I'm new to this and still in the research/part-buying phase of my first handheld Pi Zero. I have seen builds with and without a microcontroller board, so I'm wondering when I need to use one and the benefits of doing so. Thanks.

Ah okay, I thought you were using the PiTFT Plus. Thanks anyway!

Please post pictures of the GPIO connection layout. I have this same screen and would love to see an example!

Hi I've got this exact screen and intend to do exactly what you've talked about. I already desoldered the extra connector (which is a passthrough of the main header, so not necessary, just maintains compatability with other GPIO devices) https://hackster.imgix.net/uploads/image/file/57604/2015-07-1...

Hi everyone! I am trying to use this screen ( https://www.adafruit.com/product/2298 ) for a Pi Zero "gameboy advance" build but I can't figure out which part I'm supposed to wire the Pi to, and also the gamepad. I am trying to model my project after the Pi Grrl Zero but the screen used looks pretty ...