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ESP32-Cheap-Yellow-Display

There is an ESP32 with a built in 320 x 240 LCD display with a touch screen called the "ESP32-2432S028R", since this doesn't roll of the tounge, I propose it should be renamed the "Cheap Yellow Display" or CYD for short. This display is only about $15 delievered so I think it's really good value.

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Features

The CYD has the following features:

  • ESP32 (With Wifi and Bluetooth)
  • 320 x 240 LCD Display
  • Touch Screen (Resistive)
  • USB for powering and programming
  • SD Card Slot, LED and some addtional pins broken out

Who is it good for?

I think it's useful for the following types of people:

  • People just getting started with working hardware - as everything is already connected, there is no soldering or additional components required
  • People who are familar with working with hardware, but are lazy - (like me) Sometimes you just want to build a project without having to assemble any hardware
  • People who aren't really looking to learn anything, but just want to build some cool things - More about this later.

What is the purpose of this page?

So this is pretty nice hardware and a cheap price, but the software instructions/support around it is pretty poor. Just a single link to a zip file on a random website.

A couple of years ago I released the ESP32 Trinity, which is an open source ESP32 board for controlling Matrix panels. I think the main benifit people get out of the work I did on the Trinty is not the hardware, but the documentation, example code and ready to go projects.

I'm no longer creating hardware products, but I think it would be interesting if we could create the same kind of community around this display, where people can share examples and projects made for this display.

Where to buy?

Buy from wherever works out cheapest for you:

* = Affilate Link

Getting Started With Your CYD

For details on how to get started with your CYD, please check out the Setup and Configuration page

Examples

I have provided examples for you to try out to get some ideas or inspiration. Check them out here.

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