{"id":2451,"date":"2025-06-26T18:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T01:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:02:13","slug":"transparent-lcd-on-a-raspberry-pi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/transparent-lcd-on-a-raspberry-pi\/","title":{"rendered":"Transparent LCD on a Raspberry Pi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to bring up one of our transparent LCDs on a Raspberry Pi but confused about how exactly to do that? This is the post for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will walk through using our <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/crystalfontz\/CFAG12864Tx_and_Ux_ST7565P\/tree\/master\/CFAG12864Tx_and_Ux_RaspberryPi\">CFAG12864Ux\/Tx  Raspberry Pi demo code<\/a>. It is relevant to a wide range our our graphic LCDs, a list of which can be found at the end of this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-40677ab0-3a7f-41e1-bc22-e1660605596f\">Supplies: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&bull; A display with CFA10110 adapter board (see list of applicable LCDs below)<br>&bull; Raspberry Pi (I&rsquo;m using the 4B+) with OS loaded<br>&bull; 5V power supply<br>&bull; Jumper cables (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/wrjmpy40-pcb-jumper-wires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6&Prime; WR-JMP-Y40 <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/wrjmpy41-female-jumper-wires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3&Prime; WR-JMP-41<\/a>)<br>&bull; The <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/crystalfontz\/CFAG12864Tx_and_Ux_ST7565P\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demo code<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/e75a45b8-7838-4f61-bcab-5386dec77238-copied-media2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2455 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/e75a45b8-7838-4f61-bcab-5386dec77238-copied-media2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/e75a45b8-7838-4f61-bcab-5386dec77238-copied-media2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/e75a45b8-7838-4f61-bcab-5386dec77238-copied-media2-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/e75a45b8-7838-4f61-bcab-5386dec77238-copied-media2-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect the LCD to the Adapter Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ordered a kit you can skip this step. We did this for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ordered the CFA10110 separately from the display, insert the tail of the display shiny pins down into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/glossary\/zif\/\" target=\"_self\" title='ZIF is short for Zero Insertion Force and refers to a type of connector. This kind of connector is intended to be used with FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) or FFC (Flat Flexible Cable). Many of our display have \"ZIF tails\" that easily mate with a ZIF connector. ZIF tails are beneficial over solder down tails&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">ZIF<\/a> connector. You shouldn&rsquo;t need a lot of force to insert the tail into the connector (thus &ldquo;Zero Insertion Force&rdquo;). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the tail is firmly seated into the connector, close the connector by pushing down on the black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/glossary\/tab\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"TAB stands for tape automated bonding. Some of Crystalfontz's displays use a TAB style tail &nbsp;that should be soldered directly to corresponding pads on a PCB using a hot-bar soldering machine. High volume contract manufacturers will be familiar with this type of construction and its assembly methods.&nbsp;Hot-bar soldering machines designed for prototype, rework or repair&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tab<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005052923.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2462 size-full\" style=\"object-position:47% 66%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005052923.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005052923-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005052923-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wire the Board to your Raspberry Pi:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the jumper wires, connect the CFA10110 board to the Raspberry Pi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below, I&rsquo;m listing the pin number on the 40-pin header (not the GPIO number). Refer to the Raspberry Pi pinout for GPIO numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005547810.MP_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2461 size-full\" style=\"object-position:36% 23%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005547810.MP_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005547810.MP_-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005547810.MP_-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250627_005547810.MP_-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/\/ RPi Pin | LCD  | Color\n\/\/ --------+------+-------\n\/\/ 3V3     | 3V3  |  Red\n\/\/ GND     | GND  |  Black\n\/\/ 11      | DC   |  Green\n\/\/  7      | RES  |  Blue\n\/\/ 24      | CS   |  Purple\n\/\/ 23      | D6   |  Orange\n\/\/ 19      | D7   |  Gray<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>install wiringPi per their instructions: https:\/\/github.com\/WiringPi\/WiringPi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/glossary\/spi\/\" target=\"_self\" title='SPI stands for Serial Peripheral Interface. SPI is a simple serial bus that is often used by LCD or OLED controllers. SPI as implemented for OLED and LCD controllers typically uses a \"3-wire SPI\" or \"4-wire SPI\" scheme. Detailed Definition SPI was originally championed by Motorola (now Freescale). In its original \"pure\" form SPI uses&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">SPI<\/a>: https:\/\/www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk\/2014\/08\/enabling-the-spi-interface-on-the-raspberry-pi\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clone repo: https:\/\/github.com\/crystalfontz\/CFAG12864Tx_and_Ux_ST7565P<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>change directory into the Raspberry Pi folder of the repo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>build executable:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">g++ main.cpp LCD_low.cpp LCD_draw.cpp fnt08x08.cpp -l wiringPi -o main<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>run the executable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250626_194331540-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250626_194331540-edited.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250626_194331540-edited-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20250626_194331540-edited-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Backlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the modules that include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/glossary\/backlight\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"A backlight is used behind the LCD glass to allow the LCM to be read in dark conditions. The vast majority of backlights are now LED. Historically there were also EL (electroluminescent) and CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Light) backlights, but as LED efficiency has increased and cost has decreased, EL and CCFL backlights have all&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">backlight<\/a>, connect a power source to the A and K tabs on the backlight frame. Check the datasheet of the module to ensure you provide the correct backlight voltage and current. The T3 module requires less power than the U3 module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20210309_163457-e1615333023706.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding lit display. Behind display is power supply set to 3.5 v and 0.048mA. Leads from power supply can be seen connected behind display\" class=\"wp-image-1824\" style=\"width:480px;height:345px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20210309_163457-e1615333023706.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20210309_163457-e1615333023706-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20210309_163457-e1615333023706-120x86.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Display-Modules\">Relevant Displays and Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need help getting started with your graphic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/glossary\/lcd\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. An LCD is composed of two pieces of glass with a thin layer of liquid crystals between the glass layers. When a voltage is applied to the glass, the orientation of the crystals can be changed. This change in the crystal's orientation (called polarization) will make either a dark&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">LCD<\/a> and CFA10110 adapter board? This getting started guide helps bring up any of the following displays or kits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3nfhe11-low-power-transflective-lcd-module\">Low Power Transflective Graphic LCD Module<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-NFH-E1-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3nfhe12-low-power-tranflective-lcd-dev-kit\">Low Power Transflective LCD Dev Kit<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-NFH-E1-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3tfhe11-backlit-transflective-lcd-with-breakout\">128&times;64 Backlit Transflective LCD with Breakout Board<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-TFH-E1-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3tfhe12-small-backlit-monochrome-lcd-dev-kit\">Small Backlit Monochrome LCD Dev Kit<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-TFH-E1-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3nfhe11-128x64-low-power-transflective-module\">Low Power Transflective LCD Display Module<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-NFH-E1-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3nfhe12-low-power-monochrome-dev-kit\">Low Power Monochrome LCD Dev Kit<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-NFH-E1-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3tfhe11-128x64-monochrom-backlit-lcd-module\">128&times;64 Monochrome Transflective Backlit LCD Module<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-TFH-E1-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3tfhe12-128x64-transflective-lcd-development-kit\">128&times;64 Transflective Backlit LCD Development Kit<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-TFH-E1-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfa10110-lcd-breakout-board\">LCD Breakout Board<\/a> (CFA10110):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.1&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3nfh-sunlight-readable-low-power-lcd\">Small Transflective Graphic LCD<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-NFH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.1&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t3tfh-sunlight-readable-monochrome-lcd\">Small Backlit Sunlight Readable LCD<\/a> (CFAG12864T3-TFH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.1&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864t4nfi-small-graphic-transparent-lcd-display\">Graphic Transparent LCD Display<\/a> (CFAG12864T4-NFI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.2&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3nfh-128x64-low-power-graphic-monochrome-lcd\">Low Power 128&times;64 Graphic LCD<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-NFH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.2&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u3tfh-128x64-backlit-low-power-lcd\">128&times;64 Backlit Low Power LCD<\/a> (CFAG12864U3-TFH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.2&Prime; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/product\/cfag12864u4nfi-128x64-transparent-graphic-lcd-display\">Graphic Transparent LCD Display<\/a> (CFAG12864U4-NFI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a guide for the CFAG12864T3 or CFAG12864U3 using a generic breakout board, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/products\/document\/4341\/CFAG12864T-U3GettingStarted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting started guide <\/a>or our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qieYhhLOKts?t=268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY transparent display video<\/a>. Speaking of videos, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1MHB4iqWHl0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here if you&rsquo;d prefer this bring up guide as a video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CFA10110-and-compatible-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1834\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quick comparison of different options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">If you have any questions, we can be reached at support@crystalfontz.com, we also provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalfontz.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">chat and telephone support<\/a> Monday through Friday during our open hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">We love to hear about your projects! 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