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+# Adafruit library for 8-bit TFT LCDs such as ILI9325, ILI9328, etc [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.com/adafruit/TFTLCD-Library.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.com/adafruit/TFTLCD-Library)
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+This is a library for our Adafruit 16-channel PWM & Servo driver, shield or FeatherWing
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+<a href="https://www.adafruit.com/products/335"><img src="assets/image.jpg" height="300"/></a>
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+Pick one up today in the adafruit shop!
+  * https://www.adafruit.com/product/335
+  * https://www.adafruit.com/product/376
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+These displays use 8-bit parallel to communicate, 12 or 13 pins are required to interface (RST is optional).
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+Adafruit invests time and resources providing this open source code, please support Adafruit and open-source hardware by purchasing products from Adafruit!
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+Written by Limor Fried/Ladyada for Adafruit Industries. BSD license, check license.txt for more information. 
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+All text above must be included in any redistribution
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+To install, use the Arduino Library Manager and search for "Adafruit 2.8" TFT display Library" and install the library.