1.8inch colourful display module for micro:bit, 160x128
Upgrade your BBC micro:bit from a basic 5×5 LED matrix to a vibrant 1.8-inch colour display. This module plugs directly into the micro:bit edge connector, providing 160×128 pixel resolution with 65K colours for creating games, graphics, and visual projects.
The onboard ST7735S driver and SRAM cache handle display operations efficiently, while PWM-controlled backlight adjustment lets you optimise brightness for any environment.
Key Features
- 160×128 Resolution – Significant upgrade from the standard LED matrix
- 65K Colours – Full RGB colour support for vibrant graphics
- Plug-and-Play – Direct edge connector attachment to micro:bit
- ST7735S Driver – Embedded controller with onboard SRAM cache
- Adjustable Backlight – PWM control for brightness adjustment
- SPI Interface – Fast communication with micro:bit
Specifications
- Display Size – 1.8 inches
- Resolution – 160×128 pixels
- Colour Depth – 65K RGB
- Driver IC – ST7735S
- Operating Voltage – 3.3V
- Dimensions – 61 × 51.5mm
Ideal For
- micro:bit games with colour graphics
- Data visualisation projects
- Interactive displays and dashboards
- Educational programming with visual feedback
Package Contents
- 1× 1.8" colour display module for micro:bit
Resources
- Waveshare Wiki – Documentation and Examples
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Upgrade your BBC micro:bit from a basic 5×5 LED matrix to a vibrant 1.8-inch colour display. This module plugs directly into the micro:bit edge connector, providing 160×128 pixel resolution with 65K colours for creating games, graphics, and visual projects.
The onboard ST7735S driver and SRAM cache handle display operations efficiently, while PWM-controlled backlight adjustment lets you optimise brightness for any environment.
Key Features
- 160×128 Resolution – Significant upgrade from the standard LED matrix
- 65K Colours – Full RGB colour support for vibrant graphics
- Plug-and-Play – Direct edge connector attachment to micro:bit
- ST7735S Driver – Embedded controller with onboard SRAM cache
- Adjustable Backlight – PWM control for brightness adjustment
- SPI Interface – Fast communication with micro:bit
Specifications
- Display Size – 1.8 inches
- Resolution – 160×128 pixels
- Colour Depth – 65K RGB
- Driver IC – ST7735S
- Operating Voltage – 3.3V
- Dimensions – 61 × 51.5mm
Ideal For
- micro:bit games with colour graphics
- Data visualisation projects
- Interactive displays and dashboards
- Educational programming with visual feedback
Package Contents
- 1× 1.8" colour display module for micro:bit
Resources
- Waveshare Wiki – Documentation and Examples
