DATASHEET 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE Beagle Bone Black 4.3” LCD CAPE Document Date: 3rd February 2014 Document Revision: 1.9 Uncontrolled Copy when printed or downloaded.
Contents 1. Description ............................................................................................................................. 3 2. Features ................................................................................................................................. 3 3. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................... 4 Requirements ..............................................................
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 1. Description 2. Features The 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE is a cape specifically designed for the Beagle Bone Black (BBB), and provides a 4.3” primary display for the BBB for direct user interaction and information display. • 4.3” TFT LCD CAPE for the Beagle Bone Black Available in both touch (4DCAPE-43T) and nontouch (4DCAPE-43).
D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 3. Getting Started 8. Requirements The 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE is designed to work with existing software and drivers already developed for the Beagle Bone Black. The Requirements for use are: 4DCAPE-43 or 4DCAPE-43T Cape Beagle Bone Black (BBB) with suitable distribution loaded 5V DC Supply suitable for the Beagle Bone Black, recommended 2A @ 5V. A Stylus is recommended for accurate touch, however is not required. How to use the 4D 4.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK Changing the brightness (Android) 4. EEPROM Details Changing the brightness on Android is simple. Navigate to the Settings menu, and to the Display option, and then to Brightness. Slide the slider to the desired position. On the 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE there is an EEPROM which is used to configure the Beagle Bone Black with the appropriate configuration in order to use the Cape.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 5. Software / Driver Disclaimer 4D Systems has developed this 4DCAPE-43(T) CAPE for the Beaglebone Black, and is based on hardware already present in the market. 4D Systems does NOT support any software associated with the BBB nor software and drivers associated with this CAPE. It is up to the user to determine which software is used on the BBB and which distributions are used on the BBB, and therefore which are compatible with this CAPE.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 7. Schematic Diagram © 2014 4D SYSTEMS Page 7 of 10 www.4dsystems.com.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 8. Mechanical Details © 2014 4D SYSTEMS Page 8 of 10 www.4dsystems.com.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 9. Ordering Information ORDERING INFORMATION Order Code: 4DCAPE-43 (Non Touch) 4DCAPE-43T (Resistive Touch) Packaging: Module sealed in antistatic foam padded 4D Systems Box © 2014 4D SYSTEMS Page 9 of 10 www.4dsystems.com.
4D SYSTEMS 4D 4.3” LCD CAPE – BEAGLE BONE BLACK 10. Legal Notice Proprietary Information The information contained in this document is the property of 4D Systems Pty. Ltd. and may be the subject of patents pending or granted, and must not be copied or disclosed without prior written permission. 4D Systems endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated but does not accept liability for any error or omission.