Is it worth trying to connect a random, thrift store find LCD screen to a Pi?

March 25, 2023, 18:24

adrokk

Like many noobs to this hobby I watched a guy on YouTube break open an old portable DVD player and use the LCD inside as a screen for his Raspberry Pi. Hours later I grabbed one for $10 at a thrift store and was elbow deep in tiny screws and IC boards. I know it is not easy at all but I'm thinking if there was a semi-simple way for me to connect them I'd love to get pointed in the right direction. The DVD LCD does not have a video in capability so I know would need a control board. I have another screen from a photo frame that has a double ribbon coming out of it. I've looked up the part #'s and I just can't find the right info on them. Anyway, I'd be happy to buy a screen out in the world which is fine but the whole point is I want to make a scratch-built, DIY portable computer and buying it all off the shelf feels wrong! But yes - it would definitely work then!

andy_s

send nudes

andy_s

i mean pics of that lcd naked

andy_s

i mean stripped

andy_s

i mean bare ... uncovered ...

adrokk



adrokk

The one on the left is from a photo frame so obviously has video in capability. The one the right is from the DVD player.

andy_s

can you post other side of that middle board on left pic ?

andy_s

ah

adrokk


andy_s

jfyi tis just 800x600

andy_s

(that on the right)

andy_s

and to get it working you need this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1987346591.html

andy_s

let me try to find HDMI model

andy_s

HDMI is too new for this panel, but i found DVI which is signal compatible (just needs passive adapter) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1985731340.html

andy_s

o nvm, it does have HDMI as well

andy_s

HDMI, DVI and VGA.

adrokk

Thanks so much <@456538086453805068> - great advice!

andy_s

glad i could help