2.8 USB TFT Touch Display Screen for Raspberry Pi

The 2.8" USB TFT Touch Display is a portable colour screen that connects to embedded devices via a single USB cable — no HDMI or additional power supply required. It registers as a standard display and touchscreen under Linux, so existing graphical applications work without modification.

Designed for compact embedded projects, the display supports Raspberry Pi, Cubieboard, pcDuino, and other Linux-based devices with USB Host capability. The open-source kernel driver and communication protocols allow adaptation to custom platforms.

Key Features

• USB-Powered Display – Single Micro-USB connection for both video and power
• Standard Device Recognition – Detected as a standard display and touchscreen by Linux
• Resistive Touchscreen – Single-point touch input across the full screen
• Compact Design – Business card-sized (74 × 60mm) for portable applications
• Open Source – Schematics, protocols, and Linux kernel driver available
• V2 Improvements – Enhanced LCD colour, improved touch sensitivity, and higher frame rate

Specifications

• Display Size: 2.8" diagonal
• Resolution: 320×240 pixels
• Colour Depth: 16bpp
• Communication: USB 2.0 Full-Speed
• USB Connector: Micro-USB
• Touch Type: Resistive, single-point
• Dimensions: 74 × 60mm
• Weight: 50g

Supported Platforms

• Raspberry Pi
• Cubieboard (Gen I and Gen II)
• pcDuino
• MiniPC TV Sticks (Allwinner A10 / Rockchip RK3066)
• WR703 Mini Router
• Arduino Yun and Intel Galileo

Ideal For

• Portable Raspberry Pi displays
• Embedded Linux debugging and monitoring
• Compact kiosk and dashboard interfaces
• Router and IoT device displays

Package Contents

• 1× 2.8" USB TFT Touch Display Module V2

Resources

• RPUSBDisp Source Code (GitHub)
• Datasheet (PDF)
• Interface Protocol (PDF)
• Schematic (PDF)
• User Manual (PDF)