which screens work with Pi Zero

Does any one have any information on screens for Pi Zero? I'm looking for a touch screen, 2-1/2"to 3 1/2". I'm guessing some "wiring" is going to have to be done but a recommended screen would be a good start.

Thanks in advance :-)

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rew over 9 years ago

With respect to "screens" the 'zero is exactly the same as all other raspberry pis.

There is one exception: The 'zero does not have a DSI: Display Serial Interface. This means that DSI screens will not work. As far as I know there is only one screen for raspberry pi that uses DSI, and that is the official raspberry pi 7" TFT touch screen.

On the other hand, you should be a bit careful. I ordered a raspberry pi screen with my favorite PCB prototyping shop. The display they sent comes with a driver embedded inside a binary kernel image. They won't provide sources. (this illegal, but I don't have the time to get mad at them about it). This also means that I can't use the display on a raspberry pi 2.

So, if you're looking for a display, make sure that you investigate the drivers issue before you buy.
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Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to rew

Thank you. This is hard to find information. I presume the other screens just plug onto the GPIO header and with a tweak of raspian config it will be up and running
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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

Just a little hint, if you start your discussions as a question, you can mark people's answers helpful and correct, with gives them reputation points, and helps them earn badges.

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Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to mconners

Hi Mike,

could you explain please? I did start the thread with a question. This is probably my first "forum" I've been on, or at least in a long time so please excuse my ignorance.
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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

When you start the topic, there is a checkbox underneath the title box to mark the discussion as a question. Each answer will have a button to mark the question as helpful or correct.
That's all.

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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to mconners

I'm also not sure if you can edit it after the fact.

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Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to rew

Thanks Roger.

I have purchased a screen on ebay and asked the seller for drivers. I will post when I have good information.
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Problemchild over 9 years ago in reply to mconners

That FBSPI driver seems to be exceptionally useful Michael. I've kept an eye on it's development but not really used it in anger.
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gadget.iom over 9 years ago in reply to mconners

You can within 15 minutes of creating the discussion I believe.
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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Yeah, I thought it was 15 or 30, pretty sure it was past that point when I mentioned it. I so infrequently ask questions as opposed to answer, I really wasn't sure.

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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to Problemchild

John Alexander wrote:

...not really used it in anger.

I'm not 100% sure what that means, but I like it.

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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Also, It's not a big deal, I don't really do this for the points, but I figured I'd point it out since he is new to the site.

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mconners over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Also, It's not a big deal, I don't really do this for the points, but I figured I'd point it out since he is new to the site.

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