Pimoroni's HyperPixel is an amazing 4.0' display for Raspberry Pi. It has 800x480 18 - bit color pixels and a capacitive touch overlay, which makes it more sensitive and responsive compared to resistive touch displays. Using the high - speed DPI interface on the Pi, you can use this mini - display as a console, X window port, and show images or videos. The best part? It simply plugs right on top, so it's incredibly easy to install! The DPI interface is super fast, with speed optimizations similar to HDMI. However, it uses almost every pin on the Pi, so it's a bit tricky to connect other sensors or add - ons. It's better to use USB - interfaced devices. This HyperPixel 4.0' fits nicely on Raspberry Pi Zero, Pi 3, Pi 2, or Model A+ / B+ (any Pi with a 2x20 connector), but not the old Pi 1 with a 2x13 connector. If you want a 3.5' display for the original Pi A or Pi B, check out the SPI - based PiTFT 3.5'. Everything comes fully assembled, no soldering needed! The display attaches to the HyperPixel PCB via a flush - mounting FPC cable. Just put HyperPixel on your Pi and run the installer. It works with any 40 - pin Pi, including Pi Zero and Pi Zero W. For larger Pis like B+, 2, or 3, use the included 40 - pin header to adjust the height. For Zero or Zero W, just place it on the GPI. Features include a high - speed DPI interface, a 4.0' IPS display with a wide 160° viewing angle, 800x480 pixels (~235 PPI), 18 - bit color (262,144 colors), 60 FPS frame rate, a 500:1 contrast ratio, capacitive touch, a 40 - pin female header for height adjustment, standoffs for secure attachment, compatibility with multiple Raspberry Pi models, and a one - line installer. A non - touch version is also available. When installing, don't press on the screen surface. Hold the board by its edges and wiggle it onto the extended header or GPIO header.
Using the Pimoroni HyperPixel is a breeze. First, if you're using it with a Raspberry Pi Zero or Pi Zero W, just pop it straight onto the GPI. For larger Pi models like B+, 2, or 3, use the included 40 - pin header to boost it to the right height. Then, run the one - line installer to get it set up. When you're installing the HyperPixel, be careful not to press down on the screen surface. Instead, hold the board by its edges and gently wiggle it onto the extended header or GPIO header. As for maintenance, keep the screen clean with a soft, dry cloth. Since the DPI interface uses almost all the pins on the Pi, if you want to connect other devices, it's best to use ones that interface with USB. Also, remember that this HyperPixel is designed for Pi models with a 2x20 connector, not the old Pi 1 with a 2x13 connector. If you have any issues or need further help, don't hesitate to reach out.
