Raspberry Pi 7” Touchscreen Display

Install Virtual Keyboard* Other Pi Accessories

The 7” Touchscreen Monitor for Raspberry Pi gives users the ability to create all-in-one, integrated projects such as tablets, infotainment systems and embedded projects. The 800 x 480 display connects via an adapter board which handles power and signal conversion. Only two connections to the Pi are required; power from the Pi’s GPIO port and a ribbon cable that connects to the DSI port present on all Raspberry Pi’s. Touchscreen drivers with support for 10-finger touch and an on-screen keyboard will be integrated into the latest Raspbian OS for full functionality without the need for a physical keyboard or mouse.

*Note: Your NEW Rasp Pi 7.0 needs you to Add a Virtual Keyboard….

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Technical Specification:

7” Touchscreen Display

Screen Dimensions: 194mm x 110mm x 20mm (including standoffs)

Viewable screen size: 155mm x 86mm

Screen Resolution 800 x 480 pixels

10 finger capacitive touch

Connects to the Raspberry Pi board using a ribbon cable connected to the DSI port

Adapter board is used to power the display and convert the parallel signals from the display to the serial (DSI) port on the Raspberry Pi

Will require the latest version of Raspbian OS to operate correctly

Features and Benefits

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a touch screen tablet, infotainment system, or standalone device.

Truly Interactive - the latest software drivers will support a virtual ‘on screen’ keyboard, so there is no need to plug in a keyboard and mouse.

Make your own ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) devices including a visual display. Simply connect your Raspberry Pi, develop a Python script to interact with the display, and you’re ready to create your own home automation devices with touch screen capability.

A range of educational software and programs available on the Raspberry Pi will be touch enabled, making learning and programming easier on the Raspberry Pi.

Kit Contents

7” Touchscreen Display

Adapter Board

DSI Ribbon cable

4 x stand-offs and screws (used to mount the adapter board and Raspberry Pi board to the back of the display

4 x jumper wires (used to connect the power from the Adapter Board and the GPIO pins on the Pi so the 2Amp power is shared across both units)

NOTE: THE RASPBERRY PI AND POWER SUPPLY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT AND ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.

Compatible With:

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Raspberry Pi Model B+

Raspberry Pi Model A+

The display will technically work with the Model A and Model B boards (connecting it to the DSI port on the Pi board), however the mounting holes on the back of the display will only line up with the newer board design (A+, B+, Pi 2 and Pi 3).

How to Install the Matchbox-Keyboard for your Pi

1. Connect a physical keyboard to the Raspberry Pi (or SSH into it if that’s your thing.)

2. Connect to the internet via WiFi or Ethernet.

3. Open the terminal.

4. Type sudo apt-get install matchbox-keyboard

5. Let the program download & install (takes 30s-1min depending on your connection.)

6. Exit the terminal & reboot your Pi.

7. The keyboard can be found by clicking the Menu -> Accessories -> Keyboard.

Operating System Support

In order to be sure you’re running the latest version of Raspbian, connect your Raspberry Pi to the Internet and then open LX Terminal. Type ‘sudo apt-get update’ to download the latest version of the OS. Once that’s complete, type ‘sudo apt-get upgrade’ to apply the download to your Raspberry Pi. That way you’ll have all of the latest drivers and software needed to support the touch screen display.

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Top Comments

cstanton over 5 years ago in reply to jack.chaney56

Pi 4 does not do display over USB-C.
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jack.chaney56 over 5 years ago in reply to swfanman

Not the same, bu has anyone tried using the Asus USB portable monitor? With USB-C on Pi4 I m thinking it might make for a good portable solution.
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shabaz over 5 years ago in reply to swfanman

Hi Travis,

Separate supplies is not a supported scenario, because then it is dependant on power sequencing, and might not function if (say) the display power is removed and then reapplied while the Pi is running. You might be able to get it to work under certain conditions or with certain commands, but you'd have to experiment.
The Pi display isn't hot-swappable like a HDMI monitor, it should all be treated as one whole unit along with the Pi, with a single power source, once it is attached.
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swfanman over 5 years ago

I just received one of these as a gift and love it, but I need help with a power issue. If I connect the power to the Raspberry Pi 3B+ GPIO then it works fine. However I want to use a separate power supply and that does not seem to be working. I have tried three different power supplies - a small iPhone adapter, a larger 2 amp adapter and the power supply I am currently using on my 3B+ which is a 2.5 amp supply. What exactly power supply do I need to power this display on its own or is there just an issue with the port and maybe I need to return it? Any assistance would be appreciated.
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iuriaranda over 6 years ago

I'd like to power the Pi and the screen independently, so I haven't connected the GPIO ports with the jumpers. The setup works correctly, but the problem comes when the screen is powered off and powered back on. In such case the Pi keeps running, but not the screen. The problem is that when the screen is powered on again, it doesn't turn on. I guess the Pi initialises the screen board when it boots. Is there a way to initialise the screen without the need to reboot the Pi?

Thanks!
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cstanton over 6 years ago in reply to tonygibbs9525

tonygibbs9525 depends on the version of the software on your raspberry pi, some guides claim it isn't necessary because it's possible for this information to transfer over the ribbon cable, however some people do find it is necessary. Your mileage may vary.

There doesn't appear to be any official way to calibrate the display.
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tonygibbs9525 over 6 years ago

Hi... the PiDisplay info does not mention connecting SDA & SCL (yellow & green).. is this not necessary...

also... how do I calibrate the touch (cursor) position on the screen ?

Tony
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responsible over 6 years ago

It is generally expensive. Where can I find it cheaper from?
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gstory20 over 7 years ago

Just got mine as a gift. (Looks like it is pre-owned because the adaptor board is already attached to the display (both physically via the stand-offs and electrically (via the ribbon cables).

I have two questions:

1. What if anything are the yellow and green wires for? They're not mentioned in the installation instructions.
2. I'm not sure I understand how to correctly insert the ribbon cable into the adaptor board.

Thanks.
Glenn
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shabaz over 7 years ago in reply to jorytsai

Hi Jory,

If you mean the white cable that connects to the Pi, then it is a 15-way, 1mm pitch 'flat flex' cable, not ribbon cable, with connections on opposite sides, and you can search for that on distributor websites for the length you want. Farnell and Newark do not have it at 12" length, but Adafruit does: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3671
It may work fine, no guarantee of that though in all conditions (it will only have been tested at the shorter supplied length) so you will have to test yourself. Adafruit website suggests it may work fine unofficially but they won't guarantee it either.
The known reliable working solution is to use it as designed (i.e. with the short length cable). Any time you try to exceed the boundaries, you'll need to test to a level that you're satisfied with, in the environment that you intend to use it in.
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