Waveshare 5 inch HDMI Resistive Touchscreen Display

Waveshare 5 inch HDMI Resistive Touchscreen Display

The 5-inch Resistive Touch Screen LCD display provides various support systems such as Raspberry Pi, Banana Pi, Banana Pro, BeagleBone Black, etc.  This Resistive Touch Screen display supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7 OS. For the Windows 10/8.1/8 OS. This LCD display can support Raspbian / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie and WIN10 IoT systems. When the LCD display works on systems such as Raspberry Pi, the resolution must be set manually, otherwise, it will cause an abnormal display. There is no such problem when the LCD works on the PC version of Windows.

The built-in HDMI interface enables the Waveshare display to work as a computer monitor just like any other HDMI screen. The Touch Screen display comes with a preloaded Raspbian driver and Ubuntu image. The 800x480 high-resolution display has separate interfaces for touch control and display control. While the display is controlled over the HDMI interface the touch control is done via USB interface. To reduce the power consumption backlight of the display can be switched on/off as per user preference. 

Features:

• Screen Size: 5 inches
  
• Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
  
• Touch Type: Resistive touch
  
• Display Interface: HDMI
  
• Touch Interface: SPI
  
• Power Consumption: Low power
  
• Compatibility: Supports Raspberry Pi (all models), Banana Pi, and general desktop computers
  
• Operating Systems: Compatible with Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, Retropie, and Windows (single touch, driver-free)
  
• Additional Features: Includes a 3.5mm audio jack and supports HDMI audio output
  
• Backlight Control: Supports backlight control for power saving

Applications:

• Raspberry Pi Projects: Ideal for creating interactive Raspberry Pi projects, such as home automation systems, media centers, and portable devices.
  
• DIY Electronics: Used in various DIY electronics projects that require a compact and touch-enabled display.
  
• Portable Devices: Suitable for building portable computing devices and handheld gadgets.
  
• Educational Tools: Great for educational purposes, allowing students to learn about touch interfaces and display technology.
  
• Industrial Control Systems: Can be integrated into industrial control panels for monitoring and control purposes.
  
• Kiosks: Used in information kiosks and point-of-sale systems for user interaction.
  
• Gaming Consoles: Employed in custom-built gaming consoles and retro gaming setups.
  
• Prototyping: Useful for prototyping and testing new applications that require a touch interface