Resistive Touch vs. Capacitive Touch
When deciding between resistive and capacitive touch, be sure to consider where as well as how the display will be used.
Touch Screen Displays
Turn HDMI Display Backlight Off When Raspberry Pi is Off
We were recently working with a customer who was using our 10.1″ HDMI display with a Raspberry Pi, but he had run into a problem. When the Raspberry Pi shut down, he needed the display backlight to also turn off and stay off. Since the backlight on the display turns on if uncontrolled, when the … Read more Turn HDMI Display Backlight Off When Raspberry Pi is Off
March Giveaway: Accelerated Bar-Type Display Kit
Enter to win! Accelerated Bar-Type Display Kit Giveaway Entries close the end of March. Shipping is included, but the winner will be responsible for any customs and duties (if applicable). The kit being raffled is an EVE Bar-type Development Kit, and may be an engineering sample.
FTDI/Bridgetek Embedded Video Engine (EVE) Modules
What makes EVE modules so great? Crystalfontz EVE modules include an EVE graphic controller from FTDI/Bridgetek making it easy to use and control the display, touch, backlight, and audio features of an embedded system. Each of the controllable features appears to the host MCU as a memory-mapped SPI device. The host MCU sends commands and … Read more FTDI/Bridgetek Embedded Video Engine (EVE) Modules
Enter to Win: 10.1 Inch Display and Raspberry Pi Giveaway
To celebrate the beginning of the new decade, Crystalfontz is hosting a giveaway.
FAQ: What is the difference between a resistive and a capacitive touch screen?
The biggest difference a user will notice between a resistive and a capacitive touch screen is that a resistive touch screen can only detect one touch at a time. A capacitive touch screen can detect multiple touches at the same time. There are many other differences between a resistive and a capacitive touch screens– let’s … Read more FAQ: What is the difference between a resistive and a capacitive touch screen?