{"product_id":"waveshare-3-5-inch-ips-lcd-touch-screen-with-xpt2046-for-raspberry-pi-480x320","title":"Waveshare 3.5-inch IPS LCD Touch Screen with XPT2046 for Raspberry Pi – 480x320","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect compatibility with Raspberry Pi revisions including Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, A+, B+, Zero W, and Zero 2W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIPS panel offers wide viewing angles and accurate color rendering for screen-heavy tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResistive touch delivers tactile input suitable for quick navs or stylus use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFBCP software driver enables software-based resolution configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-display capability allows side-by-side apps or tools for comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImmersion gold-plated contacts reinforce durable, reliable connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x 3.5-inch Raspberry Pi LCD (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x touch pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Raspberry Pi mounting screws kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this screen compatible with all Raspberry Pi models?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, it fits Raspberry Pi 5\/4B\/3B+\/3B\/2B\/A+\/B+\/Zero W\/Zero 2W with direct plug-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What interaction features are included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Resistive touch via XPT2046, on-screen keyboard support, camera control via touch, and dual-display setup option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"waveshare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48412582445213,"sku":"B07V9WW96D","price":41.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9596\/1757\/files\/waveshare-3-5inch-lcd-front-view.jpg?v=1781239178","url":"https:\/\/nexoltic.com\/products\/waveshare-3-5-inch-ips-lcd-touch-screen-with-xpt2046-for-raspberry-pi-480x320","provider":"Nexoltic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}