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The display is a critical component in every project, impacting the case, firmware, electrical design, user interface, and even battery life. For these reasons, and because it is the most visible component of your product, it must be approved by the mechanical design team, management and marketing.Before these teams can approve, they need to see it in action. But it can take days or weeks to connect a display to your platform, initialize it and build a code library able to create believable demonstrations. Meanwhile, the whole project is on hold.Our 8051 development kit / demonstration board can solve this problem. Use it to get the display seen, demonstrated and approved for your project.

ER-DBTM028-4 is a microcontroller 8051(80C51) demonstration and development kit for ER-TFTM028-4 product that is 2.8 inch tft lcd display with ILI9341 controller and adaptor board.The kit includes MCU board controlled by STC12LE5A60S2,ISP(In System Programming) with USB port and cable to customize the demonstration that includes your own bitmap images,personalized fonts,symbols,icons and burn sketches,microSD card that is written graphic and text into it,the power adaptor,the adaptor board with various pitch dimension used to connect MCU board and display. Optional for 8080 8-bit,8080 16-bit parallel interface and 3-wire,4-wire serial interface.

The display is a critical component in every project, impacting the case, firmware, electrical design, user interface, and even battery life. For these reasons, and because it is the most visible component of your product, it must be approved by the mechanical design team, management and marketing.Before these teams can approve, they need to see it in action. But it can take days or weeks to connect a display to your platform, initialize it and build a code library able to create believable demonstrations. Meanwhile, the whole project is on hold.Our 8051 development kit / demonstration board can solve this problem. Use it to get the display seen, demonstrated and approved for your project.

ER-DBTM043-3 is a microcontroller 8051(80C51) demonstration and development kit for ER-TFTM043-3 product that is 4.3 inch tft lcd display with RA8875 controller board.The kit includes MCU board controlled by STC12LE5A60S2,ISP(In System Programming) with USB port and cable to customize the demonstration that includes your own bitmap images,personalized fonts,symbols,icons and burn sketches,microSD card that is written graphic and text into it,the power adaptor,the adaptor board with various pitch dimension used to connect MCU board and display.Optional for 8080 8/16-bit,6800 8/16-bit parallel interface and I2C,3-wire,4-wire serial interface.

Upgrading the user interface of a small, microcontroller-based device such as a remote control, wearable or meter can be achieved cost-effectively using skillful management of hardware resources, and careful attention to software design. This can help pressurised designers to keep costs down while setting the bar higher in terms of performance and features.Understanding the interactions between the MCU and TFT-LCD can help engineers achieve an optimal trade-off between factors such as MCU power and performance, screen resolution and size, refresh rate, colour depth, and BOM cost.

In this tutorial, we will be Interfacing a 7-inch DWIN HMI TFT LCD Display with Arduino Nano Board. Using this DWIN Display we can control various modules like Relay, Servo Motor, and RGB LED. We will also learn how to create the UI using the DGUS Software.

Before moving ahead, go through the DWIN Getting Started Guide to learn more about the DWIN Display and the method to upload the firmware. Since the DWIN Display has UART Interface, we can communicate with Arduino through Serial Communication. Let’s see how we can build this System.

DGUS（DWIN Graphic Utilized Software） is a cost-effective GUI software platform developed by DWIN Technology. Based on the K600+ Kernel hardware platform, GUI design, combined with a simple command interface, can be achieved quickly, eliminating the need for complicated programming and expensive development environments.

After creating the UI using the DGUS Software, download the firmware to DWIN LCD Display either using the T5L Download tool or using the SD Card. Follow the previous guide.

Before interfacing please check on the back of the DWIN Module whether the TTL Module is enabled or not. In case its not enabled, solder the terminals to enable the TTL Communication.

Coming to the DWIN LCD Display and Arduino part, UART Serial Communication is required. Therefore connect the TX2, and RX2 of DWIN Display to Arduino RX & TX Pin respectively. Supply the 5V to both Arduino and Display using their respective USB Cable. The GND connection should be common for both Arduino & Display.

If you don’t want to assemble the circuit on a breadboard and you want PCB for the project, then here is the PCB for you. I used EasyEDA to design the Schematic & PCB. The Schematic & PCB Board for DWIN LCD Arduino Interfacing looks something like the below.

This is the frame that display sends whenever any button is touched in the display UI. You can check this using by connecting USB-to-TTL Module to DWIN Display pins.

Go back to the homepage again. Click on Servo Control option from the display. In this mode you can select ON/OFF option to turn on or off the Relay Module.

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The ST7789 TFT is a color display that uses SPI protocol. This display is an IPS display, it comes in different sizes (1.3″, 1.54″ …) but all of them should have the same resolution of 240×240 pixel.

The ST7789 display module shown in project circuit diagram has 7 pins: (from right to left): GND (ground), VCC, SCL (serial clock), SDA (serial data), RES (reset), DC (or D/C: data/command) and BLK (back light).

The ST7789 TFT display works with 3.3V only (power supply and control lines). The display module is supplied with 3.3V that comes from the AMS1117 3V3 voltage regulator, this regulator steps down the 5V into 3.3V (supplies the display controller with regulated 3V3).

To connect the PIC18F46K22 with the display module, I used voltage divider for each line. This means there are 4 voltage dividers. Each voltage divider consists of 2.2k and 3.3k resistors, this drops the 5V into 3V which is sufficient.

If the display module has a CS pin (Chip Select) then it should be connected to the PIC18F46K22 microcontroller through another voltage divider (for example connecting it to pin RD2).

In this project SPI1 module is used with SCK1 on pin RC3 (#18) and SDO1 (MOSI) on pin RC5 (#24). SCK1 and SDO1 pins of the PIC18F46K22 MCU are respectively connected to SCL and SDA pins of the ST7789 display module.

The default connection setting of the mikroC ST7789 TFT library is hardware SPI1 module (SPI1 module must be initialized before initiating the display). Instead of hardware SPI1 module, software SPI or hardware SPI2 module can be used.

If TFT data pin (TFT_DIN) and clock pin (TFT_SCK) are defined in the main code (before #include “ST7789.c”) then the library will automatically use software SPI.

If the display module has a CS pin uncomment its related lines (#define TFT_CS and #define TFT_CS_DIR) and connect it to RD2 pin of the microcontroller through voltage divider.

This note will discuss the considerations made when choosing a microcontroller that will work for your display. A few requirements need to be met depending on the display’s features, interface, and size. These can also be determined by the embedded IC in the display. An overview of the considerations when choosing a microcontroller can be seen below. It should be noted that these items are separated for definition but may serve the same purpose and be interconnected in the ecosystem of the controller.

Application and display specific peripheral requirements. I2C, SPI, UART, Parallel, MIPI, LVDS, HDMI etc. Determines pin connections and required architecture of the device.

Flash and RAM memory requirements. Minimum frame buffer memory is dependent on the size andresolution of the display. Location of memory (external or internal) can restrict interface speed and must becompatible with the chosen interface.

Communication speed requirements defined by the interface and intended application. Refresh rateis determined on the size of the display and location of memory. This will indicate which processors arecompatible.

A displays embedded IC can offer resources such as internal RAM, clock generators and power control.This can save resources otherwise needed to be provided externally. Check the datasheet of the display’s ICcontroller for device function specifics.

Availability of resources for programming and debugging the microcontroller. Online resources andexampleprograms to leverage from can a lot of save time. Compatibility with a familiarprogramming environment isadditionally beneficial.

The interface selection is dependent on the intended application of the display. Each display has a different interface or different choices for a connection interface. For smaller displays a 3/4-wire serial interface would be sufficient. For larger display’s with high resolution a faster interface should be chosen. A parallel RGB interface is capable of high-speed data transmission however requires many pin connections. If the intended application for the display is video a MIPI, LVDS or HDMI connection would be a good choice.

The available memory of a microcontroller often becomes a highlighted issue when determining which microcontroller to select. The microcontroller needs a minimum amount of RAM to hold the frame buffer of the display. Even small displays require more RAM than a typical microcontroller possess. To verify that your microcontroller will have enough memory, it is important to calculate the frame buffer.

The minimum RAM required for the frame buffer in this example would then be 768kB. It is important to note that external RAM can be provided for the frame buffer if the microcontroller does not provide it internally. Clocking speed should be verified if using external RAM as the microcontroller cannot access external RAM as quickly. The clock frequency constrained by external RAM sometimes does not meet the minimum requirements of some very high-speed interfaces (ex. DSI-MIPI). Additionally, the display can contain some form of RAM depending on the IC controller inside the display. This can be verified on the specification sheet of the IC.

The speed of the microcontroller is heavily dependent on the interface used in the application. The minimum and maximum of the clock frequency is specified in the datasheet of the display and in the specification sheet of the display’s controller IC. The frame rate is typically around 50-60Hz, which is the median oscillation frequency to refresh the display to maintain an image. The display will often provide an internal high frequency clock that can be initialized to certain frequencies.

It is important to verify in the controller data sheet which resources are provided by the internal IC of the display. Some key information to look for would be: Does the display have sufficient RAM or does this need to be provided? Does the display have an internal oscillator for clock generation for the interface chosen? An additional graphics controller can be used to interface the display with the microcontroller to meet these requirements. Features like these can be utilized to avoid additional cost, space, and memory of your application.

After a brief consideration of intended application and interface of the display you can get some idea of which microcontroller processor and architecture you will need. There are a few different microcontroller processors to choose from. The main choices are ARM, AVR, PIC, and 8051. The difference between them is the bit size of the processor, 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit or 64-bit data . The data bit width is the amount of data that can be sent at a time. This determines the speed of data transfer and thus compatible applications and interfaces.

The AVR has an 8-bit processor and is a RISC type microcontroller. This type of processor is compatible with low speed interfaces (SPI, I2C) and smaller displays. A common AVR microcontroller board is the Arduino which has the embedded 8-bit ATMEL RISC processors. These processors are widely popular which provide the benefit of numerous online resources and availability. The Arduino processors (ATmega/SAM3X) are typically available in most microcontroller programming environments. Additionally, Arduino offers 32-bit AVR development boards which function closely to the ARM processors.

The AVR microcontrollers are constrained by the low frequency, internal memory availability and power costs. AVR’s cannot use external program memory but some may allow expansion of external SRAM. These microcontrollers alone would be incompatible for high frequency applications such as video, large displays, or capacitive touch panels.

The ARM microprocessors have a RISC architecture. They offer 32-bit or 64-bit processors and are great options for high speed interfaces (Parallel, LVDS, MIPI, HDMI) and high-resolution displays. Common ARM processors can be found from STMicroelectronics and Raspberry Pi. The most common version of the ARM processors is the “Microcontroller” Arm-M group which include the Cortex-M0 and Cortex-M4 series.

The ARM processors are compatible with most displays and connection interfaces. These microcontrollers have become increasingly popular, so the cost has become comparable between the ARM and the AVR types. These processors provide the speed, but it is recommended to verify the available RAM as these boards vary widely on included features.

The PIC architecture consists of 8, 16, and 32-bit processors developed by Microchip. The PIC 32-bit series of microcontrollers have been geared toward graphical embedded applications and there are a lot of resources online for these devices. There is a huge variety of PIC controllers which make them easily available. These microcontrollers are known for being low cost and are comparable to the ARM processors. The drawback of the PIC controllers is using Microchips programming environment, but this is based on preference.

The Intel MCS-51, more commonly known as the 8051 microcontrollers have a CISC architecture and an 8-bit processor. These processors differ in architecture from the previous and are programmed using a combination of C and assembly languages. The program memory is read only and does not have an on-board ISP. A special programming device is needed to rewrite the EEPROM or flash memory. These processors are typically small, low cost and low powered. This can make them favorable for battery powered devices. These processors are commonly used to initialize TFT displays and are combined with a graphics controller to provide the required resources such as RAM and clock frequency.

Development environments and online resources become considerably valuable when creating an application for your display. A brand new or uncommon microcontroller will have very few resources for reference. Even knowledgeable engineers can find frustrations with the manufacturers programming environments. There are many microcontroller choices that will support your display with similar and overlapping features. Choosing a microcontroller with an available FAQ, application notes or is accessible on a familiar programming platform can save a lot of time.

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The SparkFun TFT LCD Breakout is a versatile, colorful, and easy way to experiment with graphics or create a user interface for your project. With a 4-wire SPI interface and microSD card holder, you can use this breakout to easily add visual display/interface capabilities to a project as well as providing all the storage you might need for multimedia files.

To get started with this breakout, you will need an Arduino compatible microcontroller of your choice - we recommend something with extra RAM like the SparkFun Thing Plus. The breakout can be powered with either 5V or 3.3V. The microSD card holder is connected to the same SPI bus as the display which keeps the required pin count low and exists to relieve the burden from your microcontroller"s poor memory due to having to store hundreds of images of cats, or really whatever you want to keep there. We have also gone ahead and tricked out the SparkFun HyperDisplay library with a driver made especially for this breakout!

Out of the box, the SparkFun TFT LCD Breakout will come with a large backing PCB that makes it easy to securely mount the display in a project. If you need a more flexible solution you can remove the display module, snap off half the backing board, and then re-insert the display module. When this is done you"ll be left with the bare minimum frame around the display to more seamlessly integrate with your project.