The ESP32 2.8″ TFT Touch Display Development Board is an all-in-one HMI (Human-Machine Interface) solution that combines the powerful ESP32-WROOM-32 dual-core microcontroller with a 2.8-inch 240×320 color TFT LCD and a resistive touch screen. This integrated design eliminates the need for separate display wiring and complex pin mapping, making it an ideal platform for IoT dashboards, smart home controllers, industrial HMI panels, and interactive projects.
At its core, the board features the ESP32-WROOM-32 module, which includes a dual-core 32-bit MCU running at up to 240MHz, with 520KB SRAM and 4MB Flash for program storage. The ESP32 provides WiFi (2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth (BT/BLE 4.2) connectivity, enabling wireless control, remote monitoring, and cloud integration.
The 2.8-inch TFT LCD delivers a 240×320 resolution with 65K color (16-bit RGB) support, driven by the ILI9341 controller. The integrated resistive touch screen (XPT2046 controller) allows for finger or stylus input, making it suitable for menu navigation, button controls, and interactive interfaces.
The board is equipped with a Micro USB interface for both programming and power supply, alongside onboard USB-to-UART circuitry that simplifies firmware flashing and serial debugging. A microSD card slot provides expandable storage for images, fonts, and data logging.
Additional features include onboard speaker support for audio playback, RGB indicator LEDs for status indication, and a lithium battery charging management circuit with a battery socket for portable applications. The board exposes expansion headers (I2C, UART, GPIO) for connecting sensors, actuators, and peripherals, and the module is compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, and MicroPython development environments.
Whether you are building a smart home dashboard, a weather station, an industrial control panel, or a portable IoT device, this ESP32 display board provides a complete, integrated foundation for your project. It is suitable for individual makers, students, and businesses purchasing in bulk for product development or educational programs.
Features
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ESP32-WROOM-32 dual-core MCU — 240MHz, 520KB SRAM, 4MB Flash
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2.8″ TFT LCD display — 240×320 resolution, ILI9341 driver, 65K colors
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Integrated resistive touch screen — XPT2046 touch controller for interactive input
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WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity — 2.4GHz WiFi, BT/BLE 4.2 for wireless IoT applications
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Micro USB interface — Simplified programming and power supply
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microSD card slot — Expandable storage for images, fonts, and data logging
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Onboard speaker support — Audio playback capability for notifications and sound
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Lithium battery charging circuit — Battery socket and charge management for portable use
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RGB indicator LEDs — Status indication for power, charging, and application states
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Expansion headers — I2C, UART, and GPIO pins for external sensor and peripheral connections
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Wide development support — Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, and MicroPython compatible
Technical Specifications
| # | Parameter | Specification |
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| 1 | Microcontroller | ESP32-WROOM-32 (dual-core Xtensa 32-bit LX6, up to 240MHz) |
| 2 | Memory | 520KB SRAM, 4MB Flash |
| 3 | Display | 2.8″ TFT LCD, 240×320 resolution, ILI9341 driver, 65K colors |
| 4 | Touch Screen | Resistive touch, XPT2046 controller |
| 5 | Wireless | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth BT/BLE 4.2 |
| 6 | USB Interface | Micro USB (programming and power) |
| 7 | Storage | microSD card slot (SPI interface) |
| 8 | Operating Voltage | 5V DC (USB or external) |
