ArmorScreen User Manual

Brought to you by Grit and Beskar
Bring your armor to life.

Last updated: 6/02/2025

 

What is ArmorScreen?

ArmorScreen is a wearable, animated GIF display built for Mandalorian gauntlets, Star Wars-inspired cosplay, or anyone looking to level up their costume with a bit of glowing flair.

It features a crisp 1.44″ full-color 128×128 TFT screen, built-in Wi-Fi Access Point, and support for animated and static GIFs. Whether you’re displaying clan symbols, bounty pings, diagnostics, or ambient loops — this device keeps your visuals sharp and swappable without needing SD cards, reprogramming, or external apps.

Features

• 1.44” 128×128 resolution full-color TFT display (65K colors)
• Wi-Fi Access Point (2.4GHz) – no internet required
• Web-based control panel (upload, select, delete GIFs) at http://192.168.4.1
• Supports animated and static GIF files only
• Auto-plays last selected GIF on boot
• Displays custom Grit and Beskar splash screen at startup
• Default Wi-Fi password: password
• User-changeable Wi-Fi password via settings
• Micro JST (Picoblade) connector for 3.7V LiPo batteries for power
• Averages 6-8 Hr Runtime off 1100mAh 3.7v Lipo battery
• USB-C port for powering via cable (⚠️ No built-in battery charging circuit)
• Compact dimensions: PCB Size 29.7mm × 43.36mm

 

Powering ArmorScreen

• Option 1: USB-C (5V) from a power bank or wall adapter
• Option 2: 3.7V LiPo battery via Micro JST (aka Picoblade) plug
  ⚠️ Important: Do NOT connect a USB-C cable and a battery at the same time. This will damage the device.

Recommended battery: 3.7V 1100mAh LiPo
(You can use any capacity—higher mAh = longer run time)

Connecting to Wi-Fi & Uploading GIFs

1. Power on the device via USB or LiPo battery.
2. Wait for the Grit and Beskar splash screen (displays for 5 seconds).
3. On your phone or computer, look for a Wi-Fi network named:
   ArmorScreen_XXXX (XXXX is a unique identifier for your device)
4. Connect to it using the default password: password
5. Open a browser and go to: http://192.168.4.1
   (This is the ONLY valid address for the control panel.)

From the web interface, you can:

• Upload new GIFs (must be 128×128 resolution)
• Select which image to display
• Delete unwanted files
• Change the Wi-Fi password
• View available storage (shown at the bottom of the page)

 

GIF Requirements

• File format: GIF only
• Resolution: 128×128 pixels
• Max colors: 256-color GIFs preferred
• File size: Keep small for better performance
• Optimizing Tool: Use EZGIF.com for resizing and compressing

⚠️ Uploading too many or oversized files may cause performance issues or crashes. Respect the storage limit shown in the interface – thar be dragons!

Behavior on Boot

• First 5 seconds: Displays the default splash screen
• After 5 seconds: Displays your last selected image
• If no image was selected, it will remain on the splash screen

 

What’s Included

• 1x Fully assembled ArmorScreen device
• Preloaded with default animation
• ⚠️ Battery not included
• Ships tested and ready to install

 

Technical Specifications

Spec	Value
Display Size	1.44” TFT (65K color)
Resolution	128×128 pixels
Active Area	26.2mm × 27.2mm
Module Size	29.7mm × 43.36mm
Power Input	3.3V–5V
Power Draw	0.130-0.150 Amps (0.65-0.75 Watts)
Operating Temp	-20°C to 60°C
Storage Temp	-30°C to 70°C
Power Options	USB-C or 3.7V LiPo Battery
Charging Circuit	❌ Not included
Web Control Address	http://192.168.4.1

 

Recommended Battery

We recommend batteries like the 3.7v 1100mAh MakerHawk Lithium batteries – with Micro JST (PicoBlade)

You should get an average of 6-8 Hrs of life out of your Armor Screen with an 1100mAh battery.

 

Troubleshooting & Support

• Image not displaying? Make sure it’s a GIF, 128×128 pixels, and under the size limit.
• Wi-Fi not showing? Reboot the device and check again for ArmorScreen_XXXX.
• Distorted image? Use EZGIF.com to re-optimize it.
• Need help?
  Reach out to us at support[at]gritandbeskar.com or visit our Support and Frequently asked questions pages. We know it sucks to need support, but like any good clan, we’ve got your back.

 

Final Word

ArmorScreen is a handmade cosplay device, crafted with love and precision by the team at Grit and Beskar. Each unit is tested, tuned, and ready for mission deployment. Whether you’re bounty hunting or just walking the con floor — but should the need for support arise visit our support page or email us at support [at] gritandbeskar.com.

This is the way.