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Review on πŸ–₯️ Raspberry Pi 3 B+ 3.5 inch Touch Screen with Case - 320x480 Pixel TFT LCD Game Display by Jason Staggs

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great value but you can add a fan if it doesn't come with a

Pros:+ great display, great price for $$+ installed directly on my Pi 3Cons+, they come in different versions! For example, mine came without a fan even though there is a 2-pin fan header on the screen. You can order a "JST-PH 2.0" connector if you need it to install your own fan + the polarity (red/black) on the fan connector is reversed + the supplied instructions do not match the display sent - z will need a different one Driver version (LCD35-show instead of MHS35-show). Your download will contain around 20 different driver versions, just find the right one. + The installation of the spacer was also different than described and required removing the plastic sticker. Honestly, it's not the end of the world. + Despite the dedicated "Fan" header, there is no obvious way to control fan speed + No way to control screen brightness. CPU Temperature Control: My temp (under light load. 50C. Just no ventilation with screen installed. Suggestions: 1. Drill lots of vents in the sides of the case. 2. Install a fan. If you squeeze one into the case (probably 30x30x10mm) please let me know how it was, however I installed the Noctua 40x40x10 5V outside the bottom of the case even though the processor is on the top of the motherboard, see photo (including the reversal of the connectors). As a result, the temperature of my processor dropped to 38C, which is even lower than before changing the case to this display.

Pros
  • PC case for your screen and Pi, use the split design to make installation easier and adjust the tweezers, to simplify installation. The white nylon column can help the screen keep its balance.
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors