Product Description
Installation Steps
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1. Install the Pi on the base and install the heatsink. |
2. Install the fan. |
3. Install the frame. |
4. Finished. |
Wiki: wiki.52pi.com/index.php?title=K-0403
Wiki: wiki.52pi.com/index.php?title=K-0403
FAQ
Q: The screen is whitish and there is no display what should i do?
A: Install driver or just flash TF card with preload driver image.
Q: If I set it according to the operation, what should I do if I start the display character interface?
A: Please re-burn the system and do the same operation.
Q: Why is there no output on my HDMI interface?
A: If you need to switch back to the HDMI display mode, execute:
cd LCD-show/
sudo ./LCD-hdmi
AJ vd Walt –
Great product a good price
K. LAU –
Nice build and works great with the Pi4.
Wayne Foley –
Good product. As expected and in good working order.
Ric –
Good little tool for the pi, touch screen is nice and responsive and the stylus is a nice add on, great item
Jolly WallyJolly Wally –
Worked great on my raspberry pi 3b+. Use the drivers they left a business card with and it worked right orientation and everything. Awesome for my octodash
Frank –
There isn’t any manual for this item but if you decided to try out a raspberry pi device then it shouldn’t be difficult to figure out. With this said, everything is snap in place and requires no screws for assembly (except to secure the raspberry pi to the case).Touch screen is very nice and colorful that comes with a little stylus.
Joe Tedesco –
Perfect little screen for Pi projects where you don’t need a large screen.Easy to install just FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS and reboot and it comes right up.
Mike –
First, I wish I could buy this screen separately!Second, I’ve bought this kit multiple times JUST FOR THE SCREEN!!Third, the case isn’t awful. Unless…. your cables have normal sized connectors. I’ve noticed more often than not that the connectors on the HDMI cables don’t fit real well with this case. Luckily the application I use them doesn’t show the side of the case so I can just snip aways some plastic to make them fit.Overall a good value in my opinion, but please just sell me the screen haha.
Harold –
I bought this case with the intention of making a point and shoot style thermal camera. The project ended up being a success, but I found that the screen is a real GPIO hog. My specific issue was that it uses all of your default I2C headers. Other folks who actually know what they’re doing can probably work around this limitation with good circuit design, but since I’m an IT guy and not an engineer I had to make my hack work in software. This is by no means a fault with this case, and I am very happy with the finished product.The screen is very responsive and worked well with a default raspberry pi image after following the included instructions. I did find that after installing the screen’s drivers, my external monitors started reporting “out of range”, which I am sure is something that can be worked around in software. It wasn’t critical for my application, so I didn’t bother.Assembly was pretty easy, but there is no wiggle room. Since my build involved a few wires that needed to exit the case to reach my sensor, it was an extremely tight fit. Assembly doesn’t leave much room for anything besides the screen.The only thing that I can say could use improvement would be to use a screen that exposes the GPIO pins so that things like sensors can be attached for noobs like me who can’t design circuits yet. That would make it a little more user friendly, but also understandably raise the price.Overall, extremely happy with the product and would buy again for other projects without reservation.
M. A. Rubio –
I guess if you’re setting up a Raspberry Pi system, you know nothing is “plug n play.” This is no different. Expect to download and install several apps and libraries, execute at least one “make,” and several nano edits. I recommend the tutorials on Chris’ Basement on YouTube. Once that is done, however, it’s a truly nifty upgrade adding some great usability to the system. I use it as an Octoprint front-end. The provided stylus works much better than a finger tip, but a finger tip works, so you’re not dependent on the stylus. Also the stylus is just a piece of plastic, so any pointy thing will work in lieu of one.I’m running the screen on a Pi3b even though it’s sold for a Pi4. The only drawback of that is there is noticeable lag between button pushes, and execution. There is no perceptible lag on the Pi 4. Lastly, while the kit is advertised as being for a Pi4, you can’t use all the components at the same time. The fan mounts to an optional bezel that can’t be used if you have the touchscreen installed. The case is definitely made for a Pi4 and can’t be used for a Pi3 because of the two micro-HDMI ports. So, if you’re running the TFT on a Pi3 you can’t use the case or the fan, and if you’re running a Pi4 you can use the case and TFT but not the fan. Luckily for me, I could use the TFT on Pi3 and the case, with fan on a Pi4 project.