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<big><font color=#FF0000> '''Note: Some users may find that if they didn't set the config file for the first time, then after modifying it and reboot their pi, the LCD will flicker and has a ghost problem. In this case, please power off the LCD and put it aside for several hours.(wait for the flickering and ghost disappear), and test it again. (please make sure you have set the corresponding resolution as the guide below before using). And you can also adjust the potentiometer on the backside for properly display</font></big>
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== '''Introduction''' ==
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7-inch HDMI display, with a resolution of 1024×600 and a capacitive touch panel, which supports Raspberry Pi and can also be used as a computer monitor.
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== '''Features''' ==
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*7-inch IPS screen with a hardware resolution of 1024×600.
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*5-points capacitive touch control.
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==Documents==
*Use with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspbian / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie and WIN10 IoT, no need to install any drivers.
 
*Use as a computer monitor, it supports Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, five-point touch, no need to install any drivers.
 
*Support backlight control, more power saving.
 
 
 
=='''Working with PC'''==
 
 
 
==='''This LCD can support Windows 7/8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 system.'''===
 
 
 
How to use
 
 
 
1) Turn on the backlight switch on the back of the LCD.
 
 
 
2) Connect the Touch interface of the LCD to the USB interface of the PC.  Wait for a while, the windows will automatically recognize the touch function.
 
 
 
3) Connect the HDMI interface of the LCD to the HDMI interface of the PC.
 
 
 
Note:
 
When the computer is connected to multiple monitors at the same time, the touch effect of the 7inch LCD will be applied to the main screen by default. If you need to specify the touch to the secondary screen, see[[#Calibration touch on Win 10 PC]]
 
 
 
==='''Adjust the backlight on the Windows(for Rev4.1 version of the 7inch HDMI LCD(C))'''===
 
1. Download the [https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/e/e9/7C_brightness_Windows.zip 7C_Rev4.1_Windows backlight adjustment file] and unzip it to any directory on the computer.
 
 
 
2. Enter the corresponding directory, double-click to open the 7C_brightness_Windows.exe software, and drag the slider to adjust the backlight.
 
:[[File:7C_Brightness-1.png|600px]]
 
 
 
=='''Calibration touch on Win 10 PC'''==
 
Take the windows10 system as an example:
 
 
 
*1. Enter the Windows settings of the system, type in the search bar and click "Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input" (as shown in the picture below)
 
 
 
[[File:win10_touch011.png|700px]]
 
 
 
*2. Click "Setup" in the pop-up "Tablet PC Settings" interface:
 
 
 
[[File:win10_touch02.png|400px]]
 
 
 
 
 
*3. The following text prompt will appear on the screen. Please tap the touch screen with your finger, and the computer will recognize it as a touch screen.
 
 
 
<font color=red>【Note】If the touch screen is blank, press the "Enter" key, and the text prompt will switch to the touch screen. (The screen which displays the text prompt will be used as a touch screen!) </font>
 
 
 
[[File:win10_touch03.png|800px]]
 
=='''Working with Raspberry Pi'''==
 
==='''How to use'''===
 
This LCD can support Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie and WIN10 IoT systems. When the LCD works on systems such as Raspberry Pi, the resolution must be set manually, otherwise, it will cause abnormal display.
 
 
 
Please download the latest version of the image on the [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/ Raspberry Pi official website.]
 
 
 
1) Download the compressed file to the PC, and unzip it to get the .img file.
 
 
 
2) Connect the TF card to the PC, use SDFormatter.exe software to format the TF card.
 
 
 
3) Open the Win32DiskImager.exe software, select the system image downloaded in step 1, and click ‘Write’ to write the system image.
 
 
 
4) After the image has finished writing, open the config.txt file in the root directory of the TF card, add the following code at the end of config.txt, then save and quit the TF card safely.
 
max_usb_current=1
 
hdmi_group=2
 
hdmi_mode=87
 
hdmi_cvt 1024 600 60 6 0 0 0
 
hdmi_drive=1
 
5) Insert the TF card into the Raspberry Pi
 
 
 
6) Turn on the backlight switch on the back of the LCD.
 
 
 
7) Connect the Touch interface of the LCD to the USB interface of the Raspberry Pi.
 
 
 
8) Connect the HDMI interface of the LCD to the HDMI interface of the Raspberry Pi,  power on the Raspberry Pi,  and wait for a few seconds until the LCD displays normally.
 
 
 
【Note】
 
 
 
*On December 2, 2021, the Raspberry Pi OS was divided into two branches, the Buster branch, and the Bullseye branch. The Buster branch is a continuation of the old system and is more stable. The Bullseye branch added some new features, using open source libraries and new interfaces. Since the current Bullseye branch has just been released shortly, it is not stable yet. If you are an industrial user, it is strongly recommended to use the Buster branch.
 
 
 
*If you use the Buster branch system, you can use it according to the above configuration. But if you are using the Bullseye branch system, you need to modify the default KMS driver to FKMS driver for displaying the system desktop normally
 
 
 
Modification method: Open the config.txt file in the root directory of the TF card, find the following line:
 
<pre>
 
dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d
 
</pre>
 
 
 
change into
 
 
 
<pre>
 
dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
 
</pre>
 
* If you need to use the CSI camera under the Bullseye branch system. Since this branch uses the libcamera camera library by default, the library doesn't support FKMS drivers.
 
 
 
So in addition to the above modification, you also need to install the Raspicam camera library.
 
 
 
The installation method is as follows:
 
<pre>
 
cd ~
 
sudo apt install cmake
 
git clone https://github.com/raspberrypi/userland
 
cd userland
 
./buildme
 
sudo cp build/bin/* /bin/
 
 
 
</pre>
 
 
 
Then execute the following command to shut down the system:
 
<pre>
 
poweroff
 
</pre>
 
 
 
Connect the Raspberry Pi camera to the CSI interface of the Raspberry Pi, power on the Raspberry Pi again, and after the system boots, execute the following command:
 
 
 
Take a picture:
 
<pre>
 
raspistill -o image.jpg
 
</pre>
 
 
 
Take a video:
 
<pre>
 
raspivid -o video.h264 -t 10000
 
</pre>
 
 
 
==='''Adjust the backlight on the Raspberry Pi(for Rev4.1 version of the 7inch HDMI LCD(C))'''===
 
*Method 1
 
 
 
Download the file through the network, open the Raspberry Pi system terminal, and enter the following commands:
 
<pre>
 
wget https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/0/06/7C_brightness_Raspi.zip
 
sudo unzip 7C_brightness_Raspi.zip -d ./7C_brightness_Raspi/
 
cd 7C_brightness_Raspi
 
sudo chmod +x 7C_brightness_Raspi   
 
sudo ./7C_brightness_Raspi -b  X  # X range is 0~10, 0 is the darkest, 10 is the brightest
 
For example:sudo ./7C_brightness_Raspi -b  10
 
</pre>
 
 
 
*Method 2
 
 
 
Download [https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/0/06/7C_brightness_Raspi.zip 7C_Rev4.1_Raspberry Pi to adjust the backlight file] via PC, and unzip it to any directory of Raspberry Pi. Enter the Raspberry Pi terminal and enter the following commands:
 
<pre>
 
cd 7C_brightness_Raspi
 
sudo chmod +x 7C_brightness_Raspi   
 
sudo ./7C_brightness_Raspi -b  X  # X range is 0~10, 0 is the darkest, 10 is the brightest
 
For example:sudo ./7C_brightness_Raspi -b  10
 
</pre>
 
[[File:7C_Brightness.png|800px]]
 
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== '''Rotation'''(Working with Raspberry Pi) ==
 
 
 
'''Display Rotating'''
 
 
 
Add this statement in the config.txt file (the config file is located in the root directory of the TF card, which is named /boot):
 
display_rotate=1 #1:90;2: 180; 3: 270
 
<font color=red>Note: For Raspberry Pi 4, you need to comment out dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-V3D.
 
#dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-V3D.</font>
 
 
 
And then restart the Raspberry Pi after saving.
 
sudo reboot
 
'''Touch Rotating'''
 
 
 
After the display is rotated, the position of touch is incorrect because the touch doesn’t change with the display angle. So the touch also needs to be modified.
 
 
 
1.Install libinput.
 
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-input-libinput
 
 
 
If the system you installed is Ubuntu or Jetson Nano. The installation code is:
 
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-synaptics
 
 
 
2.Create the xorg.conf.d directory under /etc/X11/  (if the directory already exists, proceed directly to step 3).
 
sudo mkdir /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d
 
 
 
3.Copy the 40-libinput-conf file to the directory you created just now.
 
sudo cp /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/40-libinput.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/
 
4.Edit this file.
 
sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/40-libinput.conf
 
 
 
Find the part of the touchscreen, add the following statement inside, and then save the file.
 
Option "CalibrationMatrix" "0 1 0 -1 0 1 0 0 1"
 
 
 
Similar to the picture below:
 
 
 
[[File:touch roate.jpg]]<br />
 
 
 
5. Restart the Raspberry Pi.
 
sudo reboot
 
 
 
'''Note:'''
 
 
 
90 degree rotation: Option "CalibrationMatrix" "0 1 0 -1 0 1 0 0 1"
 
 
 
180 degree rotation: Option "CalibrationMatrix" "-1 0 1 0 -1 1 0 0 1"
 
 
 
270 degree rotation: Option "CalibrationMatrix" "0 -1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1"
 
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== '''About the version'''==
 
Rev4.1 version
 
*Update the USB touch protocol to improve the compatibility.
 
*Brightness is adjustable by USB interface.
 
*Modify drive circuit for enhancing the anti-interference ability.
 
*Change the touch panel color to black.
 
 
 
Rev3.1 version
 
*The Rev3.1 version mainly changes the touch chip of the Rev2.2 version from GT811 to GT911. The touch effect is better, and the anti-interference ability is enhanced at the same time.
 
*This version is fully compatible with Rev2.1 and Rev2.2, and users can replace it with confidence.
 
 
 
Rev2.2 version
 
*Rev2.2 version mainly adds VCOM adjustable potentiometer and related circuits of electromagnetic compatibility on the basis of Rev2.1.
 
*This version is fully compatible with the Rev2.1 version, and users can replace it with confidence.
 
 
 
Rev2.1 version:
 
*Upgrade to IPS screen, with the larger viewing angle and the clearer display effect, I believe you will like it.
 
*Use standard HID protocol, you can transplant your own system conveniently.
 
*Using with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspbian / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie and WIN10 IoT, single touch, no need to install any drivers.
 
*Using as a computer monitor, it supports Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, five-point touch, no need to install any drivers.
 
 
 
Rev1.1 version:
 
*Using private HID protocol, it is difficult to transplant to your own system
 
*Using with Raspberry Pi, you need to install a driver when the display connects to Raspbian or Ubuntu systems. and it doesn't support Kali, Retropie, and Windows 10 IoT.
 
 
 
== '''Resources''' ==
 
 
*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/c/cc/7inch_HDMI_LCD_%28C%29_User_Manual.pdf 7inch HDMI LCD (C) User Manual]
 
*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/c/cc/7inch_HDMI_LCD_%28C%29_User_Manual.pdf 7inch HDMI LCD (C) User Manual]
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*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/3/33/7inch-hdmi-lcd-c-panel-dimension.pdf 7inch HDMI LCD (C) panel dimension]
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*[https://www.waveshare.com/img/devkit/accessories/7inch-HDMI-LCD-Bicolor-Holder/7inch-HDMI-LCD-C-assemble.jpg Assembly tutorial with 7inch HDMI LCD (C) (with bicolor case)]
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*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/1/1f/Working_with_Volumio.pdf  Woring with Volumio]
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*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/a/a5/7inch_HDMI_LCD_%28C%29_Certification.rar CE RoHS]
 
=== Software ===
 
=== Software ===
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/d/d7/Panasonic_SDFormatter.zip Panasonic SDFormatter]
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/d/d7/Panasonic_SDFormatter.zip Panasonic SDFormatter]
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/7/76/Win32DiskImager.zip Win32DiskImager]
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/7/76/Win32DiskImager.zip Win32DiskImager]
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/5/56/Putty.zip PuTTY]
 
*[http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/5/56/Putty.zip PuTTY]
===Backlight Control===
 
Note: We don't recommend you to do any hardware modification, which may damage LCD if you are not good at it. So be careful when you following this manual
 
*[[:File:PWM control backlight manual.pdf|PWM control brightness of LCD]]
 
===External guides===
 
*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/1/1f/Working_with_Volumio.pdf  Woring with Volumio]
 
 
=== 3D Drawings ===
 
=== 3D Drawings ===
 
* [[:File:7inch_cad.zip|7inch HDMI LCD B/C Drawings]]
 
* [[:File:7inch_cad.zip|7inch HDMI LCD B/C Drawings]]
=== LCD Panel Dimension ===
 
* [http://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/3/33/7inch-hdmi-lcd-c-panel-dimension.pdf 7inch HDMI LCD (C) panel dimension]
 
===Certification===
 
*[https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/a/a5/7inch_HDMI_LCD_%28C%29_Certification.rar CE RoHS]
 
===Assembly tutorial===
 
*[https://www.waveshare.com/img/devkit/accessories/7inch-HDMI-LCD-Bicolor-Holder/7inch-HDMI-LCD-C-assemble.jpg Assembly tutorial with 7inch HDMI LCD (C) (with bicolor case)]
 
  
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{{FAQ| What should I do if I connect to the PC with LCD and it cannot display normally?
 
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*Some PC need to be restarted to make the LCD display normally.
 
*Some PC need to be restarted to make the LCD display normally.
 
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{{FAQ|How could I disable the rainbow screen?
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{{FAQ|How to change the splash screen of Pi?
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{{FAQ|What can I do if the thin red lines appear on the edge of the screen?
 
{{FAQ|What can I do if the thin red lines appear on the edge of the screen?
 
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*Edit the config.txt and add this line at the end of the config.txt file:
 
*Edit the config.txt and add this line at the end of the config.txt file:
<nowiki>hdmi_drive=1</nowiki>
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<pre>hdmi_drive=1</pre>
 
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{{FAQ|What should I do if the screen has the ghosting problem?
 
{{FAQ|What should I do if the screen has the ghosting problem?
 
|Adjust the adjustable potentiometer on the back. After the desktop is displayed, adjust the potentiometer to the best display effect, and then leave the screen for a while and wait for the ghost to disappear (it may take several hours).
 
|Adjust the adjustable potentiometer on the back. After the desktop is displayed, adjust the potentiometer to the best display effect, and then leave the screen for a while and wait for the ghost to disappear (it may take several hours).
 
[[File:Potentiometer of 7C.jpg|200px]]
 
[[File:Potentiometer of 7C.jpg|200px]]
 
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{{FAQ|How to use the touch function when connected to a Linux PC which is non-designated?
 
{{FAQ|How to use the touch function when connected to a Linux PC which is non-designated?
 
|You can try to compile the universal touch driver "hid-multitouch" into the kernel, which generally can make the touch function work.
 
|You can try to compile the universal touch driver "hid-multitouch" into the kernel, which generally can make the touch function work.
 
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{{FAQ|Can the brightness of the 7inch HDMI LCD (C) be adjusted by modifying the resistance?
 
{{FAQ|Can the brightness of the 7inch HDMI LCD (C) be adjusted by modifying the resistance?
|The default brightness has been adjusted to the highest, you can reduce the screen brightness by increasing the resistance of these two resistors in the picture below.
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|The default brightness has been adjusted to the highest, you can reduce the screen brightness by increasing the resistance of these two resistors in the picture below.<br />
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The picture below shows the Rev3.1 version, which is similar to other versions.<br />
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:[[File:7inch HDMI LCD FAQ02.jpg|400px]]
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The picture below shows the Rev3.1 version, which is similar to other versions.
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{{FAQ| How to disable the bootloader message while booting if it displays abnormally?
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:[[File:7inchC ghost.png|400px]]
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|Please run the following command to modify
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<pre>
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sudo -E rpi-eeprom-config --edit
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Change the DISABLE_HDMI value from 0 to 1, or add the line:
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:[[File:7inchC modification.png|400px]]
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[[File:7inch HDMI LCD FAQ02.jpg|400px]]
 
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{{FAQ|What is the working current for the 7inch HDMI LCD (C) when it works normally?
 
{{FAQ|What is the working current for the 7inch HDMI LCD (C) when it works normally?
|Using 5V power supply, the working current of turning on the backlight is about 490mA, and the working current of turning off the backlight is about 90mA.
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|Using a 5V power supply, the working current of turning on the backlight is about 490mA, and the working current of turning off the backlight is about 90mA.
 
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== '''Anti-Piracy''' ==
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{{RPi LCD Anti-Piracy}}
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== <font color=red>Beware of knock-offs</font> ==
 
{{Beware of knock-offs}}
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
 
{{Service02}}
 
{{Service02}}
 
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7inch HDMI LCD (C)
7inch HDMI LCD (C)
7inch HDMI LCD (C) (bicolor version

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Overview

7-inch HDMI display, with a resolution of 1024 × 600 and a capacitive touch panel, which supports Raspberry Pi and can also be used as a computer monitor.

More

Features

  • 7-inch IPS screen with a hardware resolution of 1024 × 600.
  • 5-point capacitive touch control.
  • When used with Raspberry Pi, supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie
  • Use as a computer monitor, it supports Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, five-point touch, no need to install any drivers.
  • Support Ubuntu when working with Jetson Nano.
  • Support backlight control, more power saving.

7inch HDMI LCD C Spec.png

Specification

Item Description Unit
Model 7inch HDMI LCD (C) /
Size 7.0 Inch
Viewing Angle 170 Deg
Resolution 1024×600 Pixels
Dimension 164.90(H)×106.96(V)×8(D) mm
Display Area 154.21(H)×85.92(V) mm
Pixel Pitch 0.1506(H) x 0.1432(V) mm
Color Gamut 45% NTSC
Max Brightness 300 cd/m²
Contrast 800:1 /
Backlight Adjustment PWM Software Adjustment /
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Display Interface Standard HDMI interface /
Power Port 5V /
Power Consumption 2.5 Watt

Electrical Parameters

Parameter Min. Value Standard Value Max. Value Unit Note
Input Voltage 4.75 5.00 5.25 V Note 1
Input Current 500 500 TBD mA Note 2
Operating Temperature 0 25 60 Note 3
Storage Temperature -10 25 70 Note 3

•Note 1: Input voltage exceeding the maximum value or improper operation may cause permanent damage to the device.
•Note 2: The input current should be ≥500mA, otherwise it will lead to start-up failure or abnormal display, and a long time in an abnormal state may cause permanent damage to the device.
•Note 3: Please do not put the display in a high temperature and high humidity storage environment for a long time, the display needs to work within the limit value, otherwise it will be possible to damage the display.

EDID Sequence Parameters

If the system of the main control board can automatically identify the EDID for display, there is no need to set the relevant timing parameters additionally.
Otherwise, you can refer to the following EDID settings:

Pixel Clock H Addressable H Blanking V Addressable V Blanking H Front Porch H Sync Width V Front Porch V Sync Width H Image Size V Image Size H Border V Border
49.00 1024 288 600 24 48 96 3 10 154 86 0 0

Interface Introduction

7inch HDMI LCD C Interface.jpg

Standard HDMI interface:control the display.
micro USB interface:for power supply and touch.
Backlight On/Off:for backlight control.

About the version

Rev4.1 version

  • Update the USB touch protocol to improve compatibility.
  • Brightness is adjustable by the USB interface.
  • Modify the drive circuit to enhance the anti-interference ability.
  • Change the touch panel color to black.

Rev3.1 version

  • The Rev3.1 version mainly changes the touch chip of the Rev2.2 version from GT811 to GT911. The touch effect is better, and the anti-interference ability is enhanced at the same time.
  • This version is fully compatible with Rev2.1 and Rev2.2, and users can replace it with confidence.

Rev2.2 version

  • Rev2.2 version mainly adds a VCOM adjustable potentiometer and related circuits of electromagnetic compatibility on the basis of Rev2.1.
  • This version is fully compatible with the Rev2.1 version, and users can replace it with confidence.

Rev2.1 version:

  • Upgrade to IPS screen, with a larger viewing angle and a clearer display effect, I believe you will like it.
  • Use standard HID protocol, you can transplant your own system conveniently.
  • Using with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspbian / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie and WIN10 IoT, single touch, no need to install any drivers.
  • Using as a computer monitor, it supports Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, five-point touch, no need to install any drivers.

Rev1.1 version:

  • Using private HID protocol, it is difficult to transplant to your own system.
  • Using Raspberry Pi, you need to install a driver when the display connects to Raspbian or Ubuntu systems. and it doesn't support Kali, Retropie, and Windows 10 IoT.

Anti-Piracy

Since the first-generation Raspberry Pi released, Waveshare has been working on designing, developing, and producing various fantastic touch LCDs for the Pi. Unfortunately, there are quite a few pirated/knock-off products in the market. They're usually some poor copies of our early hardware revisions, and comes with none support service.

To avoid becoming a victim of pirated products, please pay attention to the following features when purchasing:

RPi-LCD-Anti-Piracy.jpg

(Click to enlarge)

Beware of knock-offs

Please note that we've found some poor copies of this item in the market. They are usually made of inferior materials and shipped without any testing.

You might be wondering if the one you're watching or you've purchased in other non-official stores is original, feel free to contact us.

How to use

Working with Raspberry Pi

Hardware Connection

1. Connect the Touch interface to the USB interface of the Raspberry Pi.
2. Connect the HDMI interface to the HDMI interface of the Raspberry Pi.
7inch HDMI LCD C Pi Guides 01.jpg

Software Setting

This LCD can support Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie systems. When the LCD works on systems such as Raspberry Pi OS, the resolution must be set manually, otherwise, it will cause an abnormal display.

Please download the latest version of the image on the Raspberry Pi official website.

1) Download the compressed file to the PC, and unzip it to get the .img file.

2) Connect the TF card to the PC, and use SDFormatter software to format the TF card.

3) Open the Win32DiskImager software, select the system image downloaded in step 1, and click 'Write' to write the system image.

4) After the image has finished writing, open the config.txt file in the root directory of the TF card, add the following code at the end of config.txt, then save and quit the TF card safely.

hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt 1024 600 60 6 0 0 0
hdmi_drive=1

5) Insert the TF card into the Raspberry Pi, power on it, and wait a few seconds for a normal display.

Backlight Adjustment

wget https://files.waveshare.com/upload/0/01/Brightness-HDMI.zip
unzip Brightness-HDMI.zip
cd Brightness-HDMI
sudo chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

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Working with PC

Support Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

1) Connect the Touch interface of the LCD to the USB interface of the PC. Wait for a while, the windows will automatically recognize the touch function.

2) Connect the HDMI interface of the LCD to the HDMI interface of the PC. Wait for a while, the windows will automatically recognize the display function.

Note:
1) When the computer is connected to multiple monitors at the same time, the touch effect of the 7-inch LCD will be applied to the main screen by default. If you need to specify the touch to the secondary screen, see #Calibration touch on Win 10 PC
2) Some of PC cannot support the HDMI screen Hot Plug. In this case, restarting the PC can solve.
3) Sometimes LCD will flicker because of undersupplying from the USB cable of the PC. You need to connect an external power supply (5V/2A) to the DC port.

Brightness Adjustment on Windows via Software

1. Download and unzip USB Brightness Adjustment Demo.
2. Enter "WS_USB_Brightness_Win.exe", and then Windows can recognize it normally and prompt "the device is connected". You can drag the slider to adjust the backlight.
7C Brightness-1.png

Calibration touch on Win 10 PC

Take the windows10 system as an example:

  • 1. Enter the Windows settings of the system, type in the search bar, and click "Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input" (as shown in the picture below)

Win10 touch011.png

  • 2. Click "Setup" in the pop-up "Tablet PC Settings" interface:

Win10 touch02.png


  • 3. The following text prompt will appear on the screen. Please tap the touch screen with your finger, and the computer will recognize it as a touch screen.

【Note】If the touch screen is blank, press the "Enter" key, and the text prompt will switch to the touch screen. (The screen which displays the text prompt will be used as a touch screen!)

Win10 touch03.png

Dimensions

7inch HDMI LCD C Windows.png

FAQ

 Answer:
  • Make sure that the HDMI interface of the PC can output normally.
  • The PC only connects to this LCD as a monitor without others.
  • You should connect the touch cable first and then the HDMI cable.
  • Some PC need to be restarted to make the LCD display normally.
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Please add the following command to /boot/config.txt
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You can repalce the splash.png from the path /usr/share/plymouth/themes/pix/splash.png to yours.
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 Answer:
  • Edit the config.txt and add this line at the end of the config.txt file:
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 Answer:
Adjust the adjustable potentiometer on the back. After the desktop is displayed, adjust the potentiometer to the best display effect, and then leave the screen for a while and wait for the ghost to disappear (it may take several hours).

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 Answer:
You can try to compile the universal touch driver "hid-multitouch" into the kernel, which generally can make the touch function work.
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 Answer:
The default brightness has been adjusted to the highest, you can reduce the screen brightness by increasing the resistance of these two resistors in the picture below.

The picture below shows the Rev3.1 version, which is similar to other versions.

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 Answer:
Please run the following command to modify
sudo -E rpi-eeprom-config --edit

Change the DISABLE_HDMI value from 0 to 1, or add the line:

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 Answer:
Using a 5V power supply, the working current of turning on the backlight is about 490mA, and the working current of turning off the backlight is about 90mA.
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