SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-GFX01M2 Expansion Board
Description
SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-GFX01M2 Expansion Board is an advanced display shield engineered to bring rich Graphical User Interface (GUI) capabilities to STM32 Nucleo-64 microcontroller boards. Building upon previous designs, this second-generation expansion module incorporates dual-SPI support via the ST morpho connector interface, making it compatible with a significantly expanded lineup of STM32 Nucleo-64 development platforms.
At the heart of the board is a clear 2.2-inch SPI QVGA TFT display paired with a 64-Mbit SPI NOR Flash memory chip, which provides ample dedicated storage space for graphical icons, background images, text fonts, and UI textures. Additionally, the board features a practical physical joystick for seamless menu navigation and user interaction. Whether you are designing industrial control panels, handheld medical instrumentation, or smart home appliances powered by ARM® Cortex®-M microcontrollers, the X-NUCLEO-GFX01M2 provides a ready-to-use human-machine interface (HMI) prototyping ecosystem.
Key Features
- 2.2″ SPI QVGA TFT Display: High-visibility color screen optimized for embedded graphics and real-time status visualization.
- 64-Mbit SPI NOR Flash Memory: Non-volatile memory dedicated to holding heavy graphical assets, icons, and localized text.
- Integrated Multi-Directional Joystick: Provides built-in hardware controls for effortless menu selection and user navigation.
- ST Morpho Connector Interface: Connects securely to STM32 Nucleo-64 boards utilizing up to two high-speed SPI channels.
- ARM® Cortex®-M Ecosystem Ready: Fully supported by STM32Cube expansion packages (such as X-CUBE-DISPLAY) for rapid firmware development.
Benefits
- Instant HMI Prototyping: Add professional-grade visual feedback and user controls to your microcontroller projects without complex wiring.
- Expanded Board Compatibility: Second-generation design supports a much broader selection of STM32 Nucleo-64 boards than its predecessor.
- Offloaded MCU Storage: Dedicated external SPI flash preserves internal microcontroller program memory for core application logic.
- Complete Evaluation Package: Stackable form factor plugs directly onto target development boards for clean workbench setups.
Applications
- Industrial Automation Dashboards: Local status displays, parameter configuration menus, and error-log readouts on machinery.
- Smart Home & IoT Appliances: Thermostat interfaces, white goods control panels, and connected environmental monitors.
- Handheld Test & Measurement Tools: Portable diagnostic equipment requiring compact visual feedback and button inputs.
- Embedded Systems Education: University engineering laboratories teaching GUI design, SPI communication, and graphics driver programming.
Package Includes
- 1 x STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-GFX01M2 SPI Display Expansion Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / STMicroelectronics X-Nucleo Graphics Series |
| Item Type | SPI Display & GUI Expansion Board / Shield |
| Model Order Code / SKU | X-NUCLEO-GFX01M2 / SKU-SPIDER-XNUCLEO-GFX01M2 |
| Silicon Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Core Architecture / Family | ARM® Cortex®-M (STM32 32-bit RISC) |
| Display Type & Size | 2.2″ SPI QVGA TFT LCD |
| Onboard Storage | 64-Mbit SPI NOR Flash Memory |
| User Input Peripherals | Integrated Multi-Directional Menu Navigation Joystick |
| Board Interconnect | ST Morpho Connector (Supports up to Two SPI Buses) |
| Compatibility Profile | Selected STMicroelectronics STM32 Nucleo-64 Development Boards |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.07 kg (70 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 12 cm × 10 cm × 6 cm |
