Difference between revisions of "Template:RPi LCD FAQ"
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− | {{FAQ | + | |5inch HDMI LCD |
+ | |4inch RPi LCD (A) | ||
+ | |3.5inch RPi LCD (A) | ||
+ | |3.2inch RPi LCD (B) = | ||
+ | {{FAQ|How to apply the RPi LCD in a custom Raspbian system image? | ||
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Configure your Pi: | Configure your Pi: | ||
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* You should make sure the custom mirror image used can boot to desktop. Check the configuration: Enable Boot to Desktop/Scratch -> Desktop Log in as user 'pi' at the graphical desktop | * You should make sure the custom mirror image used can boot to desktop. Check the configuration: Enable Boot to Desktop/Scratch -> Desktop Log in as user 'pi' at the graphical desktop | ||
− | Download | + | Download LCD-show-YYMMDD.tar.gz and extract it. Copy the file LCD-show.tar.gz into your custom mirror image via the network or an U disk. Run the following commands: |
tar xvf LCD-show.tar.gz | tar xvf LCD-show.tar.gz | ||
cd LCD-show/ | cd LCD-show/ | ||
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sudo ./LCD-hdmi | sudo ./LCD-hdmi | ||
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+ | {{FAQ|Why the LCD doesn't work with my Raspbian? | ||
+ | |To use the LCD with the Raspberry Pi official image, driver should be installed first. Please refer to the user manual. | ||
+ | However, for the first testing, you may want to use our provided image directly.}} | ||
+ | {{FAQ|Why the LCD still doesn't work with the Waveshare provided image? | ||
+ | |Make sure the hardware connection is correct and connects fine. | ||
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+ | Make sure the image in TF card is burnt correctly. | ||
− | + | The PWR will keep on and the ACT will keep blinking when the Raspberry Pi starts up successfully, in case both of the two LEDs keep on, it is possible that the image were burnt incorrectly OR the TF card were in bad contact.}} | |
− | + | {{FAQ|Which power supply should I use? | |
− | + | |'''It is strongly recommended to use a stand-alone 5V/2A power adapter, because the USB port of PC might not have enough power to support the Pi and LCD.'''}} | |
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Latest revision as of 07:10, 15 August 2016
Answer:
To use the LCD with the Raspberry Pi official image, driver should be installed first. Please refer to the user manual.
However, for the first testing, you may want to use our provided image directly.
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Answer:
Make sure the hardware connection is correct and connects fine.
Make sure the image in TF card is burnt correctly.
The PWR will keep on and the ACT will keep blinking when the Raspberry Pi starts up successfully, in case both of the two LEDs keep on, it is possible that the image were burnt incorrectly OR the TF card were in bad contact.{{{5}}}
Answer:
It is strongly recommended to use a stand-alone 5V/2A power adapter, because the USB port of PC might not have enough power to support the Pi and LCD.
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