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Sainsmart 3.2 TFT + PI = Frustration

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I an a NOOB. No two ways about it. But I do know that I dont want to depend on shields to get things added. That being said:
I have a 3.2" Sainsmart touch sensitive TFT display and I want to use it with my PI. this is proving to be next to impossible as all the guides out there dont do a very good job for someone at my skill level.
I am hoping to lean on this amazing community to help me with some answers. I need to know how to pin the display to my PI and what drivers I will need to push it. I am asking this as we are mentoring some kids this summer in all things STEM and I thought it would be a cool takeaway for all of them to build a miniature MAME (roms) gaming box. Just a little something to bridge the gap! IF ANYONE could help I and the kids would be greatly appreciative. Just keep in mind any response will have to be VERBOSE as I am a noob image. I have attached all the files i have on the display.

Thanks in advance!    

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  • Ok Todd, still with us I hope image

     

    I have ordered one of the Sainsmart displays so that I have the same thing as you.

     

    How many of these devices were you planning to make at your summer camp? Just curious.

     

    I think we should go with the design and software referenced by Mike's links but I am now convinced that we do need to include the logic chip on the adapter we're going to make.

     

    I have all the parts I need to start protyping and I have enough to start work on the adapter PCB design. It'll be much neater than the designs shown on the link because there won't be any ribbon cables and will be much, much slimmer. It will work with both model A and B Pi's but will be slimmest with a model A, since we don't have ethernet or double height USB sockets to deal with.

     

    When we are done, I'll cross post to that chat so that more people are aware of the adapter we create.

     

    I think that is about it for now. I'll post back when I have made some progress.

  • in reply to guzunty

    I am still here! we are looking at about 10 units... some kids want to be in teams, some want to "lone wolf" it.

    I have read through everything and think we should start to correspond via email. Are you ok with that? I am going to private message you. I figure once we get these done we can post back to the community, etc... I have KiCAD and am starting to use it. I am so excited. Look for my PM

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  • in reply to guzunty

    I am still here! we are looking at about 10 units... some kids want to be in teams, some want to "lone wolf" it.

    I have read through everything and think we should start to correspond via email. Are you ok with that? I am going to private message you. I figure once we get these done we can post back to the community, etc... I have KiCAD and am starting to use it. I am so excited. Look for my PM

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