ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES Arduino Compatible Colour LCD Display 1.8 in SPI Interface Model 802

ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES 802 Arduino Compatible Colour LCD Display is a compact shield designed for Arduino and small microcontroller projects. Featuring a 1.8 inch diagonal TFT display with 128 x 160 pixels, this true colour LCD offers 18-bit colour depth and vibrant visuals with 262,144 distinct colours. The shield includes an integrated micro-SD card slot supporting additional data storage and a 5-way navigation joystick (left, right, up, down, select) connected to analog input for interactive applications.

The display uses a 4-wire SPI interface which minimizes pin usage and communication overhead, making it suited for embedded electronics development. It supports both 3.3 V and 5 V Arduino-compatible boards thanks to a dedicated 3.3 V low dropout regulator providing stable power and a level shifter for signal compatibility. The backlighting is provided by two white LEDs, drawing roughly 100 mA at full brightness while the SD card can consume between 20 mA and 100 mA during read/write operations.

Measuring approximately 69 x 53.5 x 6.94 mm, the board efficiently integrates into compact setups. Headers are supplied but require soldering onto the shield for Arduino compatibility. The product includes access to a full open source graphics library enabling drawing of pixels, lines, rectangles, circles, text, bitmaps and more, accompanied by example code and wiring tutorials suitable for Arduino development.

This Arduino 802 display shield is ideal for embedded systems, educational STEM projects, prototyping, and small robotic applications. Its colour richness, compact footprint, SD card storage provision, and joystick input make it a versatile addition to laboratory, industrial, and maker environments requiring advanced graphical output.

The 1.8 inch diagonal Colour LCD display offers excellent pixel density and colour rendering. Integrated 5-way joystick enhances user interaction capabilities. Supports SPI communication ensuring efficient data transfer with minimal pin usage.

Built-in micro-SD card slot supports expandable project storage needs. Operates safely with both 3.3 V and 5 V Arduino boards via onboard regulator and level shifting. Compact dimensions facilitate seamless integration into diverse Arduino projects.

Comes with headers ready for soldering for robust electrical connections. Discover more Arduino Compatible Display Modules and electronic components at EnvMart to support your STEM and prototyping projects efficiently.