Is there any reason I can't or shouldn't use a ribbon cable to connect either the TFT module to the shield OR to connect the shield to the arduino mega? I got a really nice alarm system box with hinged door and would like to mount the TFT remotely from the arduino. I suspect the cable length to be …

<SOLVED> TFT 3.2 + Touch + SD Card + Shield

guix October 12, 2012, 3:51am 2

Yes you can connect the display to the shield with a ribbon cable (IDE extender 40 pins/40 wires). 12" isn't a long distance so I think you won't have any problem

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<SOLVED> TFT 3.2 + Touch + SD Card + Shield

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