EVE3-43A

EVE3 4.3" TFT 480x272 HMI Resistive, or Non-Touch Screen SPI utilizes the FTDI/Bridgetek BT816 EVE (Embedded Video Engine) to create fast and economical HMI systems.

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The Matrix Orbital EVE3 SPI TFT utilizes the FTDI/Bridgetek BT816 EVE (Embedded Video Engine) to create fast and economical HMI systems. With built in graphics operations, sound synthesizer, digital filter and support for multiple widgets you can create your own stunning screens and interfaces with the EVE Screen Designer software.

For USB, Industrial Voltage or mounting options, please see the EVE3x-43

Features:

4.3" 480x272 HVGA SPI TFT
Resistive TFT, or Non-Touch TFT
32Mb or optional 128Mb SPI NOR Flash
Easy mounting and stylish design
BT816 24bit TFT GPU
1 MB graphics RAM
3.3V
SPI TFT interface
Option USB interface
Integrated backlight PWM LED Driver
Standard 20 Pin Connector
Mono 8-bit linear audio wave playback
SPI and QSPI communication protocol
Advanced Embedded Video Engine (EVE) with high resolution graphics and video playback
EVE Screen Designer (ESD) GUI drag and drop design suite
Supports multiple widgets
Supports landscape or portrait orientations
Supports playback of motion-JPEG encoded AVI videos
Extended Operating temperature range: -20^oC to 70^oC
Fast and easy development
Designed, supported and Made in CANADA
Long life cycle
Customer silk screening available
Semi-custom designs available
Long life production
Backed by Matrix Orbital's decades of research and development

Module
Family/Series	EVE
Module Width (mm)	105.4
Module Height (mm)	67.1
Screen
Diagonal Screen Size (in)	4.3
Display Type	TFT - Color
Backlight Type	LED
Active Area Width (mm)	95.04
Active Area Height (mm)	53.86
Resolution Width (Pixels)	480
Resolution Height (Pixels)	272
Pixel Pitch Width (mm)	0.198
Pixel Pitch Height (mm)	0.198
Font	Multilingual
Viewing Direction	Bottom, Top
Viewing Angle	140
HMI
Touchscreen	None, Resistive
Keypad	None
Keys	None
Haptic Feedback	None
Audio Feedback	None
GPO's	4
Advanced GPO's	None
DOW	None
Integrated LED's	None
Graphic Memory	1MB
Hardness	3H (Res)
Electrical
Interface	SPI, QSPI
Command Protocol	EVE3
Controller	BT815, BT816
Backlight Driver	Integrated
Minimum Voltage (Vdc)	3.3
Typical Voltage (Vdc)	3.3
Maximum Voltage (Vdc)	3.3
Header	Standard
Environmental
Min. Operating Temp. (°C)	-20
Max. Operating Temp. (°C)	70
Min. Storage Temp. (°C)	-30
Max. Storage Temp. (°C)	80

Application Notes
	File Name	Revision	Size
	File Name	Revision	Size
EVE Series	BT81X-Series-Programming-Guide_v2.4.pdf	2.4	3.01MiB	Description EVE3 & EVE4 Programing Guide v2.4 BRT_AN_033 Version 2.4 Issue Date: 17-11-2023
EVE Series	EVE C Library		-1B	Description A C library for a Matrix Orbital EVE2, EVE3 or EVE4 SPI TFT displays.
EVE Series	Windows EVE Test Demo Software		-1B	Description Windows EVE2, EVE3 AND EVE4 TEST DEMO SOFTWARE This demo uses an EVE USB to SPI module to allow a simple Windows application to test your EVE display A quick and easy sanity check to ensure that your Matrix Orbital EVE2, EVE3 or EVE4 SPI TFT Display and touch hardware works properly. Windows Support Tool
EVE Series	Windows to EVE Bitmap viewer		-1B	Description This is a sample application for Windows that will allow bitmaps to be displayed directly onto a Matrix Orbital EVE2, EVE3 or EVE4 Series Display To use this application you will require an USB 2 SPI module or EVE3x or EVE4x USB version TFT Display.
EVE Series	STM32 EVE Example Code		-1B	Description BASIC EVE STM32 Example Code A quick and easy sanity check to ensure that your Matrix Orbital EVE2, EVE3 or EVE4 SPI TFT Display and touch hardware works properly. This demo was developed on an STM32-Nucleo-F104RE but should easily transfer over to other variants
EVE Series	Arduino EVE UNO Example Code		-1B	Description Basic EVE Arduino UNO Example Code Written for an EVE2 or EVE3 or EVE4 running on an Arduino UNO.
EVE Series	ESP32 EVE Example Code		-1B	Description Example code for the EVE on a ESP with the WEMOS D1 mini. Most models of the ESP32/ESP8266 should work, but are untested.

Documents
	File Name	Revision	Size
	File Name	Revision	Size
EVE3 All Displays	EVE 3 Module Manual	1.1	2MiB	Description A hardware manual for the EVE3 Module used in all EVE3 Series displays.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPR PDF Drawing	1.0	242.09KiB	Description PDF style Drawing for EVE3-43A-TPR PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPR 3D Model	1.0	6.22MiB	Description STEP style 3D Drawing for EVE3-43A-TPR PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPR 2D Drawing	1.0	3.84MiB	Description DWG style Drawing for the EVE3-43A-TPR PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPN PDF Drawing	1.0	245.1KiB	Description PDF style Drawing for EVE3-43A-TPN PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPN 3D Model	1.0	6.21MiB	Description STEP style 3D Drawing for EVE3-43A-TPN PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3-43A Display	EVE3-43A-TPN 2D Drawing	1.0	4MiB	Description DWG style Drawing for the EVE3-43A-TPN PCB Revision 1.0.
EVE3 All Displays	Bridgetek Documentation, Sample Code, Utilities	1.0	-1B	Description Link to the Bridgetek EVE3 BT815 & BT816 Datasheet and Series Programmer Manual
EVE3 All Displays	Free Support		-1B	Description Matrix Orbital technical support forums for EVE3 Displays
EVE3 All Displays	Matrix Orbital Sample Code		-1B	Description GitHub Sample Code

Downloads
	File Name	Revision	Size
EVE Software	EVE Asset Builder Setup-2.11.0_rc2	2.11.0RC2	121.62MiB	Description EVE Asset Builder (EAB) 2.11.0 Notes Feature Updates ASTC Encoder • Users can now select any version of astcenc for improved flexibility. • The ASTC encoder has been updated to version 4.x. • Added an ASTC Encoder link in the Info tab for quick access. Font Converter • The output file _charmap.txt has been removed for a cleaner output. Flash Utilities • A separate option for BT817A has been added for better usability. • Added subtype for animation to enhance animation support. Animation Converter • Reversed the arrangement of .data and .object for user convenience. • Removed the .anim file from the output folder. Bin2C • Aligned the converted value to the left for improved readability. Image Converter • Improved the generated SampleApp for DXT1 bitmap generation. Custom Touch Compiler • Added a new compiler for BT88X/FT81X. • Included new macros and pseudo code in the Read Me tab. Installer • The setup file is now signed with a company certificate. Resolved Issues Animation Converter • Resolved the issue associated with 2-frame GIF input. • Addressed the bug that occurs when disabling the Tile Size. Flash Programmer • Corrected the text argument of Eve chip generation. Font Converter • Fixed the bug related to the wrong baseline in Font Converter. Sample App • Resolved the issue of excessive restore_context() command. Image Utilities • The layout of the Input File is no longer cut at the top.

Downloads

File Name

Revision

Size

File Name

Revision

Size

EVE Software

EVE Asset Builder Setup-2.11.0_rc2

2.11.0RC2

121.62MiB

Description

EVE Asset Builder (EAB) 2.11.0

Notes

Feature Updates

ASTC Encoder
• Users can now select any version of astcenc for improved flexibility.
• The ASTC encoder has been updated to version 4.x.
• Added an ASTC Encoder link in the Info tab for quick access.

Font Converter
• The output file _charmap.txt has been removed for a cleaner output.

Flash Utilities
• A separate option for BT817A has been added for better usability.
• Added subtype for animation to enhance animation support.

Animation Converter
• Reversed the arrangement of .data and .object for user convenience.
• Removed the .anim file from the output folder.

Bin2C
• Aligned the converted value to the left for improved readability.
Image Converter
• Improved the generated SampleApp for DXT1 bitmap generation.
Custom Touch Compiler
• Added a new compiler for BT88X/FT81X.
• Included new macros and pseudo code in the Read Me tab.
Installer
• The setup file is now signed with a company certificate.
Resolved Issues

Animation Converter
• Resolved the issue associated with 2-frame GIF input.
• Addressed the bug that occurs when disabling the Tile Size.

Flash Programmer
• Corrected the text argument of Eve chip generation.
Font Converter
• Fixed the bug related to the wrong baseline in Font Converter.

Sample App
• Resolved the issue of excessive restore_context() command.
Image Utilities
• The layout of the Input File is no longer cut at the top.