4.3 ” gen4 Intelligent Display Module with ESP32 SoC
The gen4 ESP32 4.3” Integrated Display Module is part of the latest gen4 – ESP32 series of modules Designed and Manufactured by 4D Systems.
The available 4.3 display modules are 800×480 resolution IPS TFT LCD Displays offering an RGB Interface between the ESP32-S3R8 Processor. Available in Non-Touch, Resistive Touch, Capacitive Touch, and Capacitive Touch with Cover Lens Bezel (CLB).
The ESP32-S3R8 Processor makes available multiple GPIO which include UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and Analog functionality, while also serving interfaces for the LCD Touch screen, Real Time Clock, Quad SPI Flash, microSD Card, 8bit IO Expander, and Native USB-C.
The user interface to the gen4-ESP32 series is a 30-pin FPC/ZIF socket, designed for a 30-way 0.5mm pitch FFC cable, for easy and simple connection to an application or motherboard, or for connecting to accessory boards for a range of functionality advancements.
This series of displays are compatible with the 4D Systems Workshop4 IDE, utilising the Espressif compiler and 4D Systems purpose-built libraries, allowing a feature-rich design and programming experience.
Any code designed and written to run on other 4D Systems display modules, such as modules featuring Goldelox, Picaso, Pixxi, or Diablo16 Graphics Processors, are unfortunately not compatible with the gen4-ESP32 range due to being a totally different processor family. However, please contact 4D Systems Support Team for assistance if you are planning on migrating from a different 4D Systems display model, as there are some similarities between them – such as the graphics, however, a majority of the coding will have to be adapted.
From a mechanical perspective, these gen4-ESP32 modules are physically the same mounting size as other gen4 products by 4D Systems. The only difference is the circuitry used. The overall thickness of these gen4-ESP32 modules is greater than other gen4 products, due to the USB-C connector and coin cell battery holder for the RTC. Typically wherever a different gen4 module had been mounted, a gen4-ESP32 module could fit in the same location.
Models in this size:
- gen4-ESP32-43 (Non-Touch)
- gen4-ESP32-43T (Resistive Touch)
- gen4-ESP32-43CT (Capacitive Touch)
- gen4-ESP32-43CT-CLB (Capacitive Touch, with Cover Lens Bezel)
Information about the display module
- Powerful ESP32 Graphics Processor by Espressif.
- 800×480 resolution displays utilising RGB-565 colours.
- 4.3″ TFT IPS LCD display
- Available in Non-Touch, Resistive Touch, Capacitive Touch, and Capacitive Touch with Cover Lens Bezel (CLB).
- 16MB of External Quad SPI Flash.
- 8MB of Internal Octal SPI PSRAM.
- 2 native GPIO dedicated to I2C only (As they are used internally on the board) (GPIO17/18).
- Up to 17 GPIO of which
- Up to 8 GPIO via IO Expander capable of Digital Input/Output (EXT-GPIO0 – EXT-GPIO7).
- 2 of which are unavailable unless Touch Reset/Interrupt is hardware disabled (EXT-GPIO6/7).
- 4 native GPIO dedicated to SPI (Shared with microSD card) – CS pin (GPIO38) can be GPIO if SPI not used, and all 4 SPI pins can be GPIO if microSD card not utilised (GPIO38, GPIO11/12/13).
- 2 native GPIO dedicated to Native USB-C functionality (GPIO19/20) unless that is hardware disabled, it is then available as GPIO.
- 1 native GPIO available after boot (GPIO0), strapping pin.
- 2 native GPIO available if the UART is not required (GPIO43/44)
- Up to 8 GPIO via IO Expander capable of Digital Input/Output (EXT-GPIO0 – EXT-GPIO7).
- Serial UART (GPIO43/44), and up to 3 more UART’s available by utilising available GPIO.
- On-board Real Time Clock with battery backup (CR1220).
- 30pin FPC connection, for all signals, power, communications, GPIO and UART programming.
- Latch-type micro-SD memory card connector for multimedia storage and data logging purposes.
- Display full-colour images, animations, icons, and video clips.
- 4.0V to 6.0V range operation (single supply).
- 4x mounting tabs with 4.0mm holes for mechanical mounting using M4 screws (non-CLB models only).
- 3M Adhesive around the perimeter of the Cover Lens Bezel for mounting the CTP-CLB model.
- RoHS and REACH compliant.
- CE/EMC and UKCA compliance pending.
- PCB is UL 94V-0 Flammability Rated.
- Module dimensions:
- (4.3″ non-Touch): 127.6 x 69.3 x 11.8mm
- Weighing (approximately):
- (4.3″ non-Touch): 72g
The GEN4-ESP32-43 includes the following items:
- gen4-ESP32-43 Intelligent Display Module
- 30-way FFC cable (4D-FFC-150)
- gen4-Breakout module
- WiFi Antenna
Suppose you are a first-time user and just beginning your development. In that case, 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.
The Starter Kit part number is SK-GEN4-ESP32-43
SPECIFICATIONS
| Diagonal Display Size INCHES | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 800×480 |
| Brightness | 600 cd/m2 |
| Backlight LEDs | 2×5 Parallel |
| Touch | Non-Touch |
| Controller | ESP32 |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Connector | 30-pin FPC |
| Display Viewing Area (mm) | 95.04 x 53.86 |
| Module Dimensions (mm) | 127.6 x 69.3 x 11.8 |
| RoHS? | Yes |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| CCCN / tarif code | 85312000 |
| ECCN export control code | EAR99 |
| TARIC Code | 8531209590 |
| AHECC Code | 85312000 |
| Package Dimensions LxWxH (mm) | N/A |
| Product Weight (g) | 72 |
| Weight with Packaging (g) | N/A |
| REACH | Yes |
| CE Mark | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 4.0V – 6.0V DC |
| Supply Current | 208 mA |
| Frame Rate | N/A |
| colours | RGB-565 |
| Processor Capability | N/A |
| SD Card Slot | Yes – RAW or FAT16 Support. SPI Compatible microSD Cards Only |
| Flash | 16MB External Quad SPI |
| RAM | 8MB Internal Octal SPI |
| I2C | 2 x Channels |
| GPIO | 17 x GPIO |
| SPI | 4 x Channels |
| Codeless Programming | Yes |
| IDE | 4D Workshop4 IDE |
| Serial Speed | 5000000 baud |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x dedicated and 3 x configurable |
| 8-bit Parallel Transfer | Yes |
| Viewing Angle | Standard Viewing Angle |
SIZE & WEIGHT
Viewing Area: 95.04 x 53.86 mm
Module Width: 127.6 mm
Module Height: 69.3 mm
Module Depth: 11.8 mm
Module Weight: 72 g
WORKSHOP4 IDE
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All user application code is developed within the Workshop4 IDE.
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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:
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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.
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