Waveshare 10.1-inch HDMI Touchscreen LCD

This 10.1-inch HDMI touchscreen LCD provides a larger viewing area with a crisp resolution, ideal for a wider range of projects and applications. Its versatile compatibility and plug-and-play functionality with Raspberry Pi make it a powerful tool for makers and developers.

Detailed Features

• Larger Display Area: The 10.1-inch screen offers significantly more screen real estate compared to smaller displays, making it more comfortable for viewing and interacting with graphical interfaces, videos, and text-based content.

• Extensive Compatibility: This touchscreen is designed for seamless integration with a variety of devices, particularly the Raspberry Pi, and also functions as a standard PC monitor:

  • Raspberry Pi – Directly Pluggable: Enjoy true plug-and-play compatibility with a wide range of Raspberry Pi models: 4B, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, 2B, 1B+, and 1A+. This direct connection simplifies setup and eliminates the need for extra cables in many cases. 

  • Raspberry Pi – Additional HDMI Cable Required: The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, Zero W, and Zero require an additional HDMI cable due to their different connector types.

  • Comprehensive Raspberry Pi OS Support: Drivers are provided, ensuring compatibility with Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian), Ubuntu, Kali, and Retropie. Crucially, the screen supports future versions of these operating systems, ensuring backward compatibility and long-term usability.

  • PC Compatibility: Use the screen as a standard monitor with your Windows PC. It supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7. (Note: Touch functionality is not supported when connected to a PC in this configuration. An additional HDMI cable is required for PC connection.)

• Effortless Connectivity: Connecting to a Raspberry Pi is typically straightforward thanks to the direct pluggable design for many models. For other devices, the standard HDMI interface handles the video signal. The USB interface is used for touch control with compatible systems. 

Applications

• Ideal for Various Applications: The larger 10.1-inch display enhances the user experience for a broad spectrum of projects:

  • Advanced DIY Projects: Build larger and more sophisticated interactive kiosks, smart home dashboards, industrial control panels, or portable test equipment.

  • Enhanced Educational Use: Facilitate learning with a more comfortable and engaging visual experience.

  • Portable Computing: Create a more usable portable computer setup.

  • General Monitor Use: Serve as a convenient-sized secondary monitor for your PC.

Key Improvements in this Version:

• Larger Screen: The 10.1-inch size offers a significant improvement over smaller displays, making it suitable for a wider range of uses.
• Direct Raspberry Pi Plug-and-Play: Simplifies setup for most Raspberry Pi models.
• Broad OS Support: Ensures compatibility and long-term usability.

In summary, this 10.1-inch HDMI touchscreen LCD combines a larger, more comfortable display with versatile compatibility, particularly its simplified Raspberry Pi integration. It’s an excellent solution for makers, developers, and anyone needing a reliable touchscreen monitor. Remember to verify the specific resolution with the product documentation.