Hey Guys!
I've ordered a PiTFT touchscreen and an IDC downgrade as I have a RPi B+.
I have my RPi in a 'box' case and therefore can't put the TFT on top of the Pi itself.
So, my question is: with the IDC cable I've ordered, where do I solder the connector for the cable and can I just use that cable for the TFT to work?? Do I plug the IDC cable into the GPIO pins on the Pi?
Sorry if this seems a little confusing!!
Bumbleb33z :-)
PiTFT IDC Cable
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- adafruit_support_rick
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Re: PiTFT IDC Cable
Just plug the IDC into the GPIO pins. Which orientation of IDC cable did you get? You need what I call an "S" bend cable, where the connectors face is opposite directions from each other.
- Bumbleb33z
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Re: PiTFT IDC Cable
Hey!
When you say plug the cable into the GPIO pins, that's obviously on the Pi, but what and where do I solder the GPIO thing on the TFT?
I've ordered the non-assembled kit.
Thanks! :-)
When you say plug the cable into the GPIO pins, that's obviously on the Pi, but what and where do I solder the GPIO thing on the TFT?
I've ordered the non-assembled kit.
Thanks! :-)
- Franklin97355
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Re: PiTFT IDC Cable
Is this what you are looking for? https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pit ... i/assembly
- Bumbleb33z
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Re: PiTFT IDC Cable
YES! Thank you!
I'm such a div.. :-)
Thanks!
I'm such a div.. :-)
Thanks!
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