Opps, I gave you the wrong project on GitHub. Go here instead: https://github.com/cnobile2012/Python-TFT ~Carl
On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 3:45 PM Carl Nobile <[email protected]> wrote: > Just a heads up. I'm working on some Python libs that support the ILI9225 > and ILI9341 chips, maybe more TBD. > The libs will work on the Raspberry Pi and most likely any MPU that > supports MicroPython or CircuitPython. > I'm currently working on the ILI9225 chip, it'll be about four or five > months (my best guess for now) before I start working on the ILI9341 chip. > I know this is not what you guys want right now, but I figured I'd put > this out there. > You can keep track of my progress on my GitHub account. The ILI9225 chip > currently works on the RPi, but is still being tested. > https://github.com/cnobile2012/python-thunderborg > > ~Carl > > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 3:34 PM Trampas Stern via TriEmbed < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I think that pretty much sums up Arduino and Arduino libraries in >> general! >> >> Arduino is great to get something working quickly but Arduino libraries >> in my experience are full of bugs, err 'features'. Hence If you want to >> create something stable it is best to use arduino code and libraries as >> educational examples. >> >> If there is an interest in this LCD I will order one and make up a sample >> project and tutorial. I even have some spare Cortex M0+ boards (ATSAMD21) >> I can provide to those interested, so everyone is using the same processor. >> >> Trampas >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 3:05 PM Pete Soper <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Unfortunately, the Adafruit library doesn't play well with this >>> display. Their ILI9341 driver (and/or how their GFX library works with it) >>> has changed over the years and in some subtle and this has caused it to >>> stop being compatible. So the first URL is useful but the second is >>> problematic. >>> >>> -Pete >>> On 4/18/22 14:58, Trampas Stern wrote: >>> >>> I think this is the Seeed one: >>> https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/2.8inch_TFT_Touch_Shield_v2.0/ >>> >>> It appears to use the *ILI9341 *driver chip. The ILI9341 chip is what >>> you are talking to via the SPI interface to turn pixels on and off. >>> Adafruit has some examples and tutorials on how to use the ILI9341, note >>> the adafruit lcd/board is different, but process should be similar: >>> >>> https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-2-8-and-3-2-color-tft-touchscreen-breakout-v2/spi-wiring-and-test >>> >>> Here is the ILI9341 datasheet: >>> https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/datasheets/ILI9341.pdf >>> >>> I have used the ILI9341 (as well as several other LCD controllers) on >>> past projects, so if anyone needs some help I will be happy to help. If >>> there is enough interest I would not mind setting up an online(zoom) >>> tutorial session. >>> >>> In general if anyone needs help solving hardware or firmware problems, >>> please let me know and I will do my best to help. >>> >>> Thanks >>> Trampas >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 2:15 PM John Wettroth via TriEmbed < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> It was the Wiki and was V2.0- brain fart on something else I was doing. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/2.8inch_TFT_Touch_Shield_v2.0/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> All worked well for me even with the very latest Arduino iDE (.19) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> John M. Wettroth >>>> >>>> E: [email protected] >>>> M: (919) 349-9875 >>>> H: (984) 329-5420 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Pete Soper <[email protected]> >>>> *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 2:05 PM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [TriEmbed] TFT'S from Hamfest >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The displays from the hamfest are V2.0 but I'm excited this more recent >>>> stuff is compatible. Could you point us to the web page(s) you found the >>>> firmware resources on? I've poked around the Seeed github site and don't >>>> see this. Or is it in their wiki? >>>> >>>> Pete >>>> >>>> On 4/18/22 13:33, John Wettroth via TriEmbed wrote: >>>> >>>> TFT Touch v4.2 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Triangle, NC Embedded Interest Group mailing list >>>> >>>> To post message: [email protected] >>>> List info: >>>> http://mail.triembed.org/mailman/listinfo/triembed_triembed.org >>>> TriEmbed web site: https://TriEmbed.org >>>> To unsubscribe, click link and send a blank message: mailto: >>>> [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe >>>> Searchable email archive available at >>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >> Triangle, NC Embedded Interest Group mailing list >> >> To post message: [email protected] >> List info: >> http://mail.triembed.org/mailman/listinfo/triembed_triembed.org >> TriEmbed web site: https://TriEmbed.org >> To unsubscribe, click link and send a blank message: mailto: >> [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe >> Searchable email archive available at >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> > > -- > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Carl J. 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