Display Hardware Rationale
Graphics driving hardware:
Choice: Using a raspberry pi zero is the best graphics driving hardware because it has an inbuilt hdmi which is really nice since it’s plug and play.
Graphics Option | Pros | Cons |
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Raspberry Pi 0 |
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Raspberry Pi 4/5 https://www.cytron.io/p-raspberry-pi-4-model-b-2gb
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In-display MCU (i.e. Nextion setup) |
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Panel type:
Choice: IPS is the best panel choice because it has wide viewing angles, maintains good brightness, and has nice colors.
Panel Option | Pros | Cons |
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IPS type panel
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OLED type panel
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TN type panel
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Interface:
Choice: HDMI because it’s much easier to use than UART and fast enough.
Interface Option | Pros | Cons |
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HDMI |
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UART |
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SPI |
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Size & Config:
Choice: iPad size display is probably the best since TODO
Config Option | Pros | Cons |
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Long display
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iPad size display (7+”) |
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Multiple smaller displays |
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Still need to decide:
Do we want long form factor display or a large form factor display?
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