Reddit mentions of ELECROW 5 Inch Raspberry Pi Screen Touchscreen 800x480 TFT LCD Display HDMI Interface for Raspberry Pi 4B 3B+ 3B 2B+ BB Black Banana Pi Windows 10 8 7

power bank

compute stick

monitor

mouse+keyboard

mounting solution

5" touchscreen

5v amplifier

USB audio adapter

USB battery bank

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_D9tmybPAMY2D5

Here's a link to the screen. I actually used the box it came in as the container for The BOX!

I actually bought this for my headless unit. It's good to plug in from time to time to monitor BIOS updates or do some light troubleshooting. It was cheap, and it can fit in a pocket. However, I wouldn't want to do any real work on that screen.

I have a Node 804 case, and I'm actually considering making a cutout in the front cover, and just mounting this screen right in front.

This one! It's just a bare LCD mounted on a PCB, no enclosure or anything.

Your price point and screen size is unrealistic, but here is a 5” screen for 37$

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-RPA05010R-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-RPA05010R-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

Will be very different for every case. Just mount how you can and power/signal

Just bought this one for 32, looks like it's 39 now but it's not too bad. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2

It's just an hdmi raspberry pi monitor. It plugs in with a dvi to hdmi adapter (my motherboard only has dvi) and is powered via micro USB. It's really nice for when I want to reinstall video drivers or for whatever reason the internet on it goes out and I have to fix it. Plus I can just pop into the room and take a quick look at how it's doing if I'm not at my personal computer. You can find it here

Can find them on amazon. Try this. They have hdmi Inputs on some. They are used with raspberry pi’s

Elecrow 5 inch Touch Screen 800x480 TFT LCD Display HDMI Interface Supports Raspberry Pi 1/2/3 Model B A+ B+ BB Black, Banana Pi Windows 10 8 7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G4QUCbC30AZTA

I have seen some as low as $35 on Amazon for a 5in pi screen.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qvQGzbM6T26C4

would something like this work? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elecrow-Monitor-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521996366&sr=8-3&keywords=hdmi+screen+raspberry+pi+3&dpID=512-gZsp6EL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Looking at this one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_smbvCbJ6QDHH3

I’m still deciding if I’m gonna stick it inside the case or have it mounted somewhere

I think what you’re looking for is specific tech and libraries to use.

If you known Python already Python is perfect for this. Use the requests module to make the api calls.

This is a cool guide for basic Python GUIs.

And may I recommend a small touchscreen that mounts right in top of the RPI

How much of a budget? How comfortable are you hacking electronics?

I used one of these on a portable, there are other 'brands' all seem to be the same hardware, $35-45 depending. Pretty much plug and play.

If you can settle for composite video and sussing out some electronics, you can gut one of the legion of composite-in TFT LCDs sold for aftermarket car reverse/dash cams, like this . You can either give it 12v in, or in almost every case, somewhere on the controller is a dc-dc converter to 5v and you can power it there from your pi. More effort, maybe some cussing, but easily had for <$20. (Here's a handheld built with one: GamePi Zero )

It is a 5" elecrow lcd w/ touch made specifically for a pi (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526732557&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=5+inch+elecrow&dpPl=1&dpID=512-gZsp6EL&ref=plSrch ) and its getting power though the gpio pins of a pi 3 and its getting video through the small hdmi connector included with the screen.

International: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1527513281&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=raspberry+pi+display


UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527513224&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=raspberry+pi+display&psc=1

That is this. It is connected via ribbon hdmi cable to the GPU, and a micro usb for power.

What are you trying to do anyway? If you just want a small HDMI screen then you can get something like this. You don't actually need to use it with a RPi as it is just a very small HDMI monitor and a separate touchscreen. If you provide power then you can just plug in a HDMI source. If you want to occasionally monitor a HDMI source but use the RPi the rest of the time then I'd think about using a HDMI switch instead to toggle between them.

It was this 800x480 TFT touchscreen from Elecrow. Cost around 37$, and I've had no complaints with it to date. Surprisingly sharp, and you can actually use it just as a normal HDMI screen as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-RPA05010R-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

take it apart. probably want to buy a couple, because you'll probably break the first 1 or two taking them apart.

I'm not 100% if you can actually separate the layers. but it might be worth a shot

It's a Raspberry Pi display. Since it's only 800 x 480 and have less than ideal viewing angles, definitely for the image purists. But gets the job done and being USB powered (1A) is a bonus! Not having audio is not a big deal since I'm at work.

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479418198&sr=1-5&keywords=raspberry+pi+display

No this is way over complicated. Look at the top review on this link:

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1479173937&sr=1-1&keywords=5%22+elecrow

The review does have one major error. The line that says 800 400 60 6 0 0 0 should have 840 instead of 800. Everything else is correct.

Technically you could do it over the GUI and just edit the file but I have always done it on the terminal. If you are using rasbian or retrobie (built on rasbian) the file is located at /boot/config.txt
In the terminal you could use the nano editor to change the text in the file (sudo nano /boot/config.txt). This is all documented really well on the official pi website, be careful in the config file as you can mess up a lot of stuff.

Berryboot is a bit different, it has its on config file that overwrites the OS config files and you would have to search on google for its location. If that is going to be too complicated, you could just install retropie on top of rasbian and switch between the two.

All this being said, I have the official touch screen as well as some of these off brands one and it works wonders. If configuring files isn't a strong point, saving up for the pi brand touch screen is worth it in my opinion, but you also don't get the fun of learning the linux platform.

One last thing, if you buy one of the off brand screens, don't bother with noobs. I would suggest imaging the card directly. I've found noobs causes some weird issues with custom configurations.

Think it's this

Or if you prefer Amazon, this is what I am using: ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen 800x480 TFT LCD Display HDMI Interface for Raspberry Pi 4B 3B+ 3B 2B+ BB Black Banana Pi Windows 10 8 7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TU2XDbDR1SYAZ

Elecrow RPA05010R HDMI 5-Inch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's the linked one. Powered by USB, runs to GPU via HDMI and is used like a 3rd monitor

Exactly what android image are you trying to use? Got a link? I have a lcd that uses the hdmi port, the only config change I have to do with it is edit the config.txt file.
Even without the configuration change it works, but the colors and res are goofy.


As for the touch screen.
Any that use touch would require gpio pins usage and that may not work right under android.

Elecrow RPA05010R HDMI 5-Inch 800x480 TFT LCD Display with Touch Screen Monitor for Raspberry Pi B+/2B/3B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2

I can try to test android on it this weekend if I knew what android you used.

I also wonder why you want android on a pi. But I guess its because you can. .. ʘ‿ʘ

You could use a small LCD screen connected by HDMI. A quick search turned this up: https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/

Temps and weather you can get over the internet.

You will need a proper audio hat for white noise and music. A buzzer only needs some simple electronics connected to GPIO.

Here is the Amazon link.

Hi Bethrezen, I've just purchased the following
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It doesn't come with cables but you need Hdmi and type b USB to power it. It's really simple

I got one of these, works fab https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013JECYF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's funny. You read my mind. The LCD micro usb is just for power so I'm looking at the pinout to see if I can just wire that by hand. I'm not using the header block at all since I don't care about touch screen. I even removed it. Pads are there though so I can probably wire for power.

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As far as controls, well, that isn't really an option I'm afraid. I'm using a classic nes controller but then adding X, Y, L1, R1, and Function buttons to it. This works fine without the promicro but I can't get them to show as one controller. That's where the promicro comes in.

It's been suggested, but the 5" Raspberry Pi screen would work, but has a resolution of 800x480. Another advantage is it can be powered by a USB battery bank via the micro USB.

Personally I'd go with something like this 7" 1024x600 and power it via a 12v/5v power bank and you'd be in it for $95, but that's because I'd like a slightly larger image.

When I used to install security cameras I used a Photography external output as it has an included battery and is pretty simple.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JECYF2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

mine is not the exact same model mine is this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JECYF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . but i'll give it a try

Sorry, original comment got removed because it broke a rule. This one should be OK.

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I actually got my inspiration from a guy with the same case as yours. It might be worth checking out.

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This is the screen I got. It's 37 USD.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2

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However, the guy in the video uses this one. And it looks like it's much easier to install. But it's also 55 USD.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L6O2NEE

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The second one I linked, also has side connectors for USB power and HDMI. Makes it look cleaner in your scenario, where there's a cutout to the right of the SSD mount, for easy cable routing :)

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-RPA05010R-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

Small HDMI screen that can be powered with a separate USB plug do you? Like this I believe it can be powered off GPIO or from the MicroUSB socket.

Thank you!

Hows this monitor?

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https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-RPA05010R-800x480-Display-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2

Thank you! Pi 3 sounds like a solid option, then. Since I basically know nothing about what I'm doing, going with the noob-friendly set-up seems best.

 

Here's what I'm looking at:

 

Rapsberry Pi 3

 

Sense HAT

 

5" touchscreen monitor

 

Keyboard

 

Pre-loaded 8GB SD card

 

I already have a USB mouse and power supply. All of this sets me back about $135 USD. Seem reasonable? Would this be everything I need for a lil weather station, besides a casing of some sort?

Elecrow RPA05010R HDMI 5-Inch 800x480 TFT LCD Display with Touch Screen Monitor for Raspberry Pi B+/2B/3B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JECYF2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
This works pretty well with my setup.

I'm thinking about trying to make a custom mobile Retro Pie system with a friend of mine, and I've been looking at using this screen together with a Pi 3B to do it, but I had a few questions about the screen.

1. I don't think I'll need the touchscreen function, but just in case I decide I do, will the driver still work with Retro Pie, or does it need a different OS to work?
   
   
2. It seems to come with a very small HDMI to HDMI connector. will this thing allow it to behave just like a passive screen, without any need for drivers?
   
   
3. If you use HDMI to connect it, can it still function as a touch screen with the proper drivers, or does the touchscreen only work while connected using the GPIO pins?
   
   
4. Does it require it's own power, or does the Pi supply the power?
   
   Thank you!

It's available on Amazon for $40. My brother got me one for Christmas!