Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Suppose I have a Raspberry Pi 4, a sensor, and an LCD touch screen display (with a WiFi module). Can I tap some buttons on the display to read the sensor information recorded by the Raspberry Pi 4 on the network every period of time?
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Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Yes, as long as your skills are up to it. Not particularly difficult.
The WiFi seems irrelevant?
The WiFi seems irrelevant?
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Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Since I had previously read an online article describing the phone with Raspberry Pi 4 and servo motors, I thought I could replace the phone with the display. The need for wifi is because I want to implement storing information on the network and being able to extract the information stored at any time and display it anywhere, anytime.davidcoton wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:50 amYes, as long as your skills are up to it. Not particularly difficult.
The WiFi seems irrelevant?
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Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Well, that adds a significant extra layer of difficulty, not least in ensuring that your network connection is secure. But still, nothing im[possible there.
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Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Places to start.
Waveshare LCD, Python based Guizero.
https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspb ... splays.htm
https://lawsie.github.io/guizero/
WiFi is a pain, I prefer wired Ethernet.
Less work to figure out and get working.
Get used to Wired Ethernet before going to Wireless.
Waveshare LCD, Python based Guizero.
https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspb ... splays.htm
https://lawsie.github.io/guizero/
WiFi is a pain, I prefer wired Ethernet.
Less work to figure out and get working.
Get used to Wired Ethernet before going to Wireless.
I'm dancing on Rainbows.
Raspberries are not Apples or Oranges
Raspberries are not Apples or Oranges
Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Thanks for the suggestion, but I see that there seems to be a place on my LCD to connect to the network port as well, as shown in the picture.Gavinmc42 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:11 amPlaces to start.
Waveshare LCD, Python based Guizero.
https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspb ... splays.htm
https://lawsie.github.io/guizero/
WiFi is a pain, I prefer wired Ethernet.
Less work to figure out and get working.
Get used to Wired Ethernet before going to Wireless.

Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
" I see that there seems to be a place on my LCD to connect to the network port "
The physical connector does not necessarily map to a particular technology.
rj45 connectors can be used for other technologies apart from 802.3 10/100BaseT Ethernet. They can transmit many different types of signals; such as data, voice, serial, and audio.
I suggest checking your documentation to determine the purpose of that JN400 connector.
The physical connector does not necessarily map to a particular technology.
rj45 connectors can be used for other technologies apart from 802.3 10/100BaseT Ethernet. They can transmit many different types of signals; such as data, voice, serial, and audio.
I suggest checking your documentation to determine the purpose of that JN400 connector.
Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
You are right to question the use of the connector, but I see that it is populated with LEDs and there is a transformer just behind it, which would make it quite likely (but not certain) that it is for an Ethernet connection.B.Goode wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:45 am" I see that there seems to be a place on my LCD to connect to the network port "
The physical connector does not necessarily map to a particular technology.
rj45 connectors can be used for other technologies apart from 802.3 10/100BaseT Ethernet. They can transmit many different types of signals; such as data, voice, serial, and audio.
I suggest checking your documentation to determine the purpose of that JN400 connector.
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Re: Raspberry Pi 4 and sensors and display
Looks like that is a Smart Display.
I am familiar with the 4D System Displays.
These probably have a comms protocol too.
Use the Pi to read the sensors and update the smart display.
I am familiar with the 4D System Displays.
These probably have a comms protocol too.
Not much Pi stuff needed?There is also a downloadable design software called STONE TOOLBox. This is a completely free GUI design software you can use to create responsive digital module-ready user interfaces.
Use the Pi to read the sensors and update the smart display.
I'm dancing on Rainbows.
Raspberries are not Apples or Oranges
Raspberries are not Apples or Oranges