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gen4-uLCD-32D-PI Starter Kit

gen4-uLCD-32D-PI Starter Kit

MPN: SK-GEN4-32D-PI
4D Systems Pty Ltd
Graphic LCD Display Module Transmissive Red, Green, Blue (RGB) TFT - Color Parallel/Serial 3.2" (81.28mm) 240 x 320
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Overview

The SK-GEN4-32D-PI is a comprehensive starter kit featuring a 3.2-inch slim TFT LCD module specifically designed for Raspberry Pi users. It integrates a 240 x 320 resolution display with the Diablo16 graphics processor, enabling sophisticated graphics offloading from the host SBC.

Why Choose This Part

The kit simplifies the integration process by including a specialized 4D Pi Adapter and a pre-configured 5-way cable. By offloading graphics processing to the onboard Diablo16 chip, it allows the Raspberry Pi to focus on primary application logic while maintaining high-speed 240 x 320 screen updates.

Applications

Raspberry Pi HMI
Adding a dedicated touch interface to Raspberry Pi projects without consuming significant CPU resources.
Industrial Control Panels
Creating robust, slim-profile monitoring stations for industrial automation using the transmissive RGB display.
IoT Dashboards
Visualizing real-time sensor data and system status in smart building or edge computing applications.

Key Specifications

Backlight LED - White
Interface Parallel/Serial
Dot Pixels 240 x 320
Display Mode Transmissive
Display Type TFT - Color
Viewing Area 48.60mm W x 64.80mm H
Graphics Color Red, Green, Blue (RGB)
Diagonal Screen Size 3.2" (81.28mm)

Getting Started

Connect the included adapter to the Raspberry Pi GPIO header and use the Workshop4 IDE to design graphical interfaces. Users can utilize the ViSi-Genie environment for a drag-and-drop programming experience that requires minimal coding to establish communication between the Pi and the display.