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Next, you need to know the depth. Measure the thickest piece you have. For me, this was the inverter, which was just under 2cm. So my side pieces are 2cm deep.

You also need some way to hold the screen in place and keep it from moving. I didn"t want to attach anything permanent to the screen itself, so I designed 4 small triangle brackets. These should be the full depth of the inside of the case and the screen should be set back just enough so that it is held against the front panel of the case. The last page shows how I where the brackets would be positioned in the final product.

Finally, I made the back panel with a hinge so that I could get into the circuitry if I need to in the future. Just be aware of where the brackets will go if you chose to include this feature and make sure you have room.

As outlined in step -II, LCD controller kit contains the controller board the inverter and the LVDS cable, so before we begin our installation of components, lets look into the working of LCD

An LCD (liquid crystal display) panel uses multiple components to create the image you see on the screen. The liquid crystals are arranged in a layer near the front of the screen. As the crystals rapidly change color, they create an image. This image would not be viewable, however, without a backlight. The backlight is located behind the crystal layer and shines through the crystals to provide enough light for the users to see the image.

The backlight of an LCD screen, requires AC power rather than the DC power provided by the laptop’s power supply. This is where the inverter comes in. The inverter converts the DC (direct current) that comes from the laptop’s power supply to the AC (alternating current) that is needed for the backlight of the LCD screen.

Laptops don"t last forever, but the screens inside them usually do. Even if the main computer is broken, you can extract the display panel, and reuse it. In today"s project, we"ll be turning an old laptop and a Raspberry Pi into a magic mirror.

Before you start, I should note that counterintuitively, it"s not always cost-effective to try and rescue a panel from a laptop, since you need to find a suitable driver board and power supply. Unlike a ready-made monitor which just plugs into HDMI, the LCD or LED panel inside your laptop will have had a signal directly from the laptop"s motherboard.

In order to use that panel, you need a controller board made by a third party, which converts a standard HDMI signal into one suitable for that display. Annoyingly, the controller board must also be precisely matched to your panel. Once you factor in the additional $30-$40 for extra parts, it may be cheaper just to buy a fully functional old monitor at auction. A cursory glance through the "ending soonest" listings of eBay shows some 17-inch ex-office monitors going for less than $15.

Still want to go on? If you can"t find an iFixit tear down guide for your laptop, just grab a flathead screwdriver or craft knife and begin ripping the screen bezel off. From there, you should able to find the screws that secure the display to the hinges. Take extra care around any existing ribbon cables, as you may need to re-use them later.

Here"s the money shot. The sticker describes the panel and allows you to search for a suitable driver board. Type the model number into eBay (in this case B126XW02) plus "controller".

Expect to pay around $20-$30 for a suitable driver board, the top end being boards with a HDMI connector, the cheaper end being just VGA. If in doubt, take a picture of the label and send it to the seller, most will be happy to advise if you"re buying the right item, or point you in the direction of the correct board if not. You"ll also need a power supply for the driver board: 12v 4a is recommended, which should set you back around $10.

When your board arrives, you won"t find a single controller board: likely you"ll have a separate inverter (for LCDs, which require a high voltage), a board with buttons on for input control, and possibly a remote control receiver board (optional). This is the main controller board:

Since this is an LED, there no need for a separate inverter board. The ports should be obvious, and there"s only a few separate ribbon cable connectors. You"ll find some pins labelled LVDS: this is where the delicate flat cable that connects to the LCD screen will go, but don"t plug that in yet.

The last step was to fit the mirror sheet -- 3mm mirrored plexiglass -- with the screen behind it. It was a tight fit anyway, so no additional fixings were required. I used some double-sided sticky tape to secure the Raspberry Pi and other bits.

At this point, I booted up the Raspberry Pi to find that in the couple of months I"d left this project unfinished in the garage, the screen had been cracked on one side. Half the screen was still functional however, so I slid a piece of black card into the frame too, sandwiched between the display and the plexiglass. It hides the broken area perfectly!

and let it work its magic. If this fails, you"re likely not using a Raspberry Pi 2 or 3. While it"s possible to use a Pi Zero or Zero W, it"s considerably more work.

Your first step should be to configure the default weather module. To make use of the OpenWeatherMap data, you"ll need to sign up for a (free) API key. For our simple needs, the free account is perfectly adequate.

The hardest part of this project was probably building the frame, and I think I could have done better. If I were to repeat the project, I"d likely build a separate front panel with greater depth behind it, and allow space for a back panel to cover up the backlight, which currently bleeds out, as well as hide the cables away. It would also be a good idea to make room for a motion sensor that could turn the display on and off, though the panel itself doesn"t draw that much power.

If this project is not what you"re looking for, or you want something simpler, why not take a look at our guide to Raspberry Pi projects for beginners.

The first thing to do is to find out what is the exact model of your LCD module and what interface it has. Take out the LCD module and check out the back side:

So if I run a normal 1080p@60hz monitor I couldn"t capture the output using a splitter like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32820543774.html to pipe one signal to my PC and the other signal to the capturing module. Right?

) BlackMagic Intensity Shuttle USB 3.0. Pricey as a new box but can be picked up cheap on eBay and Craigslist. The software from BlackMagic is free. I also use it to screen record on the Pi. Here"s the thread with a write up on the process.

I was able to get one of these to work on Linux with a 1080p@60hz input. Since the output is over USB 2.0 the bitrate is very low as expected and it"s also rather laggy. I"d say it feels like 720p@10hz. Latency is around 500ms, I would estimate. If you look around you can find them for as cheap as $10 including shipping.

(Another way to get your hands on a cheap screen is to buy an old laptop screen or salvage an old/broken laptop. Those can be found for very cheap or even for free if you"re lucky. The tricky part about laptop screens is that you have a find a compatible controller. Something like this for example. But the advantage is that you get a relatively big screen, any ports you want (HDMI, DVI, VGA, ...) and higher resolutions like 1080p. Also, laptop screens are incredibly thin.)

So if I run a normal 1080p@60hz monitor I couldn"t capture the output using a splitter like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32820543774.html to pipe one signal to my PC and the other signal to the capturing module. Right?

To correct the original post, the TC358743 based chips can capture up to 1080p50 on a standard Pi. The 1080p25 is a relic from Auvidea"s documentation when using the firmware drivers instead of the Linux kernel ones.

Dropping the framerate means that some device has to have enough RAM to store an entire frame and read it out at a slower speed. Very few devices work that way. The TC358743 has something like a 512 pixel FIFO, so the two data rates have to be at least approximately matching.

Set the EDID appropriately on your capture device and your source will generate video in a matching format. Do you need 1080p60? Remember that the H264 encoder on the Pi needs overclocking to achieve that, so what is your consumer?

And then on the Pi I want to write a couple of scripts that analyze some the frames with (hopefully) little delay. For example to make an ambilight that works while gaming at 60fps. And I"m sure I could come up with lots of other cool things to do with it.

And then on the Pi I want to write a couple of scripts that analyze some the frames with (hopefully) little delay. For example to make an ambilight that works while gaming at 60fps. And I"m sure I could come up with lots of other cool things to do with it.

If you want 1080p60 through the TC358743, then you have to use a Compute Module, and either Auvidea B102 or it looks like some of the Chinese boards do break out all 4 lanes if they have the 22pin connector.

Use rpi-imager https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ for flashing the OS to your uSD. Make sure to click on the gear icon and preconfigure your OS for using SSH (enable it, set user name and PWD) and also input your Wifi data. I usually skip the wizzard on first boot as I run the full update later.

Now connect to it from your laptop via SSH https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentati ... -or-mac-os . Easiest way to figure out the IP is to check from your router which devices were connected or via "ping raspberrypi.local"

Once connected either run "sudo raspi-config" to enable VNC and set a headless resolution or do this from the GUI starting a virtual desktop VNC session as described here viewtopic.php?p=1982187&hilit=Virtual+desktop#p1982187

Once you"ve configured/enabled VNC you can use VNCviewer from your iPad or laptop to access your Pi. On the laptop you may want to use the laptops keyboard for controlling it, with the iPad use the Pi400 keyboard.

Because we use our Raspberry Pi so much, we’re going to connect our keyboard and mouse to it and have it control the secondary Windows PC. But it could easily be the other way around.

If you’re using a laptop and Raspberry Pi, then it’s probably better to set the laptop as the server (because it will always have a keyboard and mouse attached), and the Raspberry Pi as the client.

Ensure that Server is ticked and make a note of the IP address (on our Raspberry Pi this is 192.168.0.41; on your network the IP address may be different).

Deselect the Server checkbox and select Client instead. Enter the IP address for Raspberry Pi into the Server IP text box. On our setup, Raspberry Pi is located at 192.168.0.41 (below). Your IP address may vary – it is displayed in Barrier on Raspberry Pi. Make a note of the screen name for your client computer. Ours is ‘lucyhattersley-dell’.

Now you need to add, and position, the client computer using the Screen Name. Drag the monitor icon from the top-right of the Server Configuration window and place it next to the monitor icon marked ‘raspberrypi’. Ours is positioned to the left of our Raspberry Pi (to match the monitor layout).

Click Start on Barrier on your server computer (in our case, Raspberry Pi). Wait until the lock icon in the bottom left of the Barrier window displays ‘Barrier is running’.

Move the mouse pointer on your Raspberry Pi over to the left of display and it will flow to the client machine. Now you can use Raspberry Pi’s mouse and keyboard to control the Windows interface. Open an app and click on a text box (such as a web browser and URL box). Now you can use Raspberry Pi’s keyboard to enter text into your Windows computer. It’s now safe to disconnect any keyboard and mouse from the client computer. You’ll be able to use the server keyboard and mouse moving forward.

7 inch mini HDMI-compatible monitor with HD 1024x600 resolution. This small LCD screen upgrades to IPS screen with larger visible angle and better image quality.

The USB capacitive touch control is for Windows and raspberry pi system, free-driver, just connect the 7” screen by the USB port of the computer/ Raspberry Pi.

Can be used as a general-purpose 7 inch HDMI-compatible screen connected to your TV box, game console, or mounted inside your PC case as temperature stat panel display, etc.

Supports PC with HDMI port:Used as a small second monitor for laptop which has Win7, Win8, Win10 system, 5 point touch (XP and older version system: single-point touch), free drive.

Supports PC with HDMI port:Used as a small second monitor for laptop which has Win7, Win8, Win10 system, 5 point touch (XP and older version system: single-point touch), free drive.

Connected to RPI 4: Connect to HDMI-compatible0 port when working with Raspberry Pi 4.(Just power the screen by the USB port of the pi if you want to get the touch function available)

Connected to RPI 4:Connect to HDMI-compatible 0 port when working with Raspberry Pi 4.(Just power the screen by the USB port of the pi if you want to get the touch function available)

*When working with Raspberry Pi 4, for the system image of Raspberry Pi after 2021-10-30, for example onBullseye, please modify "dtoverlay = vc4-kms-v3d" to "dtoverlay = vc4-fkms-v3d" in the config file, otherwise it may fail to start. But onBuster, please comment out "dtoverlay = vc4-fkms-V3D" by adding #.

In this example we will see how to mirror the PC or laptop desktop’s screen and audio-in (e.g. microphone) to the Raspberry Pi display and speakers with Firefox or Chrome. No special software or browser plug-in needs to be installed on the PC or laptop as a web application with the basic functionalities is provided by the UV4L Streaming Server and gets downloaded by the browser by simply visiting the appropriate URL. As opposite to many other screen sharing applications, no X Server is required on the Raspberry Pi, as UV4L makes use of the display natively.

download and install the UV4L software on your Raspberry Pi. For the purposes of this simple example, you will only really need the following packages: uv4l, uv4l-dummy, uv4l-server, uv4l-webrtc . Please refer to the installation instructions.

HTTPS must be enabled in the UV4L Streaming Server for the browser to share the desktop. To do this, you will need a SSL private key and a valid SSL certificate. If you do not have them already, you can generate them by running the following command on the Raspberry Pi:

Open Firefox on your PC or laptop, type about:config in the address bar and press enter. In the Search field, type media.getusermedia.screensharing.enabled and toggle its value to true with a double-click. Now search for media.getusermedia.screensharing.allowed_domains and add your Raspberry Pi hostname or IP address or domain name to the list in the string (e.g. 192.168.1.2).

Now you are ready. For example, assuming you have a Full-HD display attached to the Raspberry Pi, open a terminal on the Raspberry Pi and run a new instance ofuv4l with a command like this (in one line):

At this point the UV4L Streaming Server should be running and listening to the HTTPS port 9000 for incoming connections. Open a tab in Firefox and enter the URL of the web page that allows you to mirror the desktop screen (or even a just window) and optionally cast the microphone, i.e. https://raspberrypi:9000/stream/webrtc, where “raspberrypi” has to be replaced with the hostname or IP address of your Raspberry Pi in the network (on the first access you may be asked to trust the self-signed certificate if you have generated them as shown above).

The reason why you need to pass the flag is that the demo page built in the UV4L Streaming Server is based on some old API which explicitly requires this. Nowadays we should probably be using the Chrome Desktop Capture API instead. Feel free to write your own web application using that API and to propose it as a replacement of the page in the UV4L Streaming Server

If you or your kids ever wanted to use Raspberry Pi to create cool projects, learn how to code, program games, or conduct scientific experiments, then the CrowPi2 may be the perfect learning platform for you. The all-in-one kit comes with a Raspberry Pi 44GB-based laptop, complete with a screen, a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a smorgasbord of sensors, motors, connectors and components that connect to the single-board computer’s all-important GPIO pins.

What’s unique about the CrowPi2 design is the Development Board that sits under the wireless keyboard. Seeing the array of sensors readily available and organized all in one place is quite impressive and very convenient especially for new learners.

While the original CrowPi comes packed in a briefcase with handle, the CrowPi2 has been reimagined with a clamshell laptop design. Though it may not be built for heavy computing, you can use it as a regular laptop for writing documents or creating spreadsheets (via LibreOffice apps) and browsing the internet (via Chromium). We even tried using it to do a quick video chat and the experience was decent considering we are only using a 2MP camera and as long as you can ignore the sound of the fan in the background.

For an IPS 11.6-inch screen with 1080p resolution, the image quality on the CrowPi2 is great. It’s a small screen size, but the images appear clear and crisp and the colors are bright which makes it enjoyable for watching videos and playing the built-in retro games in the system. Unfortunately, it does not support touch, which the previous version did.

Another design feature worth mentioning is a not-so-secret drawer located at the back of the laptop. This is meant to store the optional 5V USB battery for mobility, but could double as storage for jumper wires, resistors (see resistor color codes) and LEDs. To open the drawer, you just push it in and the tray pops right out. Unfortunately, the evaluation unit we received did not come with the optional battery pack, so we weren’t able to test or make use of this feature. You can purchase a battery pack for Raspberry Pi 4B at Amazon for $23.95(opens in new tab).

Setting up the CrowPi2 was relatively easy and each cable was labeled to eliminate any guess work. The evaluation unit we received came with the Raspberry Pi already mounted. But for testing purposes, we took out the Raspberry Pi and had no issues with reassembly by following the directions in the manual. Make sure to pull out the USB cable that is tucked away in the bottom compartment and connect it to the USB port to activate the camera and microphone. This was a step we missed initially.

Our evaluation unit of CrowPi2 included a Raspberry Pi 4B board with a microSD running Raspbian OS 10. Elecrow preloaded a series of custom apps with the lessons geared toward STEAM Learning.

When you boot for the first time, you will be greeted by the Welcome to Raspberry Pi Desktop dialog that will guide you through the initial setup process.

The Projects section is a good starting point to see what the CrowPi2 can do and get some inspiration built up for the learning ahead. You just run the programs and follow the activity instruction - no coding required here.

CrowPi2 offers learning opportunities using both Scratch and Python. There are fewer lessons in Scratch and they are also quicker to get through. This is partly due to Scratch, a block-based programming language, being geared towards young coders. While Scratch gets you to the finished program quicker, it does not involve writing of actual code.

Python, on the other hand, is a programming language that is easy to read and write. Regardless of your learning level, Python might be a good place to start if you are interested in serious Raspberry Pi programming. Python is one of the most popular programming languages for development of Raspberry Pi software and it’s used on a variety of other platforms as well.

The Scratch lessons in CrowPi2 are progressive, so you must finish the first lesson before you can access the next. You cannot skip ahead because the rest of the lessons will be grayed out. That’s pretty much like leveling up when playing games to unlock the next challenge.

The very first lesson provides an introduction to the program and a detailed guide to the main elements of Scratch - the stage, sprites, the script, the program board and what each block module does depending on the color of the block. It then goes to an explanation of the Raspberry Pi GPIO, its functions and how to use it when programming with Scratch.

The beginning concepts are quite dry and little ones may likely lose interest, but with a little encouragement they should be fine. The lesson does pickup interest once the action starts to happen and the guide starts going into an example that your child can follow. There is a video for each step (which is very helpful) so the kids can still follow along if the instructions were not clear enough. It would’ve also been more helpful, though, ifthe videos had audio.

Older kids or adults will benefit most from the Python projects as Python is the main language used by real Raspberry Pi developers. Python 2 and Python 3 are preloaded on the system, and while the system default is Python 2 the projects all use Python 3, which the IDE Thonny points to by default.

While it might be tempting to leap straight into Minecraft, the Python lessons really open up the CrowPi2’s feature list and set the stage for more advanced maker projects, including the last couple of Minecraft projects. The Python section on CrowPi2 has 32 available lessons and explores activities such as:Making a buzzer alarm

While you aren’t forced to do the CrowPi2’s projects in a particular order, we recommend following the order to start small and work your way up. Similar to Scratch the first lesson lays down the basics of Raspberry Pi GPIO and Python 3. But unlike Scratch, there are no videos provided for Python tutorials.

Once you start a new lesson in Python, the guide (Emma) will provide an overview of the lesson/module, starting from the concept, definitions and even include diagrams. We found these details to be very helpful, minus the occasional grammar errors and misspellings. You can go at your own pace and click on the arrow button when you are ready to go to the next step. Emma breaks down the code by section and explains why it is being used. You can copy and paste the code into the editor or type it in yourself. As the lessons progressed, our tween just started typing the codes in herself even before the code was presented on the page - it was a great moment! This was when I knew she was definitely understanding the lessons and learning the basics of coding.

If the Projects were the starting line, for many the Minecraft portion of the CrowPi2 would be the finish line. Kids, teens and adults will all have fun with this section and may be surprised at how much they can do with Minecraft once they learn how to code Python and get an insider’s view into one of the most popular maker-style games out there.

CrowPi2 comes with Minecraft Pi Edition, Mojang’s free version of Minecraft built especially for Raspberry Pi with a revised feature set and support for multiple programming languages. Using the CrowPi 16 lesson set, players will understand everything from how to start the game to using the hardware to interact with customized Minecraft environments. CrowPi2 comes with five tagboards that have Minecraft block cut-outs especially made for one of the coolest lessons below, generating blocks with NFC cards. Warning: The blocks were hard to cut out and there were many sore fingers afterward!

For my tween especially, programming for Minecraft Pi on the CrowPi was the learning experience that opened new doors. As an experienced Minecraft user, she was introduced to some great skills that gave a new appreciation for the game.

The great thing about this learning area is the integration of Minecraft game programming with the onboard modules. While we didn’t investigate the possibility of integrating the NFC card data with her Mac gaming environment, it’s something CrowPi users might have fun looking into. An important note is to read the lessons carefully. We had an issue getting Lesson 15 to work for the longest time, until we realized that it was because we had named our Python module “minecraft_block.py” per the documentation, but in fact the code itself was looking for “minecraft_blocks.py” with an “s”. Some minor grammatical errors in the lessons also require careful reading to avoid mistakes.

Minecraft -While we’ve talked about Minecraft already from the coding perspective, you can still enjoy playing Minecraft Pi edition if you just want to practice building things in creative mode. You can also check out the Minecraft Pi website for more information on what you can and can’t do in this version.

Out of the box, this all-in-one Raspberry Pi laptop and STEAM kit pretty much lived up to its promises. While we did encounter a few hiccups mainly due to minor deficiencies in documentation, we should also note that overcoming challenges through research and community interaction is part of the experience anytime you use a Raspberry Pi.

The Elecrow CrowPi2 is a perfect system to dive into as a kid, teen or adult who is eager to learn how to code and use Raspberry Pi as the tools are there for you to accomplish each project, and once you’ve overcome any hurdles, the rewards will be worth the work. Whatever your background, if you’ve little experience either in coding or with Raspberry Pi you’re sure to come out more knowledgeable and ready to tackle your own maker projects.

Durability:You need to consider how long your raspberry pi laptop will last before you buy it. Investing in something that will last longer than buying something that will break down after just a few uses is always better.

Quality:The quality of raspberry pi laptop should be considered before buying it. A good product will have high-quality materials used during manufacturing and construction.

This is a great way to know what other people have experienced with raspberry pi laptop. You can check out user reviews on Amazon or other websites where users can post their thoughts on a product. The best place to look for reviews is on Amazon, which has a star rating system that gives you an idea of how good or bad a product is. If there are enough reviews with bad ratings (less than 3 stars), it’s probably not worth buying that product.

There are many types of raspberry pi laptop you can buy. Some are basic, while others are advanced. You need to determine what type of product you need and then buy one that fits your needs. For example, if you want a simple product, the best choice is a basic one. However, suppose you want something more advanced. In that case, it’s better to get an expensive one because it will have extra features.

The product size also matters when choosing the right raspberry pi laptop for yourself or someone else, as different people have different requirements when using their products. For example, if there is someone who uses large sized products or devices, then he/she would need something bigger than others who use smaller devices or tools. Therefore, it is important that you look at the size of each product before purchasing them so that they can meet all your needs and requirements in terms of size.

You need to buy a branded product because it has been tested and proven effective by many people before you buy it. Brands also have guarantees on their raspberry pi laptop so that if anything happens to your new item within the warranty period, they will repair it or replace it without hassle.

You should consider how long the raspberry pi laptop will last. This is because it is important for you to buy something that will serve your needs for years. If many people have used a particular product without any problem, then it means that it is durable and can serve your purpose well.

When buying a raspberry pi laptop, make sure that it is easy to use so that you do not experience any difficulties while using it after purchase. Some raspberry pi laptop may look great but are too complicated for your level of expertise or knowledge about them. Make sure that the product is user-friendly so that even someone who does not have much experience can use it comfortably without any problems or inconveniences whatsoever.