LCD IPS 2.8" 320x240 Display for Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico W, PIMORONI Pico Display Pack (PIM-25396)

The PIMORONI Pico Display Pack is a compact 2.8" IPS LCD with a 320×240 pixel resolution, designed specifically to connect directly to Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W boards. This display provides a bright, wide-angle color panel suited to small embedded systems and hobby electronics projects. Its size and resolution make it appropriate for simple graphical user interfaces, status readouts, basic images and text, and rapid prototyping where a low-power, small-footprint display is required.

Advantages

The IPS technology ensures consistent color reproduction and wide viewing angles, while the 320×240 pixel matrix offers clear text and basic graphics in a compact form factor. Direct compatibility with Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W simplifies wiring and integration into projects. The unit’s lightweight, low-power characteristics suit battery-powered and portable applications, and the standardized interface enables straightforward software support and quick prototyping.

Suitable for

• Small handheld devices and portable instruments
• Project interfaces and simple GUI prototypes
• Status displays for embedded controllers and sensor readouts
• Educational electronics and hobbyist projects
• Rapid prototyping of visual interfaces for Pico-based systems

Key specifications

• Display type: IPS LCD
• Diagonal size: 2.8 inches
• Native resolution: 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA)
• Color support: full-color panel
• Viewing angles: wide-angle IPS characteristics for consistent visibility
• Power: low-power operation suitable for battery use (specific consumption depends on usage)
• Mechanical: compact, lightweight module designed for direct board connection
• Interface: direct compatibility with Raspberry Pi Pico / Pico W form-factor and pinout (requires matching connector or wiring)

How to use

Install the display onto a Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W following the manufacturer’s mechanical alignment; ensure correct pin orientation before powering the board. Use the appropriate library or driver for the display in your development environment to initialize the panel and configure resolution and color settings. For simple interfaces, render text and basic graphics using standard drawing routines; for faster updates or animations, optimize buffer usage and reduce refresh regions. Observe typical embedded display practices such as controlling backlight brightness and managing power states from your application code.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, connect the display with secure headers or sockets to avoid intermittent contacts. Use available Pico-compatible software libraries provided by the display manufacturer or community to accelerate development. When deploying in battery-powered devices, reduce backlight brightness and limit full-screen refreshes to extend runtime.