Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Coursera

Advanced Embedded Displays: OLED, TFT & Character LCDs

Packt via Coursera

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off a Year
One Coursera Plus subscription covers most Professional Certificates on Coursera. 40% off a full year through Dec 2.
Unlock All Certificates
Master the integration of advanced display technologies with STM32 microcontrollers, including OLED panels, TFT displays, and character LCDs. Learn to implement robust drivers and rendering routines for rich graphical and textual interfaces. This course covers the development of drivers and firmware for high-level embedded displays such as SSD1306 OLEDs, ST7735 TFT panels, and character LCD modules. Learners will explore initialization, communication, and rendering strategies for each display, enabling the creation of interactive and visually engaging embedded interfaces. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to select and drive a wide range of advanced display modules in your STM32 projects. With a focus on practical implementation, the course presents step-by-step guidance for interfacing, initializing, and rendering graphics and text on modern display modules. Learners will deepen their understanding of display protocols and develop versatile skills for advanced embedded user interfaces. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Embedded Display Drivers Development: A Bare-Metal Approach, by Israel Gbati. Copyright © 2026 Israel Gbati All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.

Syllabus

  • OLED Displays
    • This module provides an in-depth exploration of working with OLED displays, focusing on firmware development and hardware interfacing. Learners will gain hands-on experience in implementing display functions such as drawing pixels, writing text, and managing screen updates. The module emphasizes structured approaches to embedded display driver development.
  • TFT Displays with ST7735
    • This module provides an in-depth look at working with TFT displays using the ST7735 controller. Learners will gain hands-on experience with hardware interfacing, firmware development, and display driver implementation. The content covers essential tasks like configuring GPIO, initializing SPI, and drawing graphical elements on the display.
  • Character LCD Displays
    • This module focuses on the practical implementation of character LCD displays in embedded systems. Learners will gain hands-on experience with hardware interfacing, firmware development, and validation techniques. The content emphasizes translating display requirements into functional code using GPIO and driver functions.

Taught by

Packt - Course Instructors

Reviews

Start your review of Advanced Embedded Displays: OLED, TFT & Character LCDs

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.