- Easy to use RGB panel library, organized by fablabnbg/TRGBArduinoSupport,This is more recommended for novices
- Currently, there are three types of RGB panels
- 2.1 inch FT3267 touch chip version (Half circle 2.1 inches use FT3267 touch screen)
- 2.1 inch CST820 touch chip version (Full circle 2.1 inches using CST820 touch screen)
- 2.8 inch GT911 touch chip version (Full circle 2.8 inches using GT911 touch screen)
T-RGB is a development board whose main control chip is ESP32-S3. It is equipped with a 2.1-inch LCD color screen (3SPI&RGB interface) and touch chip. It has TF card reading and writing function and is equipped with a programmable button and a set of IIC pins. It can be powered with a lithium battery and charged with a USB. You can use the ESP32S3 directly for USB communication or programming.
| Product | Product Link |
|---|---|
| T-RGB | AliExpress |
Arduino:
- Click "File" in the upper left corner -> Preferences -> Additional Development >Board Manager URL -> Enter the URL in the input box. (ESP32S3 is a new chip, and the SDK version needs to be version 2.0.3 or above)
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json- Click OK and the software will be installed by itself. After installation, restart the Arduino IDE software.
- Setting:
- For initial use, the correct RGB panel needs to be defined above the sketch
PlatfromIO:
- PlatformIO plug-in installation: Click on the extension on the left column -> search platformIO -> install the first plug-in
- Click Platforms -> Embedded -> search Espressif 32 in the input box -> select the corresponding firmware installation
- For initial use, it is necessary to define the correct RGB panel in the ini file
ESP-IDF:
- The installation method is also inconsistent depending on the system, it is recommended to refer to the official manual for installation
- Due to insufficient pins of ESP32-S3, XL9535 is used onboard for IO expansion.