Oh, this new Forum is HORRIBLE.
Thanks for the photo. It means that we can recognise your actual hardware.
Install either UTFT library from RinkyDink i.e.
http://www.rinkydinkelectronics.com/library.php?id=51
Or TFT_HX8357 library from Bodmer i.e.
Unfortunately neither library is available from the IDE Library Manager. You have to install them manually.
I suggest that you start with UTFT examples e.g.
C:\Users\ ...\Documents\Arduino\libraries\UTFT\examples\Arduino (AVR)\UTFT_Demo_480x320\UTFT_Demo_480x320.ino
Edit the constructor statement from:
// Remember to change the model parameter to suit your display module!
UTFT myGLCD(CTE32HR,38,39,40,41);to
// Remember to change the model parameter to suit your display module!
UTFT myGLCD(ILI9486,38,39,40,41);- plug the shield into your Mega2560
- build and upload the sketch.
Now try all the other UTFT examples. Remember to edit the constructor statement in each sketch.
When you have UTFT working 100% you can try TFT_HX8357
- Edit User_Setup.h to define ILI9486
- Build and Run all of the TFT_HX8357 examples. You don't need to edit the sketches.
At each step, take notes with pencil and paper.
If you have a problem you can type from your notes.
David.
p.s. yes, MCUFRIEND_kbv is a lot more complicated to configure.