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Linux Framebuffer drivers for small TFT LCD display modules. Development has moved to https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/gregkh/staging.git/tree/drivers/staging/fbtft?h=staging-testing
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Himax HX8257-A support #43

Closed nik9993 closed 10 years ago

nik9993 commented 11 years ago

I am trying to use a 4.3" tft lcd from here http://www.buy-display.com/default/4-3-tft-display-lcd-module.html. I want to be able to use the output and the touchscreen.

I am totally willing to help make changes and commit new drivers and code to the repository. Only thing is I don't know where to start, some of the problems I for see is that the IC is set for 24-bit data transfer. That and it has a much bigger screen size than the rest of the screens you have used.

I am comfortable with hardware and software including Linux, I have done many DIY projects before and I would like to see if you would like some help with your repo while I'm at it :)

My email is nik9993@gmail.com. feel free to email me with any comments and feedback you might have. Hell, I'd be happy if you emailed me with some guidance on where to start.

notro commented 11 years ago

I don't have any experience with driving a display through the RGB interface. FBTFT does only support SPI or 8080 parallel interface. Another issue is that there is not enough gpio pins available on the Pi to drive a RGB interface directly. Even if you could make it work through a SPI interface circuit, it would be very slow.

If I remember correctly, the Beaglebone Black is capable of driving such a display directly.

notro commented 10 years ago

No activity in the last 2 months, closing issue.