MTF-T035

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TFT Specifications

The MTF-T035 320x240 3.5" color TFT display from Microtips is the default TFT display supported. Two pin compatible versions of this LCD are available: one with touchscreen (analog outputs) and one without. The MTF-T035 is provided with a 4 white led backlight.

The specification can be found here: [1]

Some photos are although available here: Board Pictures

Adapter Board

MTF 035 Adapt.jpg

This kind of LCD requires an adapter board. The small board generates the required bias voltages, integrates a white led driver and provides a standard 2.54 connector interface. It has to be noted that only a 3.3V supply is required.

The schematics can be found here: [2]

The assembly drawings can be found here: [3]

Note that the pin 1 of the connectors are although written in the top layer copper.

Connecting the LCD to the adapter board

Open connector, plug & align LCD Flex pin 1 and PCB pin 1
Close connector

Connections with the DevLight

Just connect signals with same names together. Use the shortest wires you can !

The DevLight schematics and specification may be usefull: [4]

Once done verify the connections by means of your multimeter. Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !

Troubleshooting

If your LCD shows too much White then set the potar on the LCD_Adapt to the minimum value.

LCD Adapt potar.jpg

LCD orders

Please add your name and the LCD type you want to the list below. On order will be placed in two/three weeks. The production of the LCD Adapter board has been launched. Expected delivery date: Week 17/18

  • Rachid Koucha: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • ThomasB: 1x LCD (with or without touchscreen)??
  • Sonzerro: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • Olivier Coutanceau: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • Arnaud Coffinet : 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • Henri Geist : 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • JulienB: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • JeanMichelN: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • FabienG: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • Nicolas Aguirre: 1x LCD_Touchscreen
  • Cédric Pineau: 1x LCD_Touchscreen

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