Fermion: 3.5” 480x320 TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen

1. Getting Started

The article introduces the Breakout module, highlighting its SPI communication and GDI interface that simplify wiring and enable easy display of SD card content, with recommendations for using Arduino 1.8.10 and tips for troubleshooting SD card initialization.

2. Example Code for Arduino-Basic Test

This guide covers how to set up an Arduino with a TFT LCD touchscreen using the DFRobot_GDL library, offering sample code to demonstrate various graphic painting effects. It includes detailed instructions for hardware and software preparation, wiring diagrams, and explanations of the functions used in the code.

3. Example Code for Arduino-Gesture Font

This article provides detailed guidance on implementing two-finger gesture control (text zoom and vertical movement) for Arduino projects using capacitive touch TFT LCD screens, including hardware and software preparation, wiring diagrams, and sample code.

4. Example Code for Arduino-Rotate

This article provides example code for screen and image rotation via touch gestures on Arduino capacitive touchscreens, including hardware setup, software preparation, wiring diagrams and sample code. It explains how to use the DFRobot_GDL library to implement gesture rotation control for simple and intuitive UI interaction, suitable for Arduino DIY development.

Reference

The article discusses the DFRobot_GDL library, detailing installation procedures, API functions, and communication protocols used in interfacing with devices, alongside compatibility information across various Arduino models.

Parameter	Value
Operating Voltage	3.3V-5.5 V
IPS View Angle	120 degrees
Color Depth	16-bit(RGB565)
Driver Chip	ILI9488
Touch Chip	GT911
Pixels	480x320
Communication Mode	SPI
Brightness (cd/m²)	300(TYP)
Full-screen Consumption	48.1mA *5V/3.3V（Typ）
Operating Temperature	-20℃~+70℃
Display Area	73.44×48.96 mm
Module Size	55.50x95.00 mm
Mounting Hole Diameter	2 mm
Weight

Num	Label	Description
1	VCC	Positive
2	GND	Negative
3	SCLK	Clock
4	MOSI	Data (Master send; Slave receive)
5	MISO	Data (Master receive; Slave send)
6	CS	Screen Chip Select
7	RES	Reset
8	DC	Data/Command
9	BL	The backlight has been set to a default value and can be turned on without connecting the backlight pin. When the backlight pin is connected, input High level (1) to turn the backlight brightness to maximum; input Low level to turn off the backlight.
10	SCL	Touch Clock
11	SDA	Touch Data
12	INT	Touch Interrupt
13	SDCS	SD card chip select

Fermion: 3.5” 480x320 TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen

Specification

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