Waveshare 1.3inch LCD Display Module for Raspberry Pi Pico

Description

Waveshare Pico-LCD-1.3 is a compact 1.3inch LCD display module for Raspberry Pi Pico built around the ST7789 driver and a 240 240 resolution IPS panel. It connects through 4-wire SPI, attaches directly to Raspberry Pi Pico, and provides a clear square color display that is especially useful for compact control panels, handheld interfaces, and embedded visual projects.

This module also integrates 1 joystick and 4 user buttons, which makes it a strong fit for menu navigation, mini dashboard control, game-like interactions, and Pico-based projects that need both display output and direct input on the same board.

Features

• 1.3inch IPS LCD with 240 240 resolution.
• ST7789 driver for stable display control.
• 4-wire SPI interface requiring minimal IO pins.
• Direct Raspberry Pi Pico compatibility through onboard female header layout.
• 1 joystick and 4 user buttons for richer local interaction.
• 65K RGB colors for vivid interface output.
• Square display format that works well for icon-based and centered UI layouts.
• Comes with development resources for Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ and MicroPython.

Specifications

Applications

This Pico LCD module is well suited for compact dashboards, portable interfaces, menu-driven controls, mini games, embedded status screens, and interactive Pico prototypes. The square screen and multiple local inputs make it especially practical for projects that need both simple graphics and direct hardware controls.

Product List

Other Content

Pinout definition and mechanical dimensions are especially important on this module because it combines a square display with a joystick and multiple user buttons in a compact Pico form factor. These official diagrams help when planning firmware mapping, enclosure layout, and ergonomic input handling.

Resources

• Waveshare Pico-LCD-1.3 Wiki
• Raspberry Pi Pico Official Documentation
• Raspberry Pi Pico Python SDK
• Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK
• Waveshare LCD Common Questions

FAQ

What display driver is used on this module?
This module uses the ST7789 display driver.

What input controls are built in?
It includes 1 joystick and 4 user buttons for direct interaction.

How does it connect to Raspberry Pi Pico?
It connects through 4-wire SPI and is designed with an onboard female header for direct attachment to Raspberry Pi Pico.

What is it best suited for?
It is best for square-layout Pico interfaces, compact dashboards, mini menu systems, and projects that need more local input options than the smallest Pico LCD modules.