Waveshare 3.5-inch IPS LCD Touch Screen with XPT2046 for Raspberry Pi – 480x320

Overview

Meet the Waveshare 3.5-inch Resistive Touch Screen, a compact IPS display designed to pair with Raspberry Pi boards. With a 480x320 resolution and an IPS panel, it delivers clear text and vibrant colors across wide viewing angles. The resistive touch panel provides hands-on control, usable with a finger or stylus for precise taps and gestures. Built to fit the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, this display emphasizes a clean, plug-and-play experience while offering room to expand with software-driven features.

Why choose this display

Designed for seamless Pi compatibility, the screen plugs directly into Raspberry Pi revisions (Pi 2 through Pi 5 and variations like A+/B+/Zero). Drivers are provided to work with popular operating systems such as Raspbian, Ubuntu, and Kali. The touch input is handled by the XPT2046 controller for responsive interaction, and the SPI interface keeps wiring straightforward for quick setup.

• Direct compatibility with Raspberry Pi revisions including Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, A+, B+, Zero W, and Zero 2W
• IPS panel offers wide viewing angles and accurate color rendering for screen-heavy tasks
• Resistive touch delivers tactile input suitable for quick navs or stylus use

Display versatility

Beyond standard display duties, this panel supports a dual-display setup via the FBCP software driver, enabling software-controlled resolution adjustments and expanded screen real estate. When paired with Raspberry Pi hardware, it becomes a flexible tool for interactive demos, rapid prototyping, and classroom-style projects.

• FBCP software driver enables software-based resolution configuration
• Dual-display capability allows side-by-side apps or tools for comparison
• Immersion gold-plated contacts reinforce durable, reliable connections

In practice, you can interact with the display to trigger camera modes (up to 17 options) when used with compatible camera software, and a software keyboard can substitute a physical keyboard for compact setups.

Package contents

• 1x 3.5-inch Raspberry Pi LCD (B)
• 1x touch pen
• 1x Raspberry Pi mounting screws kit
• 1x quick start guide

Getting started

If the LCD does not work with your current Raspbian image, try the Raspberry Pi official image and install the drivers first. For quick testing, Waveshare provides a ready-made image you can use. If you need assistance, reach out via Amazon messages for help and guidance.

Notes

The display is designed to fit neatly with Raspberry Pi boards and emphasizes reliable physical design and straightforward setup. It is suitable for project dashboards, educational labs, and hands-on prototyping where tactile control and compact form factor matter.