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4DPi-35-II

4DPi-35-II

MPN: 4DPI-35-II
4D Systems Pty Ltd
Resistive Graphic LCD Display Module Transmissive Red, Green, Blue (RGB) TFT - Color SPI 3.5" (88.90mm) 480 x 320 (HVGA)
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Overview

The 4DPi-35-II is a 3.5 inch primary display module designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi. It features a 480 x 320 HVGA resolution TFT LCD with an integrated resistive touch panel, connecting directly via the 40-pin GPIO header. The module utilizes high-speed SPI compression and a DMA-enabled kernel driver to achieve high frame rates and efficient CPU utilization.

Why Choose This Part

This display uses a high-speed SPI interface and a DMA-enabled kernel driver to provide smooth graphics without taxing the host processor's GPIO pins for parallel data. It includes an on-board EEPROM for automatic board identification and configuration within the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

Applications

Raspberry Pi User Interface
Acts as the primary graphical output for Raspbian or other Linux distributions on Pi models with 40-pin headers.
Industrial HMI
Provides a rugged, resistive touch interface for industrial monitoring and control systems using SBCs.
Portable Instrumentation
Integrated into handheld diagnostic tools where a compact, high-resolution HVGA display is required.

Key Specifications

Backlight LED - White
Interface SPI
Dot Pixels 480 x 320 (HVGA)
Touchscreen Resistive
Display Mode Transmissive
Display Type TFT - Color
Viewing Area 73.40mm W x 49.00mm H
Graphics Color Red, Green, Blue (RGB)
Diagonal Screen Size 3.5" (88.90mm)

Getting Started

Installation requires connecting the 40-way header to a compatible Raspberry Pi and installing the 4D Systems kernel driver. Users can configure the display orientation and touch calibration through the provided software tools or by editing the boot/config.txt file.