Breakout Boards for 8 and 16 Bit Parallel TFTs with Direct Solder Flex PCB Connection
I designed these breakout to test several of the direct solder to pcb TFTs I have seen on sites like AliExpress. These displays use a flex pcb designed to be soldered directly to your application pcb, unlike other displays that require a FFC connector.
How to Assemble?
- Clean the breakout pcb of any debris using a cotton ball and ipa.
- Remove the film on the top of the adhesive and attach the flex pcb to the breakout on the location indicated in the silkscreen.
- Apply a liberal amount of flux to the tft flex pcb and the pads of the breakout board.
- Using a pre-tinned soldering iron, drag the tip across the breakout pads to solder the connector.
- Clean solder joints with ipa and use double sided tape to mount tft to pcb.
How to Order?
- Locate zip file in the Gerbers folder of the desired breakout PCB.
- Upload zip file to desired PCB manufacturer site. (Recommended Site: JLC PCB)
- View Gerber and ensure PCB matches included reference photos.
- Order and Enjoy! 😄
PCBs designed in KiCad v5
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Designed by Mike Kushnerik for MKEngineering
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