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TFT
TFT stands for Thin Film Transistor. TFTs are also known as “Active Matrix TFT LCD modules” and have an array of these thin film transistors fabricated on the glass that makes the LCD. There is one of these transistors for each pixel on the LCD. For a typical small color TFT LCD with a resolution […]
Tutorial: Connecting a TFT Display Using an Arduino or SparkFun Board
In the video tutorial below, the Crystalfontz 128×128 SPI Color TFT display is connected using 4-wire SPI mode and a SparkFun RedBoard. The software demonstrates bit-banged software SPI, or can use hardware SPI. Please see our tech forum for the complete step-by-step written tutorial. One of our Twitter followers posted this update, using an Arduino-compatible board
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IPS LCD Technology: Why It Matters When Choosing the Right Display for Your Next Project
When selecting a display for your next product or project, choosing the right LCD technology can make or break user experience. One of the most important technologies to consider is IPS (In-Plane Switching). Known for its excellent color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent image quality, IPS has become the standard in many consumer, industrial,
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Industrial display modules for IEC 61010 control panels
An engineering guide for OEM designers evaluating graphic LCD modules for industrial control panels and measurement equipment operating under IEC 61010 conditions. Covers FSTN optics, wide operating temperature, EMI hardening, firmware integration, and long-term part availability. Section 01 — Scope and Background Why the Display Module Is a Critical Component in Industrial Control Panels Engineers designing
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Streamlining Your Digital Dash: How the Bridgetek EVE Controller Empowers STM32 Designs
For many engineers, the leap from basic character displays to a full-color Graphical UserInterface (GUI) feels like a daunting hardware hurdle. When the FS-3 Formula SAE team began designing their 2025 car, they hit a common roadblock:How to drive a high-resolution 5” display without overhauling their existing STM32-based architecture. The solution wasn’t just in the
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From Mobility to Mowing: Hacking Surplus Medical Equipment for an Autonomous Lawnmower
Imagine an autonomous lawnmower, precisely navigating your yard with no human intervention. Now, imagine its heart and soul is a repurposed electric wheelchair. This is the premise of a fascinating project where a Jazzy Select Mobility Scooter Wheelchair is transformed into an autonomous mower. By hacking its control system, Brent is leveraging the scooter’s robust
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New Products – Spring 2024
As always, the Crystalfontz team has been working to bring you new and exciting display solutions. This update includes a family of modules designed to integrate with the Raspberry Pi CM4, some transparent LCDs, a family of 2.8″ TFTs, and a few updates to products to ensure long availability with minimal design changes required. Transparent
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Setting Up Your EVE Display: A Quick Guide
Have you just purchased one of our Embedded Video Engine (EVE) displays and are wondering how to get up and running? This blog post aims to help users get started with their newly received EVE displays from setting up the hardware to running various demos. Before we jump in, if you have not already, take
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Summer 2023 – New Products
We’ve released some pretty neat new products this summer! Check them out below: Displays New Small TFTs Our new TFTs are tiny! We added a family of TFTs that are less than 1″ on the diagonal with full color and an optional touchscreen. Find out more on the product pages: We also introduced a family
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Custom Images on EVE Displays
A frequent question that is received by our support team is how to load custom images on our EVE lineup of displays. Due to differences in the EVE processors between boards and other factors, depending on the display you have, the process may change. The different processes for the boards have been outlined below. The
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