https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-bProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-bFri, 05 May 2023 15:51:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9f65251d-b33a-40ab-bd9f-8f4ea53b4b72e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 3:51:54 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>element14</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/piface_control_and_display_2_add_on_board_for_raspberry_pi_b_500x418_1579632789.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+" /> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-1be23" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2434231&nsku=78X5848&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1be23'));" data-farnell="2434231" data-newark="78X5848" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC13527" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 Unshackle your Raspberry Pi from its keyboard, mouse and monitor! With PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display you can put your Raspberry Pi where you would never think possible. Saves space and power by removing the need for a monitor, yet still providing a user interface.</p> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 is an add-on board for Raspberry Pi that includes a character display, buttons and knobs to allow for interfacing with the single board computer without the use of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Display status information, messages and menus, and then control your Pi with an IR remote control or onboard buttons with&nbsp;PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display.<br /><br />Ideal for using in XBMC media servers, Internet radios or in your own Raspberry Pi applications. Get started quickly by using the single line install script pulling in all the driver code needed to run the pre-designed examples. Get internet radio in superfast time!. The PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display software also allows for the easy creation of your own bitmap icons. Customisable for whatever applications you need.</p> <p><strong>Key Applications:</strong> XBMC Media Servers, Internet Radios, Customized Rpi applications</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control and Display 2</li> <li>16 character by 2 line alphanumeric display</li> <li>User definable custom characters</li> <li>LED display backlight</li> <li>IR receiver for infrared remote control</li> <li>3-position navigation switch</li> <li>5 tactile switches</li> <li>Quick and easy menu building Python libraries provided</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control &amp; Display 2 Board</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1765332.pdf?_ga=2.104818240.1102947340.1501484243-2139189380.1471325114" target="_blank">PiFace Control &amp; Display PiFace Control &amp; Display (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-code"></i> <a href="http://piface.github.io/pifacecad/" target="_blank">PiFace Control and Display (CAD)’s documentation (html)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">FAQs</h3> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I configure the Raspberry Pi CAD?</h4> <div class="">You must enable the Raspberry Pi&#39;s SPI (serial peripheral interface). Open a terminal window and type: sudo raspi-config Use the arrow keys to select Option 8 - Advanced Options. Choose option A5 (SPI).</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Which computer language does it support?</h4> <div class="">It supports Python. To install, type the following command in the terminal: sudo-apt get install python-pifacecad python3-pifacecad</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I set up my IR remote?</h4> <div class="">You need to configure the module to use GPIO pin 23 using the Linux &quot;modprobe&quot; command. Detailed information is provided in the operating instructions.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">I am getting a Python error when running sysinfo.py using the Raspberry Pi 2B. How can I resolve this?</h4> <div class="">The Raspberry Pi 2 kernel changes the way that devices are handled. Try typing: sudo raspi-config , go to Option 8 - Advanced Options and disable A5 -Device Tree. Then, reboot.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Where do I find up-to-date information on the Pi Face CAD software?</h4> <div class="">Visit the GitHub Respository at: https://github.com/piface/pifacecad</div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1154, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lcd, element14, raspberry pi, display, mcu, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, internet radio, piface</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:24:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9f65251d-b33a-40ab-bd9f-8f4ea53b4b72e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:24:42 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1154, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>element14</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/piface_control_and_display_2_add_on_board_for_raspberry_pi_b_500x418_1579632789.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+" /> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-4a07d" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2434231&nsku=78X5848&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4a07d'));" data-farnell="2434231" data-newark="78X5848" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC13527" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 Unshackle your Raspberry Pi from its keyboard, mouse and monitor! With PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display you can put your Raspberry Pi where you would never think possible. Saves space and power by removing the need for a monitor, yet still providing a user interface.</p> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 is an add-on board for Raspberry Pi that includes a character display, buttons and knobs to allow for interfacing with the single board computer without the use of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Display status information, messages and menus, and then control your Pi with an IR remote control or onboard buttons with&nbsp;PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display.<br /><br />Ideal for using in XBMC media servers, Internet radios or in your own Raspberry Pi applications. Get started quickly by using the single line install script pulling in all the driver code needed to run the pre-designed examples. Get internet radio in superfast time!. The PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display software also allows for the easy creation of your own bitmap icons. Customisable for whatever applications you need.</p> <p><strong>Key Applications:</strong> XBMC Media Servers, Internet Radios, Customized Rpi applications</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control and Display 2</li> <li>16 character by 2 line alphanumeric display</li> <li>User definable custom characters</li> <li>LED display backlight</li> <li>IR receiver for infrared remote control</li> <li>3-position navigation switch</li> <li>5 tactile switches</li> <li>Quick and easy menu building Python libraries provided</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control &amp; Display 2 Board</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1765332.pdf?_ga=2.104818240.1102947340.1501484243-2139189380.1471325114" target="_blank">PiFace Control &amp; Display PiFace Control &amp; Display (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-code"></i> <a href="http://piface.github.io/pifacecad/" target="_blank">PiFace Control and Display (CAD)’s documentation (html)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">FAQs</h3> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I configure the Raspberry Pi CAD?</h4> <div class="">You must enable the Raspberry Pi&#39;s SPI (serial peripheral interface). Open a terminal window and type: sudo raspi-config Use the arrow keys to select Option 8 - Advanced Options. Choose option A5 (SPI).</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Which computer language does it support?</h4> <div class="">It supports Python. To install, type the following command in the terminal: sudo-apt get install python-pifacecad python3-pifacecad</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I set up my IR remote?</h4> <div class="">You need to configure the module to use GPIO pin 23 using the Linux &quot;modprobe&quot; command. Detailed information is provided in the operating instructions.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">I am getting a Python error when running sysinfo.py using the Raspberry Pi 2B. How can I resolve this?</h4> <div class="">The Raspberry Pi 2 kernel changes the way that devices are handled. Try typing: sudo raspi-config , go to Option 8 - Advanced Options and disable A5 -Device Tree. Then, reboot.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Where do I find up-to-date information on the Pi Face CAD software?</h4> <div class="">Visit the GitHub Respository at: https://github.com/piface/pifacecad</div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lcd, element14, raspberry pi, display, mcu, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, internet radio, piface</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:11:23 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9f65251d-b33a-40ab-bd9f-8f4ea53b4b72e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:11:23 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1154, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>element14</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/piface_control_and_display_2_add_on_board_for_raspberry_pi_b_500x418_1579632789.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+" /> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-01325" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('01325'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 Unshackle your Raspberry Pi from its keyboard, mouse and monitor! With PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display you can put your Raspberry Pi where you would never think possible. Saves space and power by removing the need for a monitor, yet still providing a user interface.</p> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 is an add-on board for Raspberry Pi that includes a character display, buttons and knobs to allow for interfacing with the single board computer without the use of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Display status information, messages and menus, and then control your Pi with an IR remote control or onboard buttons with&nbsp;PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display.<br /><br />Ideal for using in XBMC media servers, Internet radios or in your own Raspberry Pi applications. Get started quickly by using the single line install script pulling in all the driver code needed to run the pre-designed examples. Get internet radio in superfast time!. The PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display software also allows for the easy creation of your own bitmap icons. Customisable for whatever applications you need.</p> <p><strong>Key Applications:</strong> XBMC Media Servers, Internet Radios, Customized Rpi applications</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control and Display 2</li> <li>16 character by 2 line alphanumeric display</li> <li>User definable custom characters</li> <li>LED display backlight</li> <li>IR receiver for infrared remote control</li> <li>3-position navigation switch</li> <li>5 tactile switches</li> <li>Quick and easy menu building Python libraries provided</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control &amp; Display 2 Board</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1765332.pdf?_ga=2.104818240.1102947340.1501484243-2139189380.1471325114" target="_blank">PiFace Control &amp; Display PiFace Control &amp; Display (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-code"></i> <a href="http://piface.github.io/pifacecad/" target="_blank">PiFace Control and Display (CAD)’s documentation (html)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">FAQs</h3> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I configure the Raspberry Pi CAD?</h4> <div class="">You must enable the Raspberry Pi&#39;s SPI (serial peripheral interface). Open a terminal window and type: sudo raspi-config Use the arrow keys to select Option 8 - Advanced Options. Choose option A5 (SPI).</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Which computer language does it support?</h4> <div class="">It supports Python. To install, type the following command in the terminal: sudo-apt get install python-pifacecad python3-pifacecad</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I set up my IR remote?</h4> <div class="">You need to configure the module to use GPIO pin 23 using the Linux &quot;modprobe&quot; command. Detailed information is provided in the operating instructions.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">I am getting a Python error when running sysinfo.py using the Raspberry Pi 2B. How can I resolve this?</h4> <div class="">The Raspberry Pi 2 kernel changes the way that devices are handled. Try typing: sudo raspi-config , go to Option 8 - Advanced Options and disable A5 -Device Tree. Then, reboot.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Where do I find up-to-date information on the Pi Face CAD software?</h4> <div class="">Visit the GitHub Respository at: https://github.com/piface/pifacecad</div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lcd, element14, raspberry pi, display, mcu, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, internet radio, piface</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:17:19 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9f65251d-b33a-40ab-bd9f-8f4ea53b4b72e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/21536/piface-control-and-display-2-add-on-board-for-raspberry-pi-b#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:17:19 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 1154, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>element14</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/piface_control_and_display_2_add_on_board_for_raspberry_pi_b_500x418_1579632789.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="PiFace Control and Display 2 add on board for Raspberry Pi B+" /> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">PIFACE Control and DISPLAY 2</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-cef9e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2434231&nsku=78X5848&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cef9e'));" data-farnell="2434231" data-newark="78X5848" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="SC13527" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 Unshackle your Raspberry Pi from its keyboard, mouse and monitor! With PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display you can put your Raspberry Pi where you would never think possible. Saves space and power by removing the need for a monitor, yet still providing a user interface.</p> <p>PiFace Control and Display 2 is an add-on board for Raspberry Pi that includes a character display, buttons and knobs to allow for interfacing with the single board computer without the use of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Display status information, messages and menus, and then control your Pi with an IR remote control or onboard buttons with&nbsp;PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display.<br /><br />Ideal for using in XBMC media servers, Internet radios or in your own Raspberry Pi applications. Get started quickly by using the single line install script pulling in all the driver code needed to run the pre-designed examples. Get internet radio in superfast time!. The PiFace&trade; Control&nbsp;and Display software also allows for the easy creation of your own bitmap icons. Customisable for whatever applications you need.</p> <p><strong>Key Applications:</strong> XBMC Media Servers, Internet Radios, Customized Rpi applications</p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control and Display 2</li> <li>16 character by 2 line alphanumeric display</li> <li>User definable custom characters</li> <li>LED display backlight</li> <li>IR receiver for infrared remote control</li> <li>3-position navigation switch</li> <li>5 tactile switches</li> <li>Quick and easy menu building Python libraries provided</li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>PiFace Control &amp; Display 2 Board</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Quick Start Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1765332.pdf?_ga=2.104818240.1102947340.1501484243-2139189380.1471325114" target="_blank">PiFace Control &amp; Display PiFace Control &amp; Display (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-code"></i> <a href="http://piface.github.io/pifacecad/" target="_blank">PiFace Control and Display (CAD)’s documentation (html)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">FAQs</h3> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I configure the Raspberry Pi CAD?</h4> <div class="">You must enable the Raspberry Pi&#39;s SPI (serial peripheral interface). Open a terminal window and type: sudo raspi-config Use the arrow keys to select Option 8 - Advanced Options. Choose option A5 (SPI).</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Which computer language does it support?</h4> <div class="">It supports Python. To install, type the following command in the terminal: sudo-apt get install python-pifacecad python3-pifacecad</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">How do I set up my IR remote?</h4> <div class="">You need to configure the module to use GPIO pin 23 using the Linux &quot;modprobe&quot; command. Detailed information is provided in the operating instructions.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">I am getting a Python error when running sysinfo.py using the Raspberry Pi 2B. How can I resolve this?</h4> <div class="">The Raspberry Pi 2 kernel changes the way that devices are handled. Try typing: sudo raspi-config , go to Option 8 - Advanced Options and disable A5 -Device Tree. Then, reboot.</div> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Where do I find up-to-date information on the Pi Face CAD software?</h4> <div class="">Visit the GitHub Respository at: https://github.com/piface/pifacecad</div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lcd, element14, raspberry pi, display, mcu, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, internet radio, piface</div>