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product_id: 26540846
title: "5 Inch Resistive Touch Screen"
brand: "elecrow"
price: "RM336"
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# 800x480 HD resolution Multi-platform HDMI & GPIO compatibility Industrial-grade resistive touchscreen 5 Inch Resistive Touch Screen

**Brand:** elecrow
**Price:** RM336
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your DIY projects with a pro-grade touchscreen that keeps you ahead of the curve!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5 Inch Resistive Touch Screen by elecrow
- **How much does it cost?** RM336 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/26540846-5-inch-resistive-touch-screen)

## Best For

- elecrow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elecrow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant 5-Inch HD Display:** Experience crisp visuals with 800x480 resolution and wide viewing angles—perfect for on-the-go pros.
- • **Rugged Resistive Touchscreen:** Operate effortlessly even with gloves or stylus in harsh environments—built for 1 million touches.
- • **Power-Savvy Backlight Control:** Manual backlight switch lets you optimize power consumption without sacrificing clarity.
- • **Complete Kit with Expert Support:** Includes touch pen, HD adapter, mounting pillars, plus dedicated tech support to keep you moving.
- • **Plug & Play Multi-Device Support:** Seamlessly connect with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3/2B/Zero, Banana Pi, Jetson Nano, or Windows PCs via HDMI.

## Overview

The ELECROW 5-Inch Resistive Touch Screen offers a sharp 800x480 HD display with industrial-grade touch sensitivity, compatible across multiple platforms including Raspberry Pi and Windows PCs. Designed for durability and portability, it features manual backlight control for energy efficiency and comes with a full accessory kit and expert support, making it the ultimate compact touchscreen solution for tech-savvy professionals.

## Description

desertcart.com: ELECROW 5-Inch Resistive Touch Screen TFT LCD Display, 800x480 HD Resolution, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3/2B/Zero, Banana Pi, Jetson Nano, Windows 11/10/8/7 : Industrial & Scientific

Review: Solid, bright, works great. - This little screen is fantastic, and a pretty dang good deal, to boot! I wanted to make myself a little portable Pi-based machine to take with me on the go, and a 5-inch screen seemed just about the right size. There are plenty of choices here on desertcart, but I decided to give this one a shot since it could also be used as a regular HDMI monitor. As the instructions note, this will not work with your Pi right out of the box; it needs some drivers and configuration settings tweaked first, or it'll light up and look like it's broken at first. A helpful note card included with the display lists a couple websites - one is the company's wiki that lists step-by-step instructions on setting things up, and the second is a helpful youtube video that gives a full run-down as well. Following the instructions on the wiki was a snap - Just install the latest Raspbian, copy/paste some configuration settings, clone Elecrow's git repository, run the binary, and reboot. Voila, a bright, sharp, vibrant display, ready to go. I'm currently attempting to find a nice case to put it all in for safer transport, but even without that, I'd say this is a great choice if you just want a small touchscreen display for your Raspberry Pi.
Review: An inexpensive way to add a video screen to your Raspberry Pi without tethering it to a full blown monitor - When working with my Pi I found that I had a couple of choices -- plug a full blown monitor into it which didn't make it portable, or add code to it so I could remote into it from another computer. I wasn't ready for the latter, so I picked up this monitor. I found it easy to plug in, but relatively difficult to get to work with the Pi. Thankfully after combining instructions from multiple desertcart reviewers I was able to get it work. Here's what I did: In the file /boot/config.txt add the following text to the end of the file: #increase HDMI signal strength config_hdmi_boost=4 #remove black borders disable_overscan=1 #set specific CVT mode hdmi_cvt 800 480 60 6 0 0 0 #set CVT as default hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=87 dtoverlay=ads7846,cs=1,penirq=25,penirq_pull=2,speed=50000,keep_vref_on=0,swapxy=0,pmax=255,xohms=150,xmin=200,xmax=3900,ymin=200,ymax=3900 dtoverlay=w1-gpio-pullup,gpiopin=4,extpullup=1 Save the config file and then do this: sudo apt -get install xinput-calibrator This took me a lot of trial and error to get working. After starting from scratch a few times, i started backing up my SD card after every successful step so that rolling back something I screwed up wouldn't be so costly because I would have to undo everything. In the end, this works pretty good. The monitor works well as a monitor but the touch screen part of it is a little touch and go - I don't think it's quite as precise as I would like it. However, for the money it's a pretty solid value.

## Features

- 800*480 HD Resolution: The 5-inch monitor for Raspberry Pi has an 800*480 LCD screen, high-resolution picture, large viewing angle, fast response time, and full-color display. It supports manual backlight control, and the backlight switch can be turned off to lower power consumption
- Industrial-Grade Resistive Touchscreen‌: The resistive touchscreen comes with a touch pen for easy use. It also supports gloved hands or non-conductive tools. Ideal for harsh environments (dust, moisture) with 1 million touch lifespan
- Multi-Platform Compatibility‌: Just plug it directly when used as Pi touch screen; compatible with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/3B/2B+/Zero, GPIO for touch function and power supply, HD interface for display
- Note: This mini LCD can also work with standard HDMI-compatible devices such as a PC monitor. Please adjust output resolution to 800*480 and use a 5V 2A power supply to power it; the touch function is not available in this case
- Package included: 5 inch touchscreen x1, CD x1, Touch Pen x1, HD Adapter x1, Copper Pillars (4PCS) x1. For any technical issues, our support team is ready to assist you

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B013JECYF2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,031 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #9 in LCD Touch Panels #651 in Computer Monitors |
| Brand | ELECROW |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,213) |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.76 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.99 ounces |
| Item model number | RPA05010R |
| Manufacturer | ELECROW |
| Max Screen Resolution | 800x480 Pixels |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.76 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Series | RR050 |
| Standing screen display size | 5 Inches |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** ELECROW
- **Resolution:** SVGA
- **Screen Size:** 5 Inches
- **Screen Surface Description:** Glossy

## Images

![5 Inch Resistive Touch Screen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-2hh8NvcL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this display hdmi input without any raspi/usb connection? can i use this as a simple hdmi monitor without touch?**
A: As long as the device outputting the signal isn't trying to do a resolution greater than 800x480, which tends to rule comfortable use of most modern OSs, but there are plenty of other applications where this is perfect.

You just have to supply external power, and find some comfortable way to hold/mount the display.

**Q: can i power it with a usb battery pack? basically, i want to connect it to my DSLR as an ext monitor**
A: How long will an external battery pack keep the screen turned on? For example, if I get an Ankey Portable Charge 3350mAh, it provides an output of 5V. How long will this last me?Thank you!

**Q: it works like a monitor?**
A: It is a monitor. The only difference is that it is small.

**Q: Does it work with the raspberry pi 3 model b?**
A: Yes, it could for raspberry pi 3 model b. Thanks

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, bright, works great.
*by F***X on February 9, 2018*

This little screen is fantastic, and a pretty dang good deal, to boot! I wanted to make myself a little portable Pi-based machine to take with me on the go, and a 5-inch screen seemed just about the right size. There are plenty of choices here on Amazon, but I decided to give this one a shot since it could also be used as a regular HDMI monitor. As the instructions note, this will not work with your Pi right out of the box; it needs some drivers and configuration settings tweaked first, or it'll light up and look like it's broken at first. A helpful note card included with the display lists a couple websites - one is the company's wiki that lists step-by-step instructions on setting things up, and the second is a helpful youtube video that gives a full run-down as well. Following the instructions on the wiki was a snap - Just install the latest Raspbian, copy/paste some configuration settings, clone Elecrow's git repository, run the binary, and reboot. Voila, a bright, sharp, vibrant display, ready to go. I'm currently attempting to find a nice case to put it all in for safer transport, but even without that, I'd say this is a great choice if you just want a small touchscreen display for your Raspberry Pi.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inexpensive way to add a video screen to your Raspberry Pi without tethering it to a full blown monitor
*by A***Y on November 22, 2016*

When working with my Pi I found that I had a couple of choices -- plug a full blown monitor into it which didn't make it portable, or add code to it so I could remote into it from another computer. I wasn't ready for the latter, so I picked up this monitor. I found it easy to plug in, but relatively difficult to get to work with the Pi. Thankfully after combining instructions from multiple Amazon reviewers I was able to get it work. Here's what I did: In the file /boot/config.txt add the following text to the end of the file: #increase HDMI signal strength config_hdmi_boost=4 #remove black borders disable_overscan=1 #set specific CVT mode hdmi_cvt 800 480 60 6 0 0 0 #set CVT as default hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=87 dtoverlay=ads7846,cs=1,penirq=25,penirq_pull=2,speed=50000,keep_vref_on=0,swapxy=0,pmax=255,xohms=150,xmin=200,xmax=3900,ymin=200,ymax=3900 dtoverlay=w1-gpio-pullup,gpiopin=4,extpullup=1 Save the config file and then do this: sudo apt -get install xinput-calibrator This took me a lot of trial and error to get working. After starting from scratch a few times, i started backing up my SD card after every successful step so that rolling back something I screwed up wouldn't be so costly because I would have to undo everything. In the end, this works pretty good. The monitor works well as a monitor but the touch screen part of it is a little touch and go - I don't think it's quite as precise as I would like it. However, for the money it's a pretty solid value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rasberry Pi 3 - Easy Install Instructions
*by I***T on July 3, 2016*

This screen is a great little device. It is bright and crisp. The touchscreen works well. Installing it took me quite a few tries though, so I thought I would post my findings to help someone else. I have have only tested this on a Raspberry Pi 3 running Debian Jessie, but it may work on other versions and flavors. Strong recommendation: Do not bother downloading the so-called "driver" noted in various places. The version for Debian Jessie is really just a script that copies configuration files (that seem to have some errors) into your /etc/ directories that brick your device. Happily, there is no need to do this, you can easily modify the files yourself. Prior to connecting the new display, do the following: The only software you need is for the touchscreen. You can get this with "sudo apt-get install xinput-calibrator" Then edit /boot/config.txt to add the following lines: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=1 hdmi_mode=87 hdmi_cvt 800 400 60 6 0 0 0 dtparam=spi=on dtparam=i2c_arm=on dtoverlay=ads7846,cs=1,penirq=25,penirq_pull=2,speed=50000,keep_vref_on=0,swapxy=0,pmax=255,xohms=150,xmin=200,xmax=3900,ymin=200,ymax=3900 <======Note this is all on 1 line! dtoverlay=w1-gpio-pullup,gpiopin=4,extpullup=1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shutdown the pi, and connect the display. When you power it back up, you should have a perfect display. You can now calibrate the touchscreen by running Menu-->Preferences-->Calibrate Touchscreen. Click each of the four targets when requested and then you will get a text window which explains what you should put into a calibration file. For the Pi, the filename should be /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/99-calibration.conf. And presto, you are done. I bricked my Pi 4 times getting this figured out...it is silly how easy it is once you know what needs to be done. Good luck!

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