TFT LCD Breakout 1.8in 128x160 Hookup Guide
Liquid Soulder Introduction
The TFT LCD Breakout 1.8in 128x160 is a versatile, colorful, and easy way to experiment with graphics or create a user interface for your project. In this guide we will familiarize ourselves with the hardware, explain how to connect the display to your microcontroller of choice, cover how to install the Arduino libraries, and give an overview of the software examples that you can start off with.
Required Materials
The TFT LCD Breakout has Plated-Through-Hole (PTH) connections. You can connect these in a number of different ways but we suggest soldering in breakaway headers for use with a breadboard. You'll also need an Arduino compatible microcontroller of your choice - we recommend something with extra RAM like the ESP32 Thing Plus or the RedBoard Turbo. You may not need everything on this wish list, depending on what you may already have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.
Tools
In addition to those components, you'll need a soldering iron, solder, and probably some general soldering accessories to help with the job.
Suggested Reading
If you aren’t familiar with the following concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials before continuing.