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3.5-inch 480x 320 IPS Touch Screen

The 3.5-inch 480×320 IPS Touch Screen delivers wide viewing angles, rich 65K colors, and responsive touch control. Designed for the Raspberry Pi, it connects directly via GPIO—no extra cables required—and supports Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, and RetroPie (driver installation required). Perfect for DIY projects and compact embedded applications.

Features

• 320×480 Resolution – Clear and detailed display for compact projects.

• IPS Technology – Wide viewing angles with vibrant, accurate colors.

• High-Speed SPI (up to 125 MHz, 50 FPS) – Smooth and responsive display performance.

• Resistive Touch Control – Reliable and precise touch input.

• 40-Pin GPIO Interface – Simple, foolproof connection to Raspberry Pi.

• Broad Compatibility – Works with Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B/3B+ and Zero 2W.

• Multiple OS Support – Compatible with Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, and RetroPie (driver installation required and included).

• Perfect Fit for Raspberry Pi – Compact design aligned with the Pi’s dimensions.

Note

After installing the 3.5’’ IPS screen driver, it is recommended to disconnect the HDMI monitor.

If the HDMI monitor remains connected, it may show a black screen or no display output.

• About this Kit
• Get Started
  • 1. What Else Do You Need?
  • 2. Install the Operating System
  • 3. Install the Driver on Different Systems
• Hardware Description
• Appendix
  • PuTTY
  • Install OpenSSH via Powershell
  • Remote Desktop Access for Raspberry Pi
• FAQ
  • Compatible Raspberry Pi Models
  • Can this screen work on Ubuntu, Kali Linux, or RetroPie?
  • Why does my screen stay black or white after powering on?
  • Can I use the 3.5’’ IPS screen together with an HDMI monitor?
  • Restore Display to HDMI
  • What if I get git not found or network errors during installation?
  • Why is the screen orientation incorrect?
  • Why does the fan keep spinning? Can it be controlled by software?
  • What is the operating temperature range?
  • Remote Access Issues

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