The starter kits for the 2.8-inch uLCD-28PTU-PI and 4.3-inch uLCD-43PTU-PI modules, developed by 4D Systems, provide all the necessary components for users to connect their Raspberry Pi to these new touchscreens and have their project ready to program in just a few minutes. A unique feature of the kits is the 4D shield Pi adapter, which connects to the Raspberry Pi's serial GPIO port and the touchscreen display module via a 5-pin cable. The shield adapter also replicates the Raspberry Pi's GPIO lines, allowing users easy access to other Raspberry Pi functions.
These displays offer a powerful HMI (Human-Machine Interface) solution for Raspberry Pi applications with resistive touch capability, integrated audio amplifier and speaker, and resolutions of 480 x 272 and 240 x 320 pixels for the 4.3 and 2.8 inch displays respectively.
Each starter kit contains: a 4D Shield serial adapter, a 2GB microSD card, a uUSB-PA5 programming adapter, a 150mm 5-way female-to-female jumper cable for quick connection to another device or a breadboard, a 5-way male-to-male adapter, and a quick start guide. It also includes a suite of ViSi-Genie application software libraries for communicating with the Raspberry Pi board and user code.
Jonathan Boxall, Global Head of Semiconductors at RS Components, commented: “There is enormous excitement surrounding Raspberry Pi among businesses and electronics enthusiasts, and these two touchscreen modules and associated tools from 4D Systems will further enhance the Raspberry Pi platform for prototyping, enabling users to quickly begin developing innovative Raspberry Pi-based applications.”
The 4D Systems 2.8-inch ULCD-28PTU-PI (SK-28PTU-PI) and 4.3-inch ULCD-43PT-PI (SK-43PT-PI) kits are available from RS online with 24-hour delivery.
