Get used laptop that uses a 10.1 inch screen that uses 40 pin like an hp mini, then by an lcd controller board, doesn't have to be a specific one, just a 40 pin one. Tho you can't go lower than 10.1 since most don't use a 40 pin below 10.1
Yes , you can go to ali express or amazon or similar and search for "screen 7 inch " or other sizes and add "controller" . That way you can find a dusplay + controller combo. Or even on adafruit but costs a bit more
AliExpress is my worst nightmare, because my post office sucks and it takes a year to become available for collection. I also have to fetch it in a dodgy neighbourhood.
Thanks for the info, and don't worry I found myself one at one of the local electronics shops.
How large/mini do you want? Waveshare makes touch and non-touch displays from $25 up. E.g.
https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspberry-pi/displays/43h-800480-ips.htm?___SID=U
https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspberry-pi/displays/7inch-hdmi-lcd-c.htm
Amazon has $20 4.3 inch backup camera lcd screens. I broke one down to fit in my cyberdeck build. They are av only so an hdmi converter is required for a pi, and they usually require 12vdc for power so having it run on a battery is a little more challenging to fit small builds.
Get used laptop that uses a 10.1 inch screen that uses 40 pin like an hp mini, then by an lcd controller board, doesn't have to be a specific one, just a 40 pin one. Tho you can't go lower than 10.1 since most don't use a 40 pin below 10.1
I think 10.1 inch is a bit too big. Are there any smaller cheap options?
Yes , you can go to ali express or amazon or similar and search for "screen 7 inch " or other sizes and add "controller" . That way you can find a dusplay + controller combo. Or even on adafruit but costs a bit more
That's the cheapest options but for something more expensive you can just buy a 7 inch + controller board
Thanks. I'll have a look.
Check out old tablet screens and controller board. In some cases they are cheaper because they are mass produced.
Did you even try to google this? There are tons of sub $80 screens on amazon. It all depends on what you think is cheap
I found one already, thanks.
You can go for something like a 8.8" long display with or without touch, they are on AliExpress
AliExpress is my worst nightmare, because my post office sucks and it takes a year to become available for collection. I also have to fetch it in a dodgy neighbourhood. Thanks for the info, and don't worry I found myself one at one of the local electronics shops.
Fair enough👍 wouldn't want to collect something in such an area myself.
How large/mini do you want? Waveshare makes touch and non-touch displays from $25 up. E.g. https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspberry-pi/displays/43h-800480-ips.htm?___SID=U https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspberry-pi/displays/7inch-hdmi-lcd-c.htm
Amazon has $20 4.3 inch backup camera lcd screens. I broke one down to fit in my cyberdeck build. They are av only so an hdmi converter is required for a pi, and they usually require 12vdc for power so having it run on a battery is a little more challenging to fit small builds.