft.setTextSize(3); tft.setTextColor(0xffff); if ((a/20)>99)

while (b < a) { j = 80 * (sin(PI * a / 2000)); i = 80 * (cos(PI * a / 2000)); j2 = 50 * (sin(PI * a / 2000)); i2 = 50 * (cos(PI * a / 2000)); tft.drawLine(i2 + 235, j2 + 169, i + 235, j + 169, tft.color565(0, 0, 0)); tft.fillRect(200, 153, 75, 33, 0x0000); tft.setTextSize(3); tft.setTextColor(0xffff); if ((a/20)>99)

In this template, We display simple images one after each other very fast by bitmap function. So you can make your animation by this trick.  Download the .h file and add it to folder of the Arduino sketch.

In this template, We just display some images by RGBbitmap and bitmap functions. Just make a code for touchscreen and use this template.  Download the .h file and add it to folder of the Arduino sketch.

Hi guys, welcome to today’s tutorial. Today, we will look on how to use the 1.8″ ST7735  colored TFT display with Arduino. The past few tutorials have been focused on how to use the Nokia 5110 LCD display extensively but there will be a time when we will need to use a colored display or something bigger with additional features, that’s where the 1.8″ ST7735 TFT display comes in.

The ST7735 TFT display is a 1.8″ display with a resolution of 128×160 pixels and can display a wide range of colors ( full 18-bit color, 262,144 shades!). The display uses the SPI protocol for communication and has its own pixel-addressable frame buffer which means it can be used with all kinds of microcontroller and you only need 4 i/o pins. To complement the display, it also comes with an SD card slot on which colored bitmaps can be loaded and easily displayed on the screen.

The schematics for this project is fairly easy as the only thing we will be connecting to the Arduino is the display. Connect the display to the Arduino as shown in the schematics below.

Due to variation in display pin out from different manufacturers and for clarity, the pin connection between the Arduino and the TFT display is mapped out below:

We will use two libraries from Adafruit to help us easily communicate with the LCD. The libraries include the Adafruit GFX library which can be downloaded here and the Adafruit ST7735 Library which can be downloaded here.

We will use two example sketches to demonstrate the use of the ST7735 TFT display. The first example is the lightweight TFT Display text example sketch from the Adafruit TFT examples. It can be accessed by going to examples -> TFT -> Arduino -> TFTDisplaytext. This example displays the analog value of pin A0 on the display. It is one of the easiest examples that can be used to demonstrate the ability of this display.

The second example is the graphics test example from the more capable and heavier Adafruit ST7735 Arduino library. I will explain this particular example as it features the use of the display for diverse purposes including the display of text and “animated” graphics. With the Adafruit ST7735 library installed, this example can be accessed by going to examples -> Adafruit ST7735 library -> graphics test.

The first thing, as usual, is to include the libraries to be used after which we declare the pins on the Arduino to which our LCD pins are connected to. We also make a slight change to the code setting reset pin as pin 8 and DC pin as pin 9 to match our schematics.

Next, we create an object of the library with the pins to which the LCD is connected on the Arduino as parameters. There are two options for this, feel free to choose the most preferred.

The complete code for this is available under the libraries example on the Arduino IDE. Don’t forget to change the DC and the RESET pin configuration in the code to match the schematics.

Uploading the code to the Arduino board brings a flash of different shapes and text with different colors on the display. I captured one and its shown in the image below.

Are you looking for an oscilloscope for your electronics workbench? In this article, we’ll show you how to select the best oscilloscope to suit your requirements, whether you’re a beginner, electronics hobbyist, or maker.

An oscilloscope is a tool that allows you to see how voltage changes over time. It is handy to check electronics circuit operation, analog signals, PWM signals, debugging circuits, etc. To select an oscilloscope, you need to know what kind of signals you’ll need to measure. That will determine the specifications you’ll look for in an oscilloscope.

Bandwidth: this determines the frequency range in which the oscilloscope measures accurately in the display. As a rule of thumb, you should select a bandwidth 5 times higher than the maximum frequency of the signals you’ll measure for more accurate results. For example, a 100MHz bandwidth is more than enough for most hobbyist circuits.

Sample rate: this refers to how many samples per second the oscilloscope takes. The higher the sampling rate, the more accurate the results for faster signals. A higher sampling rate ensures you’re able to detect intermittent events.

Number of channels: for entry-level oscilloscopes, it’s common to see 2 and 4-channel scopes. Adding more channels adds to the price. For a hobbyist, a 2-channel scope is usually enough.

Price: the price is a critical aspect, as it will determine how much you can spend on a scope. There are great entry-level oscilloscopes around $250. However, if you don’t have such an amount of money to spend on this tool, you can always get a toy oscilloscope or a DIY kit to analyze basic circuits. There are also great alternatives for USB oscilloscopes or portable oscilloscopes like the Hantek 3 in 1: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, and Signal Generator (2D72).

In my opinion, the Hantek DSO5102P is one of the best entry-level oscilloscopes you can get for such a price. It has a 100MHz bandwidth, a sample rate of 1G samples per second, a record length up to 40K, and a dual channel. Additionally, the USB port allows you to connect a USB drive to save pictures of the signals. You can also connect it to your computer and use the software provided to analyze your measurements in more detail.

The scope is straightforward to set up, and the menus are intuitive to use, which is perfect for beginners. For a more in-depth look at this oscilloscope, you can watch the video review below or read here: Hantek DSO5102P Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) review.

Rigol is a great brand of oscilloscopes and other measurement tools. So, when you pick a Rigol oscilloscope, you know you’ll get a piece of high-quality equipment. This specific model is one of the most best-selling oscilloscopes in the world.

It comes with 4 channels and offers 50 MHz bandwidth. It also comes with a USB connector, LAN(LXI) (you can connect an Ethernet cable), and AUX Output. This is a great oscilloscope when you take a look at price/performance.

If you can’t afford a “real” oscilloscope, there are DIY kits and toy oscilloscopes that may help you with your circuits. Obviously, these tools are not as accurate as a real oscilloscope and don’t have all the fancy mathematical functions, but still, they can do a great job.

One of the best options is the DSO150 digital oscilloscope. This is an elementary scope with a single channel, 200kHz bandwidth, and 12-bit resolution, and it only costs about $25. This tool doesn’t replace a real oscilloscope, but it is good enough for hobbyists looking to debug circuits where accuracy is not mandatory. Also, this can be a great tool for learning purposes. Watch our video review (or read our review).

Portable oscilloscopes look like multimeters but come with all the controls needed to visualize, analyze and record signals. One great option is the Hantek 3 in 1: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, and Signal Generator (2D72). As the name suggests, it is a multimeter, signal generator, and oscilloscope in a single tool. The controls and menus are not as intuitive as a regular oscilloscope, but it does a great job and occupies much less space. You can watch the following video review about this tool.

The USB oscilloscopes don’t have a display and usually don’t have controls—you connect them to your computer and control everything from software provided by the manufacturer. At the moment, we don’t have any in-depth reviews about USB oscilloscopes, but the Hantek 6022BE seems a good option.

In this article we’ve shown you some of the best oscilloscopes for electronics hobbyists and makers. Our number one pick for beginners and hobbyists is the Hantek DSO5102P Digital Storage Oscilloscope.

However, all models presented are great oscilloscopes, and you won’t be disappointed whichever you chose. Remember that you should take into account your specific needs and select a scope with the right specifications.

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The kit includes a 3.2 inch TFT touch screen expansion board using standard Arduino Shield interface and it has good compatibility. It integrates a 3.2-inch touch screen, I2C temperature sensor, TF card holder, level conversion circuit, and the secondary development is easy.