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Display Size
7.0 / 177.8 mm
Resolution
800 × 480 pixels
Brightness
~400 cd/m²
LCD Touch Type
Resistive Touch
4DCAPE-70T
7.0", 800x480 pixel Display Cape for the BeagleBone Black with Resistive Touch. Includes 7 push buttons and connects directly on top of the BeagleBone Black.
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7.0″LCD Cape for Beagle Bone Black
The 4D 7.0″ LCD CAPE which features a 7.0″ TFT LCD 800×480 resolution display, is a cape specifically designed for the Beagle Bone Black (BBB). It provides a 7.0″ primary display for the BBB for direct user interaction and information display, along with the ability for additional CAPES to be attached at the same time.
The 4DCAPE-70T utilises the drivers developed for the CircuitCo LCD7 A3, however it provides a different form factor and pricing point to the LCD7.
The BBB connects directly to the back of the 4DCAPE-70T, and allows everything the CAPE requires such as power and display signals. Another CAPE can be added to the secondary connectors on the back of the module if required.
The 4D 7.0″ LCD CAPE features 7 push buttons below the screen, LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, ENTER, RESET and POWER, along with 2 LED’s to indicate Power and User Status (normally heartbeat).
Mounting of the 4DCAPE-70T is achieved with the 4x 3.5mm mounting holes present on the CAPE, enabling standard M3 or #6-32 screws to fasten the 4DCAPE-70T as required.
Please note that the 4DCAPE-70T is designed to be the primary display for Beagle Bone Black only and cannot be programmed using 4D Systems Workshop 4 IDE
NOTE
The 4DCAPE-70T is not compatible with the previous Beagle Bone (Beagle Bone White), and can only be used with the Beagle Bone Black.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS
Please contact Sales for Questions/Concerns
Please refer to our gen4 range for alternate products
Product Availability Statement
Information about the display module
- 7.0″ TFT LCD CAPE for the Beagle Bone Black
- Resistive Touch Display
- 7 push buttons including LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, ENTER, RESET and POWER
- 2 LED Lights for Power and User
- 2×2 Jumper with shunts for EEPROM CAPE ID selection
- Module dimensions:165 x 100 x 19.5mm
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Module dimensions with Beagle Bone Black connected:
- Approx 165 x 100 x 19.5mm
- 4x 3.5mm Mounting holes
- RoHS and CE Compliant.
The 4DCAPE-70T includes the following items:
- 4DCAPE-70T Display Module
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about our display modules, embedded integration, customization capabilities, and system compatibility.
How do I choose the right display module for my project?
Start by identifying the demands of your product environment: required screen size, touch capability, operating conditions and UI complexity. Our consistent form-factor families allow you to select a module that fits your constraints today and upgrade performance later without redesigning your enclosure or PCB. Our documentation hub provides comparison tables to assist selection.
What is the difference between a smart display and a host-driven display?
Smart displays include an onboard processor that handles graphics, widgets, UI logic and drawing commands internally. This reduces load on your host MCU, simplifies code and often shortens development time dramatically. Host-driven modules require the host MCU to manage everything, which may be appropriate for minimal UIs but introduces more integration work.
Can I upgrade processors without changing my enclosure or PCB?
Yes. Our architecture is deliberately designed around footprint consistency. Most display families maintain identical mechanical and electrical footprints across multiple processor types, enabling generation-to-generation performance improvements without mechanical redesign.
Do you offer non-touch and touch options?
Yes. Many display families provide variants for non-touch, resistive-touch and capacitive-touch configurations. Capacitive-touch variants are recommended for modern, responsive UI experiences.