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WaveShare 1.8" TFT LCD display 160×128 ST7735S SPI Pico
A 1.8 inch TFT LCD with 160×128 resolution and 65K RGB colours, driven by an ST7735S chip over SPI for direct Raspberry Pi Pico header attachment
- CPU TypeOther
- 8 inch colour display with 160×128 resolution for sharp visuals
- 65K RGB colours deliver vivid graphics on the TFT panel
- ST7735S driver chip handles rendering via four-wire SPI bus
- Female header plugs straight onto Raspberry Pi Pico without wiring
- C/C++ and MicroPython examples included to accelerate development
Raspberry Pi Pico Display Module
The 1.8 inch TFT LCD module connects directly to a Raspberry Pi Pico through its onboard female header. It uses a four-wire SPI bus that needs only a few IO pins. The embedded ST7735S driver handles all display timing. Makers and students can add colour output to Pico projects without extra wiring.
Sustained SPI Operation
The SPI interface keeps the data rate steady during continuous screen updates. Because the driver chip is on the module, the Pico CPU is free for other tasks while the display refreshes. No frame-buffer memory is required on the host, so long-running animations or sensor dashboards run without stalling the processor.
160×128 Resolution Limit
The panel shows 160 by 128 pixels in 65K RGB colour. That resolution suits status readouts, simple graphs or icons, but it cannot render detailed images or small text. Buyers who need higher pixel density or a larger viewing area should choose a different module.
Highlights
- 8 inch colour display with 160×128 resolution for sharp visuals
- 65K RGB colours deliver vivid graphics on the TFT panel
- ST7735S driver chip handles rendering via four-wire SPI bus
- Female header plugs straight onto Raspberry Pi Pico without wiring
- C/C++ and MicroPython examples included to accelerate development
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much heat or noise does the 1.8" TFT screen generate when driven continuously from the Pico?
The passive LCD module has no fan or moving parts, so it runs silently and produces negligible heat during all-day use.
What must I already own to connect this display to a Raspberry Pi Pico?
You need a Raspberry Pi Pico board; the onboard female header plugs straight onto the Pico's GPIO pins.
Will the SPI interface on this ST7735S module work alongside older 5 V logic peripherals I keep?
The display communicates over 4-wire SPI at the Pico's logic level, so a level shifter is required when mixing with 5 V devices.
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