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* 2. Connect the FPC cable (golden) on LCD to the JP3 socket on RGB 50P TO 40/50P adapter.
 
* 2. Connect the FPC cable (golden) on LCD to the JP3 socket on RGB 50P TO 40/50P adapter.
 
: Note: please first unlock the ZIF connector then gently remove/insert the cable. As shown below
 
: Note: please first unlock the ZIF connector then gently remove/insert the cable. As shown below
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=== Software settings ===
 
=== Software settings ===
 
* 1. Write the Raspbian, Ubuntu Mate, or OSMC system image to your micro SD card. You can download the images from Raspberry Pi web site https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/  
 
* 1. Write the Raspbian, Ubuntu Mate, or OSMC system image to your micro SD card. You can download the images from Raspberry Pi web site https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/  
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* 3. Save the file and insert the SD card into your Pi.
 
* 3. Save the file and insert the SD card into your Pi.
 
* 4. Turn on the backlight switch.
 
* 4. Turn on the backlight switch.
* 5. Power up and the LCD will display in most cases.  
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* 5. Power up and the LCD will display in most cases.
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==

Revision as of 08:39, 1 June 2019

5inch LCD for Pi
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800x480, 5inch IPS Display for Raspberry Pi, DPI interface, no Touch
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Introduction

800x480, 5inch IPS Display for Raspberry Pi, DPI interface, no Touch

More

Features

  • 800x480 high resolution
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 2B/3B/Zero/Zero W
  • The TFT LCD is directly driven by Raspberry Pi DPI interface, refresh rate up to 60Hz
  • Supports Raspbian, Ubuntu, OSMC, etc.
  • Back light control to lower power consumption
  • Compact size, suit for various projects

How to use

Hardware connection

  • 1. Connect the RGB LCD HAT to the JP1 socket on RGB 50P TO 40/50P adapter with an FFC cable (white).
  • 2. Connect the FPC cable (golden) on LCD to the JP3 socket on RGB 50P TO 40/50P adapter.
Note: please first unlock the ZIF connector then gently remove/insert the cable. As shown below
5inch-LCD-for-Pi-4.jpg

Software settings

  • 1. Write the Raspbian, Ubuntu Mate, or OSMC system image to your micro SD card. You can download the images from Raspberry Pi web site https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
  • 2. Edit the /boot/config.txt file in the SD card and append the following lines:
dtoverlay=dpi24
enable_dpi_lcd=1
display_default_lcd=1
dpi_group=2
dpi_mode=87
dpi_output_format=0x6f005
hdmi_timings=800 0 40 48 88 480 0 13 3 32 0 0 0 60 0 32000000 6
Note:
  • You must make sure that there are no spaces on either side of the equal sign.
  • If your system is installed from NOOBS, you have to connect your Pi to another monitor and hold down the shift key while system booting to edit the config file.
  • 3. Save the file and insert the SD card into your Pi.
  • 4. Turn on the backlight switch.
  • 5. Power up and the LCD will display in most cases.

Resources

Documentation

Software

General Tutorial Series

Support

Support

If you require technical support, please go to the Support page and open a ticket.