ESP32 Tutorial: Using 2.8 Inch SPI TFT LCD Touch Display (ST7789 & ILI9341)

In this video, I’ll show you how to set up and use the 2.8 inch SPI TFT LCD Touch Display with two popular drivers: ST7789 and ILI9341. Whether you’re using an ESP32, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process from wiring to code setup, including touch functionality and SD card usage.

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How to Use 2.8 Inch SPI TFT LCD Touch Display (ST7789 & ILI9341) with ESP32 | Full Guide:

Required Components:

ESP32 development board
2.8" SPI TFT LCD Display Module (ST7789 or ILI9341)
Micro SD card (optional for image display)
TFT_eSPI library by Bodmer
JPEGDecoder Library
Jumper wires and breadboard

Start building your ESP32 display project today!

TFT Display Wiring:
TFT_VCC → ESP32 VIN / 3V3
TFT_GND → ESP32 GND
TFT_CS → ESP32 D15 / GPIO 15 (Chip Select)
TFT_RST → ESP32 D4 / GPIO 4 (Reset Pin)
TFT_DC → ESP32 D2 / GPIO 2 (Data/Command)
TFT_MOSI → ESP32 D23 / GPIO 23 (MOSI)
TFT_SCK → ESP32 D18 / GPIO 18 (Clock)
TFT_LED → ESP32 3V3 (LED Backlight)
TFT_MISO → ESP32 D19 / GPIO 19 (MISO)

Touchscreen Wiring (XPT2046):
T_CLK → ESP32 D18 / GPIO 18 (Clock, shared with TFT)
T_CS → ESP32 D21 / GPIO 21 (Touchscreen Chip Select)
T_DIN → ESP32 D23 / GPIO 23 (Data Input, shared with TFT MOSI)
T_DO → ESP32 D19 / GPIO 19 (Data Output, shared with TFT MISO)
T_IRQ → Optional: Connect to an available GPIO (e.g., GPIO 22) or leave unconnected.

SD Card Wiring:
SD_SCK → ESP32 D18 / GPIO 18 (Shared with TFT)
SD_MISO → ESP32 D19 / GPIO 19 (Shared with TFT)
SD_MOSI → ESP32 D23 / GPIO 23 (Shared with TFT)
SD_CS → ESP32 D5 / GPIO 5 (You can choose a different GPIO if needed)

pinMode(16, OUTPUT);

digitalWrite(16,false);
digitalWrite(16,false);

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*ESP32 & 2.8" TFT: Displaying SD Card Images & Fixing Color Issues!*

[aripjamaludinrumi]

Thanks for the video...

I've tested the ST7789 and worked perfectly with both esp32 and wemos D1 Mini. Next I'll try ILI9341.

[jumbo]

My SD card doesn't work if I use the screen with ESP32. It gives error like "Folder not found" even I already format it correctly.
I also already tried SD card with different capacity.
If I use it with Arduino Uno/Nano, there is no problem.
I found solution on the internet and it say you have to solder connection on the board which labeled J1 to bypass voltage regulator.
I haven't tried that and I afraid it might fry both of my ESP32 and TFT screen.
The same SD card problem also happen to my ST7735 if I use it with ESP32/NodeMCU ESP8266.

[VictorBorah-Invincible]

Bro, can I use a 3.5 display and follow your instructions?

[ishwin]

Hi, i have tried connecting my 2'8 inch ILI9341 to the Arduino and Esp32 but i am only getting a white screen. I have installed all the libraries and files from Github but still its white. The instruction manual mentioned that i have to solder J1 at the back otherwise i will only be able to use 3.3v instead of 5v. Do i need to attach resistor on the CS/RST/DC/SDI/SCK connection?

[peter]

does the version of TET_eSPI library affect the LCD touch Display V1.2?
the LCD touch Display in video is v1.1

[Xavier_Everwhere]

Bro, make esp32 nes emulator using this display

[كلشئ-ول]

You should buy a flipper zero... following from yemen ❤

[jasimurrahman]

bruce firmware for nodemcu esp8266 and esp32 t display ❤😊