5.0″ Primary gen4 Display CAPE for the BeagleBone Black with Capacitive Touch
Available in both Resistive Touch (GEN4-4DCAPE-xxT), Capacitive Touch (GEN4-4DCAPE-xxCT) and non-touch (GEN4-4DCAPE-xx) via special request – the non-touch version may be subject to MOQ and Lead Times. (xx refers to 43, 50 and 70 accordingly)
The 4DCAPE is not compatible with the previous Beagle Bone (Beagle Bone White), and can only be used with the Beagle Bone Black.
The 4DCAPE features an on-board Microchip AR1021 resistive touch controller (Resistive Touch version only), which talks to the BBB over I2C. This enables a robust and reliable resistive touch platform, compared to previous LCD CAPE models which used the BBB’s analog inputs, which were prone to external noise and open source software. The Capacitive Touch version utilises a Focaltech capacitive touch controller, which also communicates over I2C.
The Beagle Bone Black connects directly on to an adaptor CAPE, which then connects to the display module using a 30 way FFC ribbon cable, enabling multiple mounting options. Everything the LCD CAPE requires such as power and display signals are provided from the BBB directly, via the Adaptor and FFC ribbon cable.
Mounting of the 4DCAPE is achieved with the 4x 4mm mounting holes present on the Display Module (Resistive and Non-Touch), enabling standard screws to fasten the GEN4 4DCAPE as required, or via the adhesive supplied on the Cover Lens Bezel which is part of the Capacitive Touch version.
Information about the gen4-4DCAPE-50CT-CLB
- 800 x 480 pixel resolution 5.0″ TFT LCD Display
- Capacitive Touch with Cover Glass
- optional push buttons via external button board is available on request, enabling LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, ENTER, RESET and POWER functionality. This push button board is only available on request and is made to order.
- EEPROM CAPE ID selection via DIP switch
- 4x 4.0mm Mounting holes on Non-Touch and Resistive Touch modules, or via adhesive on the bezel for Capacitive Touch model.
- RoHS and CE Compliant.
The gen4-4DCAPE-50CT-CLB includes the following items:
- gen4-4DCAPE-50CT-CLB Module
- gen4-4DCAPE-Adaptor
- 30-way FFC Cable
- Getting Started Guide Available as a Download
SPECIFICATIONS
| Diagonal Display Size INCHES | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 800×480 |
| Brightness | 475 cd/m2 |
| Backlight LEDs | 2×6 |
| Touch | Capacitive Touch Cover Lens Bezel |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Connector | 30 way FFC |
| Display Viewing Area (mm) | 108 x 64.80 |
| Module Dimensions (mm) | 140.7 x 93.8 x 9.4 |
| RoHS? | Yes |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| CCCN / tarif code | 85312000 |
| ECCN export control code | EAR99 |
| TARIC Code | 8531209590 |
| AHECC Code | 85312000 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 167 x 126 x 41 |
| Product Weight (g) | 125 |
| Weight with Packaging (g) | 206 |
| REACH | Yes |
| CE Mark | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 5V bus from BBB |
| Supply Current | 720 mA |
| colours | RGB 65K |
| Viewing Angle | Standard Viewing Angle |
SIZE & WEIGHT
Viewing Area: 108 x 64.80 mm
Module Width: 140.7 mm
Module Height: 93.8 mm
Module Depth:9.4 mm
Module Weight: 125 g
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Genie Magic allows you to enter 4DGL code in the form of Events, Code and Objects, along with various touch related additions too, giving you to the power to achieve advanced GUI’s in ViSi-Genie without having to write the full code yourself.
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Compatibility: Workshop4 is a Windows-only product. It is compatible with Windows 8 through to Windows 11.
Note some older OS such as ME, Vista, XP and 7 have not been tested for some time and are not supported by Microsoft anymore; however, they may still work.
Legacy support updates for the older OS may not be possible, depending on what issues are found. For best results, run a current Windows OS. It is possible to run Workshop4 under a VM on Linux or Mac. However, it is up to the User to set this up.
Documentation
BeagleBone Operating System Links
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- Primary Dislplay LCD Cape for the Beagle Bone Black in gen4 form factor
- 5.0″ LCD TFT
- 800 x 480 pixel resolution
- Capacitive Touch with Cover Glass
- 3D Printable Enclosures available for Wall / Panel / Enclosure mounting. Check the download link in the downloads section.
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