Circular 1.28" IPS TFT LCD Breakout Board – 240x240 Full RGB (GC9A01 Driver)

What is it?

Give your projects a stunning visual edge with this 1.28" Circular IPS TFT LCD Breakout Board, featuring a crisp 240x240 pixel resolution, full RGB color, and the GC9A01 driver IC. This display uses IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, ensuring vibrant colors, high contrast, and wide viewing angles — even in off-axis applications.

Unlike traditional rectangular displays, this round screen offers a fresh design for compact interfaces and visually rich layouts.

The breakout board is easy to integrate, with standard 2.54mm headers and an SPI interface compatible with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32, and more.

Features:

1.28" circular IPS TFT display

240x240 resolution with rich RGB full-color output

GC9A01 driver IC with 4-wire SPI interface

IPS panel for wide viewing angles and consistent color reproduction

High brightness and contrast

Compact breakout board with mounting holes

Potential Use Cases:

Wearables and Smartwatches – Sleek, round form factor perfect for custom smart devices.

Analog-Style Gauges – Great for creating digital speedometers, voltmeters, or sensor dashboards.

Robotics – Use for expressive robot faces, status indicators, or animated eyes.

Portable Devices – Ideal for compact testers, tools, and custom handheld gadgets.

Retro-Themed Projects – Make a circular clock, retro UI, or themed console accessory.

Art & Installations – Add a visually striking round display to interactive pieces.

Gaming Interfaces – Create circular HUDs or mini TFT game modules.

You can use open source Arduino libraries with this breakout board: GC9A01_demo