{"id":1338,"date":"2024-11-05T01:02:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T01:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/raspberry-pi-unveils-major-upgrade-for-its-compact-touch-display\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T06:07:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:07:30","slug":"raspberry-pi-unveils-major-upgrade-for-its-compact-touch-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/raspberry-pi-unveils-major-upgrade-for-its-compact-touch-display\/","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade for Its Compact Touch Display"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raspberry Pi has unveiled a new version of its 7-inch ‘Touch Display’ accessory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considering the previous model was introduced 9 years ago, an update for this device was certainly anticipated.<\/p>\n

The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2<\/a><\/em> features a higher-resolution display compared to its earlier version and adopts a more compact form factor, as the display driver board is now integrated into the enclosure, simplifying the overall setup.<\/p>\n

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 components<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Despite the enhancements, the price remains unchanged at $60\/\u00a356.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no information available regarding the brightness, contrast, or other specs for the new version, and it is specifically mentioned to offer 5-point multi-touch, while the original model supports 10-point multi-touch<\/a> (who actually uses a touchscreen with 10 fingers?!).<\/p>\n

However, the 7-inch TFT display now boasts a resolution of 720\u00d71280 pixels, a significant upgrade from the previous 800\u00d7480, which enhances its capability for running contemporary software.<\/p>\n

Similar to its predecessor, the Touch Display 2<\/em> is driven by the Raspberry Pi itself (connecting through GPIO pins), and the display connects to the onboard DSI port (which is present on all Pi models except the Zero).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The latest model features a \u201cportrait orientation\u201d touch display, but it can also be utilized in a horizontal layout<\/a> by changing the rotation settings in the OS > Display preferences (most Linux distributions will typically operate it in vertical mode).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s the Touch Display 2 For?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

This blog primarily emphasizes desktop Linux, particularly when discussing the Raspberry Pi. I usually approach it from the perspective of engaging in desktop activities using Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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CrowView Note is a Laptop That Isn\u2019t \u2013 It\u2019s Way More Useful<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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The Touch Display 2<\/em> may not serve as a traditional PC monitor, but it shines in interactive projects, infotainment systems, smart hubs, and similar applications that it is designed for.<\/p>\n

While there are larger and more affordable touch-enabled monitors available, they often require additional power supplies and separate HDMI and USB cables to enable touch functionality (contingent on Linux support).<\/p>\n

In contrast, the Touch Display 2<\/em> provides a neat, streamlined option that can be effortlessly integrated into fixed settings or shop displays, minimizing the clutter of tangled wires.<\/p>\n

Raspberry Pi has been on a roll with its latest product announcements, and the updates keep coming. Their newest offering is an enhanced version of the touch-enabled display, designed to facilitate innovative touch-based interaction experiences with a Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For additional information, visit the product page<\/a>, where you can find links to purchase it from authorized resellers.<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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