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1. Product Introduction



Mini12864


This is a opensouce, cheap, with RGB indicator, common to marlin's display, supports offline printing, resolution is 12864, display area is 3.2'', SD card holder can be side or vertical, Dimensional compatible with REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER, Software compatible with MINIPANEL in marlin firmware.


Available in a single backlight color version, also available in RGB backlight (NEOPIXEL_LED)version.Choose according to your preferences!


2. Features


  • 3.2" inch high contrast Graphic LCD,Dimensional compatible with REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER
  • Black-gray/black-green/white-black/white-blue/green-black, 5 display styles
  • SPI communication to host micro-controller
  • Support Vertical or side SD slot with card detect,with a optional SD module
  • Software configurable contrast setting
  • 3D printable case and mount STL file
  • Configurable RGB backlight, WS2811 single line control.
  • Black background or transparent backgroun.
  • The extra EXP3 is 1284P or a motherboard that requires a single display function.


3. Application


3D printer,CNC machines ,Other micro controller projects


4. Typical Wiring





5. Firmware config


The back light control pin is at EXP1_04.


5.1 Marlin


Only need to enable the following define


#define FYSETC_GENERIC_12864_1_1 // Larger display with basic ON/OFF backlight.


5.2 Klipper


-TBD-


6. Optional Hardware module:


The SD card of mini12864 can be set on the side or in the front, which requires a module to implement. As shown below:


mini12864_SD1


7. Attention


-TBD-


8. FAQ


-TBD-


9. Attachments

9.1 Schematic

You can find the schematics for the three versions on github.

9.2 Dimensions

For detailed dimensions please check dwg/step file on github.

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Updated on: 01/07/2026

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