3.5 Inch TFT Display for Raspberry Pi

The 3.5 Inch TFT Display for Raspberry Pi is a vibrant 480×320 color LCD module that adds an intuitive graphical interface to your projects. Using a high-speed SPI interface, it connects directly to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header—no extra cables required.
Whether you’re building a portable Pi terminal, gaming console, or IoT dashboard, this display delivers sharp visuals, responsive touch control, and wide operating system compatibility.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Display Size: 3.5 inch diagonal

• Resolution: 480 × 320 pixels with 65K colors

• Interface: High-speed 4-wire SPI communication

• Touchscreen: Resistive touchscreen with stylus support

• Compatible Boards: Raspberry Pi 4, 3B/3B+, 2B, Zero/Zero W

• Operating Voltage: 5 V from Pi GPIO header

• Driver IC: XPT2046 (touch), ILI9486/ILI9341 (display)

• Refresh Rate: Up to 60 FPS for smooth graphics

• Viewing Angle: >160° wide viewing

• Operating System Support: Raspbian, Ubuntu Mate, Kali Linux, RetroPie, OctoPrint

• Dimensions: ~85 mm × 56 mm × 12 mm

⚙️ Key Advantages & Trending Features

• Plug-and-play GPIO interface—no HDMI cable required.

• Portable and compact for handheld Raspberry Pi builds.

• Touchscreen interactivity for GUI-based applications.

• Works seamlessly with Raspberry Pi cases and mounts.

• Ideal for RetroPie gaming, IoT dashboards, and DIY portable terminals.

🛠️ Applications & Use Cases

• IoT dashboards for real-time sensor data.

• Portable Raspberry Pi consoles and RetroPie gaming stations.

• 3D printer monitors with OctoPrint integration.

• DIY handheld Linux terminals or network analyzers.

• Education & STEM projects requiring visual feedback.

⚡ Safety & Precautions

• Always power off the Pi before attaching or removing the display.

• Avoid bending the GPIO pins; ensure proper alignment.

• Keep the touchscreen clean and free of sharp objects.

• Use a reliable Power Supply to prevent undervoltage.

🔗 Helpful Internal Links

• Explore more Raspberry Pi mounts and cases.

• Browse Electronics Components for sensors and peripherals.

• Get assembly tools from Tools and Accessories.

• Pair with microcontrollers or logic circuits from ICs.

🎥 Video Tutorial

[YouTube tutorial link here]

📝 Product Summary

The 3.5 Inch TFT Display for Raspberry Pi offers a high-resolution 480×320 touchscreen with direct GPIO connection and broad OS compatibility. Perfect for portable Pi projects, RetroPie gaming, IoT interfaces, and educational applications, it delivers clear visuals and responsive touch input in a compact form factor.