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Arduino Display Module Pack

Featuring a 2.8” Display Module

uLCD-28-PTU-AR

Document Date: 24th January 2014

Document Revision: 1.4

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uLCD-28-PTU-AR – Arduino Display Module Pack

Contents

1. Description ............................................................................................................................. 3

2. Advanced Hardware Options .................................................................................................. 4

3. Specifications and Ratings ....................................................................................................... 5

4. Legal Notice ............................................................................................................................ 6

5. Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 6

4D SYSTEMS uLCD-28-PTU-AR

uLCD-28-PTU-AR – Arduino Display Module Pack

1. Description

The 4D Systems Arduino* Display Module Pack

(uLCD-28-PTU-AR) is made up of a uLCD-28-PTU

Display Module and an Adaptor to easily connect

an Arduino to the 4D Systems Display.

The Pack comprises of:

 uLCD-28-PTU Display Module

 4D Arduino Adaptor Shield

 5 way Female-Female Cable

The Arduino Display Module Pack enables an

Arduino user to quickly connect the 4D Arduino

Adaptor Shield to their Arduino, connect the 5 way

cable between the Adaptor and the Display

Module, and be connected in seconds to start

programming their new 4D Systems Display.

The uLCD-28-PTU can be configured in a number

of ways using the 4D Systems Workshop4 IDE,

which enable a comprehensive range of serial

commands ready to be received from the Arduino,

to draw primitives such as lines, rectangles, circles

and text, to displaying images, playing sound and

logging data to uSD card.

Communication to the Display Module is

performed via the Arduino’s hardware serial port.

A single digital on the Arduino is utilised for an

external reset for the display.

Power for the display is supplied from the

Arduino’s 5V bus. In most cases, no external power

is required for the Display Module as all power is

supplied from the Arduino, via the Adaptor Shield.

The Arduino DC Jack may be required to supply the

Arduino with power if the USB supply of the PC is

insufficient.

In some cases, the display may be required to be

powered separately to the Arduino, which the

Arduino Adaptor Shield allows. Please refer to the

Datasheet for the 4D Arduino Adaptor Shield for

more information.

For a detailed listing of the capabilities of the

display module in this Arduino Pack, please refer

to the datasheet for the display itself, available

from the 4D Systems website,

www.4dsystems.com.au.

4D Arduino Adaptor Shield

The uLCD-28-PTU Display Module

Arduino Display Module Pack connected together

(Note: Arduino not included in Pack)

NOTE (*): Arduino remains the property of the

Arduino Team. All references to the word Arduino

and Arduino Hardware are licensed under the

Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license.

4D SYSTEMS uLCD-28-PTU-AR

uLCD-28-PTU-AR – Arduino Display Module Pack

2. Advanced Hardware Options

The display module (uLCD-28-PTU) is a very capable and powerful piece of hardware, which can be

reconfigured beyond the boundaries of the Arduino.

With the use of the 4D Systems Workshop4 IDE Software, the display module can be configured and

programmed independently of the Arduino environment.

If a user wishes to investigate the capabilities of the uLCD-28-PTU and reconfigure the display module, please

refer to the Datasheet for the uLCD-28-PTU, available from the 4D systems website, www.4dsystems.com.au.

The user can freely change back to the configuration the module was shipped in if desired, all via the

Workshop4 IDE Software.

To take advantage of the 4D Systems Workshop4 Software, a 4D Programming Cable is required, which can be

purchased from the 4D Systems website, or from a 4D Systems distributor.

The Workshop4 IDE enables the uLCD-28-PTU display module to be configured using 4 different environments.

 The Designer environment enables the user to write 4DGL code in its natural form to program the display

module.

 A visual programming experience, suitably called ViSi, enables click-and-place type placement of objects

to assist with 4DGL code generation and allows the user to visualise how the display will look while being

developed.

 An advanced environment called ViSi-Genie doesn’t require any 4DGL coding at all, it is all done

automatically for you. Simply lay the display out with the objects you want, set the events to drive them

and the code is written for you automatically. ViSi-Genie provides the latest rapid development

experience from 4D Systems.

 A Serial environment is also provided to transform the display module into a slave serial module, allowing

the user to control the display from any host microcontroller or device with a serial port.

Designer and ViSi allow the user to program and write their own protocol to communicate between the

Arduino and the Display Module.

ViSi-Genie has a set protocol as outlined in the documentation associated with it (Available from the

Workshop4 Product page of the website), and 4D Systems has developed an Arduino Library specifically for the

ViSi-Genie environment, to enable a rapid development platform for users. The library is available for

download from the uLCD-28-PTU-AR product page on the 4D Systems Website, www.4dsystems.com.au.

The Serial environment loads an application (SPE) onto the display module which enables commands from the

Arduino to communicate directly with the display module and get it to perform specific actions. 4D Systems

has developed a library specifically for this environment also, which is available for download from the uLCD-

28-PTU-AR product page on the 4D Systems Website, www.4dsystems.com.au.

4D SYSTEMS uLCD-28-PTU-AR

uLCD-28-PTU-AR – Arduino Display Module Pack

3. Specifications and Ratings

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Parameter

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Supply Voltage (VCC)

4.5

--

5.5

V

Operating Temperature

-10

--

+70

°C

ORDERING INFORMATION

Order Code: uLCD-28-PTU-AR

Packaging: Module sealed in antistatic foam padded 4D Systems Box

4D SYSTEMS uLCD-28-PTU-AR

uLCD-28-PTU-AR – Arduino Display Module Pack

4. Legal Notice

Proprietary Information

The information contained in this document is the property of 4D Systems Pty. Ltd. and may be the subject of

patents pending or granted, and must not be copied or disclosed without prior written permission.

4D Systems endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated but does

not accept liability for any error or omission. The development of 4D Systems products and services is

continuous and published information may not be up to date. It is important to check the current position with

4D Systems. 4D Systems reserves the right to modify, update or makes changes to Specifications or written

material without prior notice at any time.

All trademarks belong to their respective owners and are recognised and acknowledged.

Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

4D Systems makes no warranty, either expressed or implied with respect to any product, and specifically

disclaims all other warranties, including, without limitation, warranties for merchantability, non-infringement

and fitness for any particular purpose.

Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is provided only for your

convenience and may be superseded by updates. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application meets

with your specifications.

In no event shall 4D Systems be liable to the buyer or to any third party for any indirect, incidental, special,

consequential, punitive or exemplary damages (including without limitation lost profits, lost savings, or loss of

business opportunity) arising out of or relating to any product or service provided or to be provided by 4D

Systems, or the use or inability to use the same, even if 4D Systems has been advised of the possibility of such

damages.

4D Systems products are not fault tolerant nor designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on line

control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail – safe performance, such as in the operation of

nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines

or weapons systems in which the failure of the product could lead directly to death, personal injury or severe

physical or environmental damage (‘High Risk Activities’). 4D Systems and its suppliers specifically disclaim

any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

Use of 4D Systems’ products and devices in 'High Risk Activities' and in any other application is entirely at the

buyer’s risk, and the buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless 4D Systems from any and all

damages, claims, suits, or expenses resulting from such use. No licenses are conveyed, implicitly or otherwise,

under any 4D Systems intellectual property rights.

5. Contact Information

For Technical Support: support@4dsystems.com.au

For Sales Support: sales@4dsystems.com.au

Website: www.4dsystems.com.au