Description
Waveshare 2.8inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 480×640 is a compact 2.8-inch DSI touch display designed for Raspberry Pi projects that need a small, sharp, and responsive touch screen. It combines a 480 × 640 IPS panel, 5-point capacitive touch, optical bonding, and a 6H toughened glass panel for embedded UI, portable control panels, smart home interfaces, and compact HMI projects.
This display is driven directly through the DSI interface and supports up to 60Hz refresh rate. The default display orientation is portrait, and the software configuration can be adjusted for landscape use when the project requires a different layout.
Features
- 2.8-inch IPS display with 480 × 640 hardware resolution.
- 5-point capacitive touch for smooth touch interaction.
- Optical bonding process for clearer display performance and improved dust resistance.
- 6H toughened glass touch panel for stronger surface durability.
- Direct DSI interface connection for Raspberry Pi integration.
- Up to 60Hz refresh rate for a smoother visual experience.
- Supports Pi 5 / CM5 / 4B / CM4 / 3B+ / 3A+ / 3B / CM3+ / CM3.
- Supports Bookworm / Bullseye / Buster when used with Raspberry Pi.
- Software-controlled backlight brightness for flexible display tuning.
- Suitable for Raspberry Pi touch display, portable HMI, embedded UI, and small smart control panel applications.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 2.8inch DSI LCD |
| Display Size | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution | 480 × 640 |
| Display Panel | IPS |
| Touch Type | 5-point capacitive touch |
| Optical Bonding | Yes |
| Touch Panel Hardness | 6H |
| Display Interface | DSI |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60Hz |
| Default Orientation | Portrait, 480 × 640 (H × V) |
| Backlight Control | Software adjustable |
| Supported Raspberry Pi Boards | Pi 5 / CM5 / 4B / CM4 / 3B+ / 3A+ / 3B / CM3+ / CM3 |
| Supported Systems | Bookworm / Bullseye / Buster |
Applications
- Raspberry Pi touch interfaces for compact control projects.
- Smart home panels with a small high-resolution touch display.
- Portable embedded devices that need a compact DSI screen.
- Industrial HMI prototypes with touch interaction in a small form factor.
- Instrument and status displays for narrow enclosures and portable builds.
- Custom Raspberry Pi UI projects that need a crisp and responsive small screen.
Product List
- 2.8inch DSI LCD x1
- FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 50mm (opposite sides) x1
- DSI-Cable-12cm x1
- FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 160mm (opposite sides) x1
Other Content
2.8inch DSI LCD is a practical choice when a project needs a compact touch display without the extra bulk of HDMI-based monitors. The combination of DSI direct drive, optical bonding, and IPS viewing quality makes it well suited to embedded products that need a cleaner, more integrated screen solution.
This screen is portrait by default, which is useful for vertical UI layouts, but it can also be adjusted in software for landscape interfaces. For CM3, CM3+, and CM4 integration, an extra adapter board is required, which is an important compatibility note for custom carrier or CM-based builds.
For related background, you can also browse our Waveshare ecosystem articles and Raspberry Pi setup guide.
Resources
- Waveshare wiki: 2.8inch DSI LCD
- Waveshare DSI LCD driver GitHub
- Waveshare documentation center
- Raspberry Pi getting started documentation
- Raspberry Pi configuration documentation
FAQ
Q: What is the resolution of this display?
A: The hardware resolution is 480 × 640.
Q: Does it support touch input?
A: Yes. It supports 5-point capacitive touch.
Q: What does optical bonding help with?
A: Optical bonding helps improve clarity and provides a better dust-resistant display structure.
Q: Do CM3, CM3+, and CM4 connect directly?
A: For CM3 / CM3+ / CM4, an extra adapter board is required.