2.8 TFT Touch Shield for Arduino [2.8]

The 2.8" TFT Touch Shield plugs directly into an Arduino UNO (or compatible) and provides a bright, full-colour display with a resistive touchscreen and onboard MicroSD card socket. Fully assembled and ready to use — no wiring or soldering required.

With 240×320 resolution and 18-bit colour (262,000 shades), the display is driven by a built-in controller with RAM buffering for minimal microcontroller workload. The shield uses 12 pins for the display and 13 if the MicroSD card is used.

Key Features

• 2.8" TFT LCD – 240×320 resolution with 18-bit colour (262,000 shades)
• Resistive Touchscreen – Detects X, Y, and pressure for touch input
• Plug-and-Play – Fully assembled shield, no soldering required
• MicroSD Card Socket – Onboard slot for loading images
• Bright Backlight – 4 white LEDs for excellent visibility
• Built-in RAM Buffer – Minimal microcontroller workload

Compatibility

• Best with: Arduino UNO, Duemilanove, Diecimila
• Works with: Arduino Mega (at reduced speed due to pin remapping)
• Not compatible: Arduino Leonardo

Ideal For

• Arduino touchscreen projects
• Interactive displays and menu systems
• Data dashboards and sensor readouts

Package Contents

• 1× 2.8" TFT Touch Shield for Arduino (fully assembled)

Resources

• Adafruit 2.8" TFT Touch Shield Guide