waveshare 5.5inch HDMI AMOLED

Waveshare 5.5-inch Capacitive Touch AMOLED Display User Manual

Model: 5.5inch HDMI AMOLED

1. Уводзіны

This manual provides detailed instructions for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your Waveshare 5.5-inch Capacitive Touch AMOLED Display. This high-resolution display features a 1080x1920 pixel AMOLED panel with 5-point capacitive touch control, protected by a toughened glass panel. It is designed for use with Raspberry Pi 4B and can also function as a general computer monitor.

2. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Please verify that all items listed below are included in your package. If any components are missing or damaged, please contact customer support.

Image showing the Waveshare 5.5-inch AMOLED display, protective case, cooling fan, screws, and adapter boards included in the package.

Figure 2.1: Included components of the Waveshare 5.5-inch AMOLED Display kit.

  • 5.5-inch HDMI AMOLED Display
  • Protective Case (A)
  • Вентылятар астуджэння
  • Адаптар HDMI
  • USB адаптар
  • Screw Pack (various sizes for assembly)

3. Асаблівасці і тэхнічныя характарыстыкі прадукту

The Waveshare 5.5-inch AMOLED Display offers advanced features for a superior visual and interactive experience.

Diagram illustrating key features of the 5.5-inch Touch AMOLED display including size, resolution, display interface, panel type, viewing angle, touch type, touch points, touch port, touch panel, and CE certification.

Малюнак 3.1: Закончанаview of display features.

Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі:

  • Памер экрана: 5.5 цаляў
  • дазвол: 1080x1920 pixels (H×V), portrait by default
  • Панэль дысплея: AMOLED
  • Паказаць інтэрфейс: HDMI
  • Сэнсарны тып: 5-кропкавы ёмістны сэнсарны экран
  • Сэнсарная панэль: Toughened Glass, up to 6H hardness
  • Viewкут нахілу: 170°
  • Аўдыявыхад: 3.5mm audio jack, supports HDMI audio output
  • Спажываная магутнасць: 5 вольт
  • Вага прадмета: 13.5 унцыі
  • Памеры ўпакоўкі: 9.17 х 6.57 х 2.83 цалі

4. Настройка і ўстаноўка

4.1 Сумяшчальнасць сістэмы

The display is compatible with various operating systems, primarily for Raspberry Pi and as a secondary monitor for Windows systems.

Diagram showing Raspberry Pi 4B and listing supported operating systems: Raspberry Pi OS (5-points touch, driver free), Ubuntu/Kali/WIN10 IoT (single point touch, driver free), Retropie (driver free). A red box highlights 'For use with Raspberry Pi 4B only'.

Figure 4.1: Supported devices and operating systems.

  • When used with Raspberry Pi: Supports Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, and Retropie. For Raspberry Pi OS, 5-point touch is supported. For Ubuntu/Kali, single-point touch is supported. All are driver-free.
  • When used as a computer monitor: Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7.
  • Важная заўвага: This display is specifically designed for use with Raspberry Pi 4B only.

4.2 Падключэнне Прыкладampлес

Follow these steps to connect the display to your Raspberry Pi 4B.

Two images showing connection examples. The left image shows the back of the display with a Raspberry Pi 4B mounted, connected via HDMI and USB for power/touch. The right image shows the front of the display powered on and displaying a desktop environment.

Малюнак 4.2: Падключэнне да Raspberry Pi 4B.

  1. Assemble the protective case around the display and Raspberry Pi 4B, ensuring the cooling fan is properly installed.
  2. Connect the HDMI adapter from the display to the HDMI port on the Raspberry Pi 4B.
  3. Connect the USB adapter from the display's USB port to a USB port on the Raspberry Pi 4B. This provides power to the display and enables touch functionality.
  4. Ensure a stable 5V/3A power supply is connected to the Raspberry Pi.

Увага: The glass panel of the AMOLED display is fragile without its enclosure. Exercise extreme care when handling. Always hold the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) when plugging or unplugging HDMI and USB cables to prevent undue pressure on the glass panel.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 Display Orientation

The display's native resolution is 1080x1920, which means it operates in portrait mode by default. To change the display orientation to landscape, you will need to adjust the software configuration on your Raspberry Pi or connected computer. Refer to the operating system's display settings for specific instructions.

Three images of the display showing different viewing angles, demonstrating a 170-degree wide viewкут нахілу.

Малюнак 5.1: Дысплей viewныя вуглы.

5.2 Сэнсарны кантроль

The display features a 5-point capacitive touch screen, allowing for multi-touch gestures. The number of supported touch points may vary depending on the operating system used.

An image showing a hand interacting with the display using multiple fingers, demonstrating 5-point capacitive touch control on a web інтэрфейс браўзэра.

Figure 5.2: Demonstrating 5-point touch control.

6. Знешні выгляд і памеры

Understanding the physical layout and dimensions of the display is important for integration into projects.

Technical drawing showing the front, side, and back views of the display with precise measurements in millimeters. Key features like the cooling fan vent and Raspberry Pi connectors are labeled.

Figure 6.1: Physical dimensions and component layout.

  • Габарытныя памеры: Approximately 144.26mm (width) x 78.66mm (height) x 33.30mm (depth, including case).
  • Ключавыя кампаненты: Includes a cooling fan vent for heat dissipation and clearly marked Raspberry Pi connectors for easy integration.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

If you encounter issues with your display, consider the following general troubleshooting steps:

  • Няма дысплея: Ensure all HDMI and USB connections are secure. Verify the Raspberry Pi is powered on and outputting video. Check the display's power connection.
  • No Touch Functionality: Confirm the USB connection for touch is properly established. Ensure your operating system drivers are correctly configured (though most are driver-free, specific OS versions might require adjustments).
  • Няправільная арыентацыя дысплея: Adjust the display settings within your operating system's configuration.
  • Мігценне або скажэнне выявы: Check HDMI cable integrity. Ensure the power supply to the Raspberry Pi is sufficient and stable.

8. Падтрымка

For further technical support, detailed documentation, or warranty information, please visit the official Waveshare website or contact their customer service department. Online user manuals and additional resources are typically available on the manufacturer's product page.

Афіцыйны прадстаўнік Waveshare Webсайт: www.waveshare.com