Getting Started with Waveshare Displays

 

Waveshare offers state-of-the-art electronic displays, modules, and accessories. Known for their expertly designed displays, Waveshare provides a wide range of solutions including LCD, OLED, e-paper, TFT displays, touchscreens, and more, catering to diverse applications.

Waveshare displays are versatile and user-friendly, making them easy to integrate into various projects. They come in different sizes and types, delivering crisp and vivid visuals suitable for everything from DIY electronics to industrial applications. Whether you're a hobbyist, developer, or tech enthusiast, mastering the use of Waveshare Displays can significantly enhance your projects.





In this blog, we'll delve into the features of several Waveshare displays to help you elevate your projects.


1. Waveshare 1.44inch LCD HAT

The 1.44-inch LCD HAT features the ST7735S controller, providing a 128x128 pixel resolution. The LCD is compatible with various parallel interfaces, including 8-bit, 9-bit, 16-bit, and 18-bit, supporting RGB444, RGB565, and RGB666 color formats. Its 4-wire SPI interface reduces GPIO requirements and boosts communication speed, ensuring smoother data exchange and an enhanced user experience.

 

#Specifications:

- Operating voltage: 3.3V

- Interface: SPI

- LCD type: TFT

- Controller: ST7735S

- Resolution: 128x128 pixels

- Display size: 25.5x26.5 mm

- Pixel size: 0.129(W)x0.219(H) mm

- Dimensions: 65x30.2 mm

 

2. The Waveshare 10.1inch HDMI LCD (B) (with case)

This 10.1-inch HDMI LCD features a 1280x800 resolution and an IPS display panel with a 170-degree viewing angle. It supports capacitive touch and low power consumption, housed in an acrylic enclosure. Compatible with Raspberry Pi (supports Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, and Retropie) and Windows (11/10/8.1/8/7).






#Specifications:

- Size: 10.1 inches

- Resolution: 1280x800

- Interface: HDMI

- Display panel: IPS

- Viewing angle: 170 degrees

- Touch type: Capacitive

- Power consumption: Low

- Enclosure: Acrylic

 

3. Waveshare 2.23inch OLED HAT

The 2.23-inch OLED HAT is equipped with the SSD1305 controller. It integrates seamlessly with Raspberry Pi via the 40-pin header or with other hardware platforms through I2C and SPI interfaces. The default SPI interface can be switched to I2C by soldering resistors on the back of the OLED.




 

#Specifications:

- Controller: SSD1305

- Interfaces: SPI/I2C

- Resolution: 128x32 pixels

- Display size: 2.23 inches

- Pixel size: 0.41x0.39 mm

- Display color: White

- Operating voltage: 3.3V

- Temperature range: -40 to 70℃

 

4. Waveshare 1.3" LCD Display Module / Pico-LCD-1.3

This 1.3-inch LCD display module is compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico, featuring an IPS screen with 240x240 pixels resolution and 65K RGB colors. It includes a joystick and user buttons for easy interaction and comes with development resources and manuals for C/C++ and Micro Python.

 

#Specifications:

- Compatibility: Raspberry Pi Pico

- Supply voltage: 2.6V-5.5V

- Operating current: 40mA

- Screen type: IPS

- Resolution: 240x240 pixels

- Colors: 65K RGB

- Interface: SPI

- User interface: Joystick and 4 buttons

 

5. Waveshare 2.13″ E-Paper HAT (B)

The 2.13-inch E-Paper HAT features a Microencapsulated Electrophoretic Display (MED), offering excellent visibility under ambient light with a 180-degree viewing angle. Ideal for e-reading, this display eliminates the need for a backlight and provides a glare-free experience.

 




#Specifications:

- Dimensions: 2.13 inches

- Driver board dimensions: 65x30.2 mm

- Display dimensions: 48.55x23.71 mm

- Outline dimensions: 59.2x29.2x0.98 mm

- Operating voltage: 3.3V/5V

- Interface: SPI

- Dot pitch: 0.194x0.194 mm

- Resolution: 250x122 pixels

- Display colors: Black, White, Red

- Grey scale: 2

- Refresh time: 15s

- Refresh power: 26.4mW

- Standby current: < 0.01uA

 

Conclusion

Waveshare Displays provide a seamless and enhanced visual experience for your projects. With high resolution and vibrant display capabilities, these screens offer clarity and precision. You have 2 options for connecting your Waveshare Display, depending on your device's compatibility. You can use an HDMI cable for a direct digital interface, or GPIO pins for customized integration. Moreover, Waveshare Displays are compatible with a wide range of devices and modules like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Nuvoton, and many more, making them a versatile choice for both beginners and experienced users.

 

If you're looking for a display device for your project, consider Waveshare for its quality and versatility. For more information and to purchase, visit Campus Component, the best online store for electronic components.



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