Getting Started with Waveshare Displays

01.03.24 07:04 AM By AKB

Getting Started with Waveshare Displays


Waveshare provides cutting-edge electronic displays, modules, and accessories. Waveshare displays are renowned for their expertise display designs, Waveshare comes with a wide range of display solutions like LCD displays, OLED displays, e-paper displays, TFT displays, touchscreens, and many more display modules tailored for diverse applications. 


Waveshare Displays are versatile and user-friendly display modules that can be easily integrated into various projects. These displays come in different sizes and types, offering crisp and vivid visuals for applications ranging from DIY electronics to industrial projects. Whether you are a hobbyist, a developer, or a tech enthusiast, understanding how to use the power of Waveshare Displays can open up a world of possibilities for your projects.


In this blog we will explore in depth features of some waveshare displays that will help you take your project to the next level.

1. Waveshare 1.44inch LCD HAT

The ST7735S, a robust 132x162 pixel LCD controller, is a key component of the 1.44-inch LCD HAT, giving a pixel resolution of 128x128. This LCD supports 8-bits, 9-bits, 16-bits, and 18-bit parallel interfaces, accommodating RGB444, RGB565, and RGB666 color formats. This LCD comes with a 4-wire SPI interface, effectively reducing the required GPIO while significantly boosting communication speed. This strategic design ensures a smoother and faster data exchange, elevating the overall user experience.

Waveshare 1.44inch LCD HAT

Specification:

  • Operating voltage: 3.3V

  • Interface: SPI

  • LCD type: TFT

  • Controller: ST7735S

  • Resolution: 128*128 (Pixel)

  • Display size: 25.5*26.5(mm)

  • Pixel size: 0.129(W)*0.219 (H)(MM)

  • Dimension: 65 x 30.2 (mm)

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

Getting Started with Waveshare Displays


Specifications of Waveshare 10.1inch HDMI LCD:

  • Comes with 10.1” size

  • Resolution of 1280*800

  • HDMI Display Interface

  • IPS display panel

  • Viewing angle of 170 degree

  • Capacitive touch type

  • Low power consumption

  • Acrylic Enclosure

  • Works with Raspberry Pi, supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie.

  • Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7.

3. Waveshare 2.23inch OLED HAT

Waveshare 2.23-inch OLED display, equipped with an integrated controller for seamless functionality. Can be easily integrated with raspberry pi through the 40 PIN pin header. Alternatively, for compatibility with other hardware platforms you can utilize the I2C and SPI interfaces. The default interface for the 2.23-inch OLED HAT is SPI, ensuring straightforward connectivity. You can easily choose I2C by a simple modification– just solder the resistors on the back of the OLED to make the switch. This flexibility empowers you to effortlessly adapt the OLED display to suit your specific project requirements.

Getting Started with Waveshare Displays


Specifications of 2.23inch OLED HAT:

  • Controller: SSD1305

  • Interface: SPI/I2C/OLED

  • Resolution: 128 * 32

  • Display size: 2.23inch

  • Pixel size: 0.41mm x 0.39mm

  • Display color: White

  • Working voltage: 3.3V

  • Working temperature: -40~70℃.

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

Getting Started with Waveshare Displays


Specifications of Waveshare 1.3" LCD Display Module:

  • Raspberry Pi Pico Header Compatibility with Onboard Female Pin Header For Direct Attaching To Raspberry Pi Pico.

  • Supply Voltage: 2.6V~5.5V

  • Operating Current: 40mA

  • IPS screen type

  • 240x240 Pixels resolution

  • 65K RGB colors, clear and colorful displaying effect

  • SPI interface, requires minimal IO pins

  • 1x joystick and 4x user buttons for easy interacting

  • Comes with development resources and manual (Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ and MicroPython examples)

5. Waveshare 2.13″ E-Paper HAT (B)

The E-paper display comes with the revolutionary Microencapsulated Electrophoretic Display (MED). At its core, this innovation creates the charged color pigments, suspended within transparent oil, and responsive to electronic charges. The Waveshare 2.13″ E-Paper HAT screen showcases patterns by reflecting ambient light, eliminating the need for a background light source. Also, under ambient light conditions, the E-paper screen gives exceptional visibility, offering a wide viewing angle of 180 degrees. Because of this distinctive feature it is the premier choice for E-reading enthusiasts, providing an optimal and glare-free reading experience.

Getting Started with Waveshare Displays


Specifications: 

Dimensions: 2.13 inch

Driver Board Dimensions: 65mm × 30.2mm

Display Dimensions: 48.55mm × 23.71mm

Outline Dimensions (screen only): 59.2mm*29.2mm*0.98mm

Operating Voltage: 3.3V / 5V (5V is required for power and signal)

Communication Interface: SPI

Dot Pitch: 0.194mm × 0.194mm

Resolution: 250 × 122

Display Color: Black, White, Red

Grey Scale: 2

Refresh Time of: 15s

Refresh Power: 26.4mW

Standby Current: < 0.01uA (almost 0).

Conclusion

Thus we have seen multiple displays features offered from waveshare, Using Waveshare Displays provides a seamless and enhanced visual experience for your projects. With high resolution and vibrant display capabilities, these screens offer clarity and precision. Depending on your device's compatibility, you can connect your Waveshare Display using an HDMI cable for a direct digital interface or GPIO pins for customized integration. Additionally, 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. 


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