Electronics

Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen Display (Official)

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Description

The 7-inch touchscreen Raspberry Pi monitor presents a versatile solution for the development of comprehensive embedded projects, including tablet devices and navigation systems. Managed by an adapter board, the display's power and signal conversion is efficiently orchestrated, delivering an 800 x 480 resolution output. A streamlined integration process necessitates only two connections to the Raspberry Pi: one for power, drawn from the GPIO port, and the other for a ribbon cable seamlessly interfacing with the DSI port. However, it's important to note that the DSI port is absent in Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W models. The touchscreen experience is augmented by advanced drivers that enable the deployment of a virtual 'on-screen' keyboard. Consequently, conventional input devices such as physical keyboards and mice are rendered optional, ensuring a more intuitive and engaging user interaction. Beyond its inherent interactivity, the amalgamation of this touchscreen monitor with the Raspberry Pi platform offers a platform for the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By pairing the monitor with Python scripting, the development of home automation devices enriched with touch-responsive capabilities is facilitated, thereby enabling a seamless convergence of technology and practicality. The educational sector also stands to benefit from this convergence. The touchscreen's compatibility with a spectrum of educational software and programs specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi environment ensures a more immersive and interactive learning and programming experience.

 

Features:

  • Project Versatility: Capable of transforming a Raspberry Pi into a multifunctional touchscreen tablet, infotainment hub, or standalone device, thereby accommodating a wide array of project applications.
  • Enhanced Interactivity: The inclusion of advanced software drivers for a virtual 'on-screen' keyboard elevates user interactions by offering an alternative to traditional input methods.
  • IoT Enrichment: Enabling the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices with touch capabilities through seamless integration and Python scripting, facilitating the realization of home automation projects.
  • Educational Enhancement: Extending compatibility to a range of touch-enabled educational software and programs tailored for Raspberry Pi, fostering a more engaging and comprehensive learning and programming environment.

 

Specifications

  •  7-inch screen
  •  800x480 resolution at 60 frames
  •  Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen supporting 10 finger touches
  •  24-bit RGB color
  •  70-degree viewing angle
  •  Connects to the Raspberry Pi models

(NOTE the mounting holes are not compatible with the original Model B, and Model A-boards)

 

Package Includes:

  • 1 x 7" Touch Screen Display
  • 1 x Display Ribbon Cable
  • 1 x Adapter Board
  • 4 x Jumper Wires
  • 4 x Screws
  • 4 x Stand-offs