7" tft

NETMF & Gadgeteer
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Hi All

I have a reasonably old EMX with the breakout board floating around.
I’ve ordered the 7" TFT to have a play around. Is there anything specific hardware (cables?) or software (firmware versions?) wise I need to drive this display?

2

You probably have Embedded Master (EM) not EMX. Since it is too old, I am not 100% sure it will work but you surly give it a try. Make sure you have the latest SDK installed, update firmware and then load the 7" configuration code provided.

3

Did you order the 7" TFT Display?
[url]http://www.ghielectronics.com/catalog/product/260[/url]

Or the 7" Panel?
[url]http://www.ghielectronics.com/catalog/product/206[/url]

4

Ordered the GHI-GHI-TFT7IN-260 - Display

I suppose I’ll save myself pain if I just upgrade to Fez Cobra and get the panel?

5

Yes you are right.
If you want to use the TFT display by itself. you need make the back light circuit. Taking a look at the 7" panel’s schematic will help.

7" panel was designed to work with FEZ Cobra board. I am not sure if it plug and play with EM-TFT module.

6

Thanks. I’ll contact sales and get my order changed.