gen4 2.8″ Intelligent Display Module with PICASO Graphics Controller
The gen4 2.8” Picaso Integrated Display Module is part of the latest gen4 series of modules Designed and Manufactured by 4D Systems.
The gen4 series was designed specifically for ease of integration and use, with careful consideration for space requirements and functionality.
This specific gen4 module features a 2.8” colour TFT LCD display, with resistive touch. It is powered by the well-known 4D Systems Picaso Graphics Processor, which offers an array of functionality and options for any Designer / Integrator / User.
The 2.8” Picaso Integrated Display Module features a TFT LCD Display, is capable of Touch Detection, microSD memory Storage, GPIO and Communications, along with multiple millisecond resolution timers, and Audio Generation.
The gen4 Series is 100% compatible with the Workshop4 IDE and its 4 different development environments, providing the User with a wealth of options for programming and controlling their system.
The gen4 series of Integrated Display Modules features a 30 pin ZIF socket, designed for a 30 pin FPC cable, for easy and simple connection to an application or mother board, or for connecting to accessory boards for a range of functionality advancements.
The gen4 series of modules has been designed to minimise the impact of display related circuitry, and provide a platform suitable for integration into a product. Application boards can sit flush on the back of the gen4 if required, as the display related electronics sit inside the plastic mounting base, leaving the application board surface clear for User circuitry.
Information about the display module
- Universal 2.8” Intelligent LCD-TFT display module powered by the Picaso Processor.
- 240 x 320 Resolution, RGB 65K true to life colours, TFT Screen with integrated 4-wire Resistive Touch Panel.
- 14KB of Flash memory for User Application Code and Data.
- 14KB of SRAM for user variables, or 14KB shared user code and program variables.
- 2 x Asynchronous hardware serial ports (COM0, COM1), TTL interface, with 300 to 600K baud.
- 1 x I2C interface (Master).
- 8 x 16 bit timers with 1 millisecond resolution.
- 13 x General Purpose I/O pins. Supports fast 8-bit parallel data transfer through Upper 8 bits.
- 30pin FPC connection, for all signals, power, communications, GPIO and programming.
- On-board latch type micro-SD memory card connector for multimedia storage and data logging purposes.
- DOS compatible file access (FAT16 format) as well as low level access to card memory.
- Dedicated PWM Audio pin driven by WAV files from micro-SD card, and for sound generation, for an external amplifier.
- Built in extensive 4DGL graphics and system library functions.
- Display full colour images, animations, icons and video clips.
- Supports all available Windows fonts.
- 4.0V to 5.5V range operation (single supply).
- Module dimensions: 87.3 x 52.1 x 7.3mm.
- 4x mounting tabs with 3.2mm holes for mechanical mounting using M3 screws.
- RoHS and REACH compliant.
- CE Compliant – please ask for CE declarations from our Support Team.
The gen4-uLCD-28PT includes the following items:
- gen4-uLCD-28PT Intelligent Display Module
- gen4-IB Interface Board
- 30-way 150mm FFC Cable
- Quick Start Guide Available as a Download.
If you are a first time user and just beginning your development, we strongly recommend purchasing a Starter Kit of this same model as it includes additional items that allow you to get started with your development immediately.
Starter Kit part number is SK-gen4-28PT.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Diagonal Display Size INCHES | 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 240×320 |
| Brightness | 140 cd/m2 |
| Backlight LEDs | 1×4 |
| Touch | Resistive-Touch |
| Controller | PICASO |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Connector | 30 way FPC |
| Display Viewing Area (mm) | 57.60 x 43.20 |
| Module Dimensions (mm) | 87.30 x 52.10 x 7.30 |
| RoHS? | Yes |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| CCCN / tarif code | 85312000 |
| ECCN export control code | EAR99 |
| TARIC Code | 8531209590 |
| AHECC Code | 85312000 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 107 x 76 x 36 |
| Product Weight (g) | 37.5 |
| Weight with Packaging (g) | 85.8 |
| REACH | Yes |
| CE Mark | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0V DC |
| Supply Current | 150mA |
| Frame Rate | 8.5 fps |
| colours | RGB 65K |
| Processor Capability | 650K Pixels / second |
| SD Card Slot | Yes – RAW or FAT16 Support. SPI Compatible microSD Cards Only |
| Flash | 14KB |
| RAM | 14KB |
| I2C | Yes |
| GPIO | 13 x GPIO |
| SPI | Used for SD Card Slot |
| Codeless Programming | Yes |
| IDE | 4D Workshop4 IDE |
| Serial Speed | 300 to 600K baud |
| Serial Interfaces | 2 |
| 8-bit Parallel Transfer | Yes |
| Viewing Angle | Standard Viewing Angle |
SIZE & WEIGHT
Viewing Area: 57.60 x 43.20 mm
Module Width: 52.10 mm
Module Height: 87.30 mm
Module Depth: 7.30 mm
Module Weight: 37.5 g
WORKSHOP4 IDE
Workshop4 is a comprehensive software IDE for Microsoft Windows that provides an integrated software development platform for all of the 4D family of processors and modules. The IDE combines the Editor, Compiler, Linker and Downloader to develop complete 4DGL application code.
All user application code is developed within the Workshop4 IDE.
DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUITS ANY APPLICATION & USER LEVEL
Workshop4 includes four development environments for the user to choose based on application requirements or even user skill level.
Designer
Visi
Visi-Genie
Serial
WORKSHOP4 PRO
Make complex widget design, simple.
Smart Widgets Editor is a powerful utility which enables the generation of Smart Widgets.
GENIE MAGIC
Genie Magic is an extension to ViSi-Genie, which is available in Workshop4 PRO. Genie Magic allows the User to add 4DGL code to various points in the ViSi-Genie backend code, which allows Users to take full advantage of the power of 4DGL, while retaining the speed and convenience of ViSi-Genie and its defined communication protocol.
Genie Magic allows you to enter 4DGL code in the form of Events, Code and Objects, along with various touch related additions too, giving you to the power to achieve advanced GUI’s in ViSi-Genie without having to write the full code yourself.
Genie Magic is fully supported by the genieArduino and geniePi libraries, making communication with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi host even more powerful.
When using Genie Magic in combination with the Smart Widget Editor, it is possible to use the Smart Widgets Editor tool and Smart Widgets to create other graphical user interface elements such as:
DOWNLOADS
Compatibility: Workshop4 is a Windows-only product. It is compatible with Windows 8 through to Windows 11.
Note some older OS such as ME, Vista, XP and 7 have not been tested for some time and are not supported by Microsoft anymore; however, they may still work.
Legacy support updates for the older OS may not be possible, depending on what issues are found. For best results, run a current Windows OS. It is possible to run Workshop4 under a VM on Linux or Mac. However, it is up to the User to set this up.
Documentation
PICASO Processor Documentation
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2.8″, 240×320 pixel, slim Intelligent Display Module with embedded PICASO processor.
Suitable for fast and easy integration of a full colour HMI into any application or product.
Starter Kits available for first time users.
Bundles with hardware interface boards for Arduino and Raspberry Pi also available.
See product description below for more details.
US$44.95
We are delighted to offer volume discounts to qualified customers and organisations.
