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gen4-4DPi Serial Adaptor

gen4-4DPi Serial Adaptor

MPN: GEN4-4DPI SERIAL ADAPTOR
4D Systems Pty Ltd
Raspberry Pi gen4-4DPi Interface Board
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Overview

The gen4-4DPi Serial Adaptor is a specialized interface board designed to facilitate serial communication for 4D Systems display modules when used with the Raspberry Pi. It provides a streamlined connection path to bridge the 30-way FFC cable from gen4-4DPi displays to the Raspberry Pi's GPIO header. This adaptor simplifies the integration of primary display units into SBC-based embedded systems without complex manual wiring.

Why Choose This Part

This adaptor eliminates the need for messy jumper wires by providing a direct, keyed connection between the display and the Pi. It ensures signal integrity for the high-speed serial data lines required for fluid display updates. Its compact form factor maintains a small footprint, which is critical for space-constrained industrial enclosures.

Applications

Raspberry Pi Display Integration
Provides a clean interface for connecting gen4-4DPi-43, 50, or 70 displays to a Raspberry Pi Model B+, 2, 3, or 4.
Industrial HMI Prototyping
Enables rapid development of human-machine interfaces using a Raspberry Pi as the primary compute module.
Embedded System Monitoring
Serves as the bridge for secondary serial diagnostic or system monitoring displays in Linux-based hardware environments.

Key Specifications

Accessory Type Interface Board
Utilized IC / Part Raspberry Pi

Getting Started

Plug the adaptor directly onto the 40-pin GPIO header of your Raspberry Pi and connect the 30-way FFC cable from your gen4-4DPi display module. Ensure the Raspberry Pi is powered off during installation and that the 4D Systems kernel drivers are installed on your Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS image to enable the display and touch functionality.