LILYGO T-Display RP2040 Kit

An RP2040 board with a built-in 1.14" 240x135 color LCD (ST7789V) and a high-quality, flicker-free driver.

Key part: LILYGO T-Display RP2040 board (pinout)

Key part: LILYGO T-Display RP2040 board (pinout) (kit photo still needed)

Key Features

  • Uses the ESP32 Boards
  • Uses the Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040
  • Uses the ST7789 TFT

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The Clocks and Watches textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Classroom friendly. Built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
  • Instant feedback. Students see their code's results on lights or a display.
  • Budget. About $11 (board, plus about $3 shipping).

Parts

Part (price)Role
LILYGO T-Display RP2040Microcontroller board with built-in display
ST7789 TFTDisplay
830-Point Breadboard ($1.10)Breadboard
Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50)Power and programming cable

Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.

About this kit: From the Clocks and Watches collection.
Source: Clocks and Watches