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WaveShare 1.3inch RGB LCD Display Module for Raspberry Pi Pico 240×240 ST7789
A 1.3 inch IPS screen with 240×240 resolution and 65K colours connects via SPI and includes a joystick plus four buttons for Raspberry Pi Pico projects
- CPU TypeOther
- 3 inch compact display fits tight Raspberry Pi Pico builds
- 240×240 IPS panel delivers 65K RGB colors for vivid graphics
- SPI interface uses minimal GPIO pins leaving more for sensors
- Onboard joystick plus four buttons enable direct menu navigation
- Wide 2.6 to 5.5 V supply range simplifies power design
1.3inch LCD for Raspberry Pi Pico
This 1.3inch RGB LCD module mounts directly on a Raspberry Pi Pico and uses the onboard ST7789 driver over a four-wire SPI bus. The 240×240 IPS panel shows 65K colours at an operating voltage of 2.6 to 5.5V. An integrated joystick and four user buttons provide immediate input without extra wiring.
Upgrade from basic character displays
The jump is worth it when a project needs full-colour graphics, icons or simple animations instead of monochrome text. The SPI interface keeps pin usage low, so the board still leaves most GPIOs free for sensors or actuators. Builders staying with character-only output will not benefit from the added colour depth.
Straightforward SPI wiring and code examples
The module plugs into the Pico header and communicates over standard SPI pins, so soldering is only needed if headers are not pre-fitted. Common issues include mismatched SPI mode or incorrect chip-select handling in custom code; the supplied C/C++ and MicroPython examples demonstrate the correct initialisation sequence for the ST7789 driver.
Highlights
- 3 inch compact display fits tight Raspberry Pi Pico builds
- 240×240 IPS panel delivers 65K RGB colors for vivid graphics
- SPI interface uses minimal GPIO pins leaving more for sensors
- Onboard joystick plus four buttons enable direct menu navigation
- Wide 2.6 to 5.5 V supply range simplifies power design
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What are the physical dimensions and mounting points of the 1.3inch display module?
The module is a 1.3inch board with an onboard joystick and four user buttons. It connects to a Raspberry Pi Pico via the GPIO header using a 4-wire SPI bus.
How do I wire the SPI interface correctly and which step is commonly missed?
Connect the four SPI pins to the Pico GPIO header, supply 2.6 to 5.5V power, and ensure the ST7789 driver is initialised in the C/C++ or MicroPython examples before use.
Will the ST7789 driver or the IPS panel need replacement during normal use?
The ST7789 driver and IPS panel are soldered on the module and designed for continuous operation; no user-serviceable parts or scheduled replacements are required.
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