Hi all and a special thanks to those of you supporting we newbies and our questions.
I purchased this product "SainSmart MEGA2560 R3 + 7" 7 Inch TFT LCD Screen SD Card Slot + TFT Shield For Arduino" and have been trying to find what I need software wise to get it up and running. I am completely new to this, so please bare with me. I have read and read this site, but seem to keep falling into deeper holes following links around everywhere, mostly to no good end.
Anyone please, take pity on an old fart and help.
Thanks and have a good day!
I understand - most Newbies read but don't understand - so be told the important message:
Provide a link to the device in question - with url tags, the symbol in the middle left to X - then you get a much better chance to get a helpful response.
Good, thank you for the link!
I often profit from such posts by learning about interesting displays, or even combinations as in your case.
Did you download the tutorial from this site? (I didn't); it may give you a good start.
I know that MCUFRIEND_kbv supports SSD1963, I think as a special. See also the MCUFRIEND_kbv topics.
David provides excellent support.
I do have a 7" display with SSD1963 and 480x800, don't know if its the same.
It is supported by my library GitHub - ZinggJM/GxTFT: This library separates the aspects IO connection, controller type and display class into separate C++ classes., which might also work with your display.
You bought a complete solution, which should give you a good start. Good luck!
Jean-Marc
Thanks Jean-Marc. Looks like I am going to need it. I am having a real frustrating time. Every example that is supposed to be for this setup will not compile. I keep getting a "UTFT.h file or directory not found. When I do a search I find that apparently a UTFT_Sdraw.h library has taken it's place. I substitute in the include and it still says the same error.
I will check out the site you gave me. Thanks.
hi,
I was just going to buy the very same display when I accidentally found this topic 
Did you manage to get it work?