Adafruit
Adafruit 1.14" 240x135 Color Newxie TFT Display
· MPN: ADA6113
The Adafruit Newxie 1.14" 240×135 Colour TFT Display is a compact, high-resolution IPS display designed for vertical stacking on a 0.1" grid — inspired by th...
The Adafruit Newxie 1.14" 240×135 Colour TFT Display is a compact, high-resolution IPS display designed for vertical stacking on a 0.1" grid — inspired by the form factor of classic nixie tubes. Despite its small size, it delivers vibrant 16-bit colour at 240×135 resolution with 80° viewing angles in all directions.
The ST7789 TFT driver communicates over a frame-buffered SPI interface, requiring only 7 control pins and working smoothly with low-memory microcontrollers. An onboard 3.3V regulator and level shifter provide compatibility with both 3.3V and 5V logic levels.
Key Features
- 240×135 IPS Display – 16-bit colour with 80° viewing angles, 1.14" diagonal
- ST7789 SPI Driver – Frame-buffered interface requiring only 7 control pins
- Stackable Design – Vertical layout on a 0.1" grid for nixie-tube-style stacking
- 3.3V/5V Compatible – Onboard regulator and level shifter for flexible logic levels
- Pre-Soldered Headers – 2×7 right-angle headers included for upright mounting
- Arduino and CircuitPython Support – Compatible with the Adafruit ST7789 library
Ideal For
- Compact UI displays and dashboards
- Gauges and readouts
- Stackable digit or status displays
- Wearable and space-constrained projects
Package Contents
- 1× Newxie 1.14" 240×135 colour TFT display board with pre-soldered 2×7 right-angle headers
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 3.3V and 5V logic levels
- Logic level refers to the voltage a board uses to represent digital on and off signals. Support for both 3.3V and 5V logic means this breakout can connect more easily to common microcontrollers and single-board computers without extra level-shifting hardware.
- 3.3V regulator
- A 3.3V regulator is a power circuit that provides a steady 3.3 volts for parts that need that supply voltage. On a breakout board, it can let the sensor run safely even when the connected microcontroller or power source uses a higher voltage.
- CircuitPython
- A beginner-friendly version of Python designed to run directly on microcontroller boards. If a product supports CircuitPython, you can often program it by copying code files onto the board rather than setting up a more complex toolchain.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- IPS
- IPS is a type of LCD panel that keeps colours and contrast more consistent when viewed from an angle. This matters for small displays that may be mounted in a dashboard, handheld project, or enclosure where the viewer is not always looking straight on.
- microSD card
- A microSD card is a small removable memory card used to store files such as audio tracks. For this product, the card is where the sound files live, so its capacity and formatting can affect how many sounds you can use.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
- ST7789
- A display controller chip commonly used to drive small colour TFT screens. If a board uses an ST7789, your software needs a compatible display library or driver to draw text, graphics and images correctly.
- TFT
- A thin-film transistor display is a common type of colour LCD used for graphics screens. Knowing a product is for TFTs helps you check that the driver board matches the display’s connector, resolution, backlight, and signalling method.
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