(duplicate) 1.28 inch Round TFT LCD Module (GC9A01)

Name of the part:
1.28 inch Round TFT LCD Module (GC9A01)

Previous work, similar parts:
A Fritzing part for a similar 8-pin module has been created and discussed on the Fritzing forum. It appears to be functionally identical. The main difference noted in forum discussions is the pin mapping and the physical layout of the connectors on different versions of the board.

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Datasheet:**
Here is a link to the datasheet for the GC9A01 driver IC: https://www.buydisplay.com/download/ic/GC9A01A.pdf
And here is a product wiki from Waveshare for a module with the same specifications and IC, which includes schematics and connection examples: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/1.28inch_LCD_Module

Type:
Breakout board, sub assembly, plug in module (DS) Display

Footprint:
This breakout board features an 8-pin connector for a flat flex cable (FFC) with the following pinout:

  • BL: Backlight Control
  • RST: Reset
  • DC: Data/Command Select
  • CS: Chip Select
  • CLK: SPI Clock
  • DIN: SPI Data In (MOSI)
  • GND: Ground
  • VCC: Power (3.3V / 5V)

try a google search of the form “fritzing part GC9A01” which should turn up a variety of parts for these units (and is the place to start for all Fritzing part searches.)

Peter