The Boardoza FT810 TFT Driver Breakout Board is a powerful graphics controller solution designed to simplify the creation of high-quality Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for makers and embedded developers. Powered by the Bridgetek (FTDI) FT810 Embedded Video Engine (EVE), this module unburdens your main microcontroller by handling complex graphics rendering, audio processing, and touch control on a dedicated chip. It is the perfect bridge for connecting low-cost MCUs to sophisticated color displays.
Operating with a 5V supply, the board communicates via a standard SPI interface at speeds up to 30 MHz, making it compatible with popular platforms including Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. It supports displays up to SVGA (800x600) resolution TFT Displays through a standard 40-pin FPC connector. Beyond graphics, it includes a built-in audio engine with PWM output for direct speaker connection. The FT810 features integrated resistive touch support and optional capacitive touch capability when paired with an expansion board, providing a complete multimedia solution for industrial control panels, medical devices, IoT projects, and smart home interfaces.
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- High-Resolution Graphics Controller: FTDI FT810 chip supports displays up to SVGA (800x600) TFT panels with both DE mode and VSYNC/HSYNC synchronization.
- Works with any MCU: Uses standard SPI, compatible with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi Pico, and more.
- Resistive & Capacitive Touch Support: Built-in resistive touch control and optional capacitive touch capability when paired with an expansion board.
- Audio Output: Mono audio channel with PWM output, dedicated speaker and line audio connections.
- Object-Oriented Architecture: Advanced command-based system enables low-cost host MCUs to create sophisticated HMI applications.
- Perfect for custom HMIs: Great for dashboards, robotics screens, measurement devices, smart panels, and DIY UI projects.
- Display Control Signals: Built-in display enable, pixel clock, and sync signal outputs for direct TFT panel control.
- Interrupt Capability: Hardware interrupt output for efficient event-driven programming.
| Feature | FT800 | FT810 |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Resolutions | WQVGA (480x272), QVGA (320x240) | up to SVGA (800x600) |
| Maximum Resolution | WQVGA (480x272) | SVGA (800x600) |
| Resistive Touch Support | ✓ Integrated | ✓ Integrated |
| Capacitive Touch Support | ✓ Direct connection via I²C (J9) | ✗ Requires expansion board |
| Audio Output | ✓ Mono with PWM output, integrated speaker & line out | ✓ Mono with PWM output, integrated speaker & line out |
| SPI Interface | ✓ Up to 30 MHz | ✓ Up to 30 MHz |
| Board Dimensions | 40mm x 100mm | 40mm x 100mm |
Note: The FT800 provides native capacitive touch support through the dedicated I²C connector (J9), allowing direct connection to capacitive touch panels. The FT810 focuses on resistive touch integration but can support capacitive touch through an external interface board if needed.
Model: FT810
Manufacturer: Bridgetek (FTDI)
Input Voltage: 5V
Voltage Input Type: Multiple pin connector (standard 2.50mm pitch)
Working Current: 150mA
Functions: Embedded Video Engine (Graphics Controller, Audio Processor, Resistive Touch Controller)
Interface: SPI (up to 30 MHz)
Supported Resolution: up to SVGA (800x600)
Display Modes: Data Enable (DE), VSYNC/HSYNC
Touch Input: 4-wire resistive touch (integrated)
Color Depth: RGB666 (18-bit, 6-bit per color channel)
Audio Output: Mono PWM audio channel
Connector Type: 40-pin configuration
Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
Board Dimensions: 40mm x 100mm
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3V | 3.3V Voltage Output |
| 2 | 5V | Board Supply Input |
| 3 | GND | Ground |
| 4 | PD | Power Down / Board Enable (Active High, 3.3V-5V compatible) |
| 5 | INT | Interrupt Output (3.3V logic level) |
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED- | LED Backlight Driver Negative |
| 2 | LED+ | LED Backlight Driver Positive |
| 3 | GND | Ground |
| 4 | VDD | 3.3V Power Output |
| 5 | GND | Ground |
| 6 | GND | Ground |
| 7 | R2 | Red RGB Signal Bit 2 |
| 8 | R3 | Red RGB Signal Bit 3 |
| 9 | R4 | Red RGB Signal Bit 4 |
| 10 | R5 | Red RGB Signal Bit 5 |
| 11 | R6 | Red RGB Signal Bit 6 |
| 12 | R7 | Red RGB Signal Bit 7 |
| 13 | GND | Ground |
| 14 | GND | Ground |
| 15 | G2 | Green RGB Signal Bit 2 |
| 16 | G3 | Green RGB Signal Bit 3 |
| 17 | G4 | Green RGB Signal Bit 4 |
| 18 | G5 | Green RGB Signal Bit 5 |
| 19 | G6 | Green RGB Signal Bit 6 |
| 20 | G7 | Green RGB Signal Bit 7 |
| 21 | GND | Ground |
| 22 | GND | Ground |
| 23 | B2 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 2 |
| 24 | B3 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 3 |
| 25 | B4 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 4 |
| 26 | B5 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 5 |
| 27 | B6 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 6 |
| 28 | B7 | Blue RGB Signal Bit 7 |
| 29 | GND | Ground |
| 30 | DATA_CLOCK | TFT Pixel Clock Output (Push-Pull) |
| 31 | DISP | Display Enable Output (Push-Pull) |
| 32 | HSYNC | Horizontal Sync Output (Push-Pull) |
| 33 | VSYNC | Vertical Sync Output (Push-Pull) |
| 34 | DE | Data Enable Output (Push-Pull) |
| 35 | NC | Not Connected |
| 36 | GND | Ground |
| 37 | X+ | Touch Screen Right Electrode |
| 38 | Y- | Touch Screen Bottom Electrode |
| 39 | X- | Touch Screen Left Electrode |
| 40 | Y+ | Touch Screen Top Electrode |
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speaker+ | Speaker Output Positive |
| 2 | Speaker- | Speaker Output Negative |
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audio Out+ | Audio Line Output Positive |
| 2 | Audio Out- | Audio Line Output Negative |
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS | SPI Chip Select (Active Low) |
| 2 | MISO | SPI Master In, Slave Out |
| 3 | MOSI | SPI Master Out, Slave In |
| 4 | SCK | SPI Clock Input |
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5V+ | Board Supply Input |
| 2 | 5V- | Ground |
Note: The FT810 provides RGB signals with 6-bit resolution per color channel (R2-R7, G2-G7, B2-B7), supporting 18-bit color depth (262,144 colors). The integrated resistive touch controller connects directly to touchscreen electrodes via X+, X-, Y+, and Y- pins.
- V1.0.0 - Initial Release
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