Getting Started with the TFT_eSPI Library using the Arduino IDE

In this video discuss how to get started using the wonderful TFT_eSPI library in the Arduino environment for controlling TFT displays. Some of the things we cover include: where to get the library, how to navigate the library, how to setup the "User_Select.h" file, pinouts for TFT displays, and review an example sketch from the TFT_eSPI library with some slight modifications.

[alysef]

Thanks, this really helped me configure the User_Setup.h file

[bobyblue]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:01 *📚 Introduction to TFT_eSPI Library*
- Overview of the TFT_eSPI library for controlling TFT displays with the Arduino IDE,
- Mention of future video content and Patreon support.
00:42 *🛠️ Installing and Configuring the Library*
- How to download and load the library in Arduino IDE and from GitHub,
- Importance of configuring the user setup file for specific hardware.
02:33 *🎨 Library Installation and Example Sketch*
- Example of searching and installing the library in Arduino IDE,
- Discussion about backward compatibility and version control.
04:09 *🗃️ Library Files and Custom Setup*
- A detailed look at the library’s files and necessary configurations,
- Custom user setup files for different hardware and settings.
06:24 *⚙️ Configuring User Setup File in Detail*
- Explanation of the user setup file and pin configurations,
- Discussion of board and driver specifics, such as ESP32 and ILI9341.
09:18 *🔧 TFT Display Examples and Pin Configuration*
- Overview of different TFT displays and their pin configurations,
- Explanation of common issues with display versions and pin functionality.
12:59 *📊 Example of Library in Action*
- Loading and demonstration of an example sketch on the ESP32,
- Highlighting necessary pin configurations for display functionality.
17:28 *🎨 Custom Color and Conclusion*
- Illustrating how to define custom colors in the library,
- Conclusion with a call for viewer interaction and a preview of the next video.

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[Bestcuriosity_]

Thankyou for amazing tutorial for colour display,

I want to open .h file of Arduino Library can you please explain how yo open and see all function definition codes

[ESElen]

many thanks for the tutorial. It worked for me, although the colors I get differ from those on the video. What's that related to? I see blue instead of yellow on the meter

[lachlanstuart]

Exactly what I needed to finally get this working! thanks so much

[avejst]

Great walk-through. Just to be clear, the display itself must be a LCD display, hence the LED backlight.
Looking forward to seeing the follow-up video.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us 🙂

[jumbo]

Do you have tutorial on that & operator and bit shifting?
I don't understand the part where you define Dark_Red color.
Please make another tutorial on this part.

[ludokustermans]

HI, interesting video. I am trying to make (or find) a user_setup file for ESP32-S3 Devkit wroom1 with an ILI9486 display, no tough, .The internet is quite confusing on this matter, so if you could advise if I should be able to find this, or/how to create my own user setup file. Is it correct that the numbers behind mosi, miso, sck are the devkit pin numbers, or GPIO numbers (it looks as they are the same on esp32 devkit, but not on esp32-S3 dvekit)

[Juss_Chillin]

Truly a masterpiece of a tutorial! Thank you for that! :D

[AndrewPigram-wvmq]

Fantastic video - brilliantly explained and perfect for someone like me with limited experience. Not only did I get my first ever ESP32 working with the TFT screen (I'd not used either before) but it really helped me gain a better base understanding in a number of areas - I learnt loads that will help with other projects too. Thanks!

[andang]

hello !!. I Can't use TFT_espi library for esp32C3 of Luatos, can you help me ?, TKS