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3.5 inch LCD touch display for Raspberry Pi Pico with resistive touchscreen and microSD slot

WaveShare

WaveShare 3.5" LCD Touch Display for Raspberry Pi Pico 480×320

SKU CH-015V-P08KD

A 3.5 inch IPS touch display for Raspberry Pi Pico with 480×320 resolution, 65K colours, SPI interface, resistive touch controller, microSD slot and programmable backlight control

  • CPU TypeOther
  • Sharp 3.5" IPS panel with 480×320 resolution for crisp visuals
  • 65K colour depth delivers vivid, lifelike images
  • ILI9488 driver over SPI enables fast, simple integration with Raspberry Pi Pico
  • XPT2046 resistive controller provides smooth, precise touch response
  • MicroSD slot allows direct image storage and display without extra hardware

3.5" IPS touch display for Pico

This 3.5 inch LCD module is built for the Raspberry Pi Pico and connects through an SPI bus using the ILI9488 driver. It shows a 480 by 320 image in 65K colours with an IPS panel for wide viewing angles. The board includes a resistive touch controller, a microSD slot for image storage and programmable backlight control.

Makers adding a small GUI to Pico projects

The display suits hobbyists and engineers who need a compact touchscreen for menus, sensor readouts or simple graphics on a Pico. It draws power from the 5 V rail and plugs directly onto the Pico header without extra wiring. Builders who need higher resolution, deeper colour depth, video playback or a capacitive touch layer should look at larger or more advanced panels.

SPI interface with ILI9488 driver

The single spec that decides fit is the SPI connection driven by the ILI9488 controller, which limits refresh rate and colour depth compared to parallel or RGB interfaces. The onboard XPT2046 resistive touch controller and microSD slot are fixed features that cannot be changed. Verify that your Pico firmware can drive this display over SPI before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Sharp 3.5" IPS panel with 480×320 resolution for crisp visuals
  • 65K colour depth delivers vivid, lifelike images
  • ILI9488 driver over SPI enables fast, simple integration with Raspberry Pi Pico
  • XPT2046 resistive controller provides smooth, precise touch response
  • MicroSD slot allows direct image storage and display without extra hardware

Specifications

CPU TypeOther

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5" SPI display share pins cleanly with a Raspberry Pi Pico that already uses GPIO for sensors?

The module plugs directly onto the Pico header and uses the SPI bus; remaining GPIOs stay free for other peripherals.

How can I verify the ILI9488 panel and XPT2046 touch controller are functioning after wiring?

Run the supplied demo code — the screen should show a 480×320 65K-colour image and the touch layer should register presses across the full area.

Does the box include a microSD card for the onboard slot or must I supply one?

The display ships with the module and pin header only; a microSD card for image storage is not included.

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