Waveshare 1.8inch 160x128 TFT Colour Display for the BBC micro:bit

Feeling a bit limited by the 5x5 matrix? This 1.8 inch micro:bit TFT colour display plugs straight into the BBC micro:bit using an edge connector, and can be programmed in MakeCode or MicroPython!

Example code and data sheets for the micro:bit v1.x are available here.

For the micro:bit v2.x, you can follow our MakeCode tutorial here.

Note: when adding the extension, please use this repository (https://github.com/pitchcat/PXT-WSLCD1in8) as it adds direct draw for faster updates with partial screen writes. It also fixes the 'program too big' error on the micro:bit V2.

FEATURES

• micro:bit edge connector, directly pluggable
• Embedded driver ST7735S, supports 65K colors
• Onboard SRAM 23LC1024, used as display cache, no more out of memory
• SPI interface, takes up only a few IO pins
• Backlight adjustment via PWM
• Reserved solder pads for control interface, make it easy to connect with Arduino/Nucleo boards
• Comes with development resources (micro:bit graphical demo/python code/user manual, etc.)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver: ST7735S
• Resolution: 160x128
• Display color: RGB, 65K colors
• Operating voltage: 3.3V
• Dimensions: 61mm x 51.5mm

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