Overview
Introducing the GIGA Display Shield, a touch screen solution designed to effortlessly deploy graphic interfaces in your projects. Leveraging the new pin header connector in the middle of GIGA R1 WiFi, this shield offers seamless integration and enhanced functionalities.
With the GIGA Display Shield, you gain access to an array of features, including a digital microphone, 6-axis IMU, and Arducam connector. These added capabilities allow you to fully utilize the other 54 available pins, making it incredibly convenient to create handheld devices or dashboards to control your project.
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Tech specs
| Board | Name | Arduino® GIGA Display Shield |
| SKU | ASX00039 | |
| Connectors | Camera | SOCKET 2ROW 20POS VERTICAL PASS THROUGH (Arducam compatible) |
| Display Video | F32Q-1A7H1-11020 | |
| Display Touch | F32Q-1A7H1-11008 | |
| Display | KD040WVFID026-01-C025A | |
| Size | 3.97” | |
| Resolution | 480×800 RGB | |
| Color | 16.7M | |
| Touch Mode | Five points and Gestures | |
| Interface | I2C | |
| Sensors | IMU | BMI270 |
| Microphone | MP34DT06JTR | |
Documentation
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In a previous video about controlling household appliances and lighting fixtures from the Arduino Cloud, Sachin Soni of the techiesms YouTube channel designed a custom PCB that allows an Arduino Nano ESP32 to toggle a series of relays. But since then, he realized that his project needed a faster and more permanent method of getting to the controls, which led him to build a complete home automation dashboard using solely Arduino hardware. Soni opted for the new Arduino GIGA Display Shield since it contains a 3.97” RGB touchscreen with support for up to five simultaneous touch points and an array of sensors if the functionality were to ever be expanded. On the back, an Arduino GIGA R1 WiFi was attached to act as the display’s controller and leverage its Wi-Fi capabilities to communicate with the system’s Arduino Cloud variables. The final step in this project involved creating a software-defined graphical user interface (GUI) complete with toggleable buttons for the lights, dials to indicate temperature/humidity levels, and a way to select the fan’s speed from an array of values. Soni was able to finish most of the groundwork by utilizing the LVGL library and its highly customizable GUI components. After laying out the buttons and dials, synchronizing Cloud variables, and connecting their event handlers to value updates, Soni had a functional tablet that could wirelessly manage his appliances from anywhere.
FAQs
Is this display multitouch-enabled?
Yes, the display supports up to 5 simultaneous touch points.
How do I connect the GIGA Display Shield to the GIGA R1 WiFi?
The GIGA Display Shield connects via the middle headers (J5 and J6) on the GIGA R1 WiFi. Attach the shield from the bottom, leaving the top side of the GIGA R1 WiFi available for additional shields.
Will I still have access to all pins when the display is attached?
Yes, you will retain access to all pins on the top side of the board (54 pins) even when the display is connected.
Does the shield require an external power supply?
No, the GIGA Display Shield does not require an external power supply. It is powered directly through the connection.
Which cameras are compatible with the shield?
The GIGA Display Shield is fully compatible with 20-pin DVP cameras from Arducam, such as the OV7675. For more information, visit the Arducam catalog of compatible cameras.
In which direction is the camera connector oriented?
The camera connector pinout is configured to ensure that compatible Arducam models face the same direction as the screen, resembling a selfie mode for a seamless and user-friendly experience.




































