Adafruit
2.8" TFT Touch Shield for Arduino with Resistive Touch Screen v2 - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
Enhance your Arduino projects with this large 2.8-inch diagonal TFT Touch Shield, featuring a bright 4 white-LED backlight and vibrant 18-bit color display capability at 240x320 resolution. This fully assembled shield includes an integrated resistive touchscreen for easy interaction. It minimizes microcontroller load using built-in RAM buffering and requires 12 digital lines for display operation. The shield is 5V compatible and includes an onboard 3.3V regulator, though note that this specific version is not compatible with Arduino Leonardo and runs slower on Mega boards.
$44.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
495
/ 775
#495 in Circuit Board Accessories
Price vs Category Average
+69%
Above average
Display Size
2.8
/ " diagonal TFT
Who it's for
- Modern Connectivity Standard
- Direct Arduino Shield Compatibility
- Comprehensive Feature Set & Support
Who should skip it
- Resistive Touch Technology
- High Resource Consumption
- Small Display Size Limitation
Key Specs
Display Size
2.8" diagonal TFT
Resolution
240x320 pixels
Color Depth
18-bit (262,000 colors)
Display Controller Options
ILI9325, ILI9328, or HX8347
Interface
8-bit digital interface plus 4 control lines
Logic Voltage Compatibility
3.3V or 5V
Onboard Regulator
3.3V @ 300mA LDO
Touchscreen Type
4-wire resistive
Features
- Large 2.8-inch diagonal TFT display
- Integrated resistive touchscreen functionality
- Onboard MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
- Supports 18-bit color depth for rich visuals
- Includes built-in RAM buffering
- Full open-source graphics and touch libraries provided
- 5V compatible with onboard 3.3V regulator
- Arduino Shield form factor for easy integration
What customers say
Users highly value the ease of integration provided by the STEMMA QT connector, which streamlines prototyping by removing soldering needs. Adafruit's excellent documentation and strong library support significantly lower the learning curve for all skill levels on the Arduino platform. The display offers good clarity and reliable performance for graphical interfaces. The primary drawback noted is the resistive touch technology; while functional, it requires a firmer press and lacks modern multi-touch capability. Despite this, the overall ease of setup and robust support make this shield a highly regarded, reliable component, especially for educational use and simple navigation tasks.
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