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Revainrating 3 out of 5

It works but it broke my operating system

I installed the drivers and everything works. The only problem is that it seeds the command line because the drivers made it impossible to boot into the GUI. I've tried to fix it but it looks like I can only stay on the command line from now on. Definitely NOT 50 FPS, more like 10 FPS. "It doesn't cool the Pi." My Pi is on fire and the thin copper strip and fan aren't working as a cooling system.

What positive qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • 480x320 pixels
What are the downsides to using JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Hard to say

Revainrating 4 out of 5

You get what you pay for

The screen works, there is no direction. With a little digging, you'll find that most operating systems have their own packages that will install the graphics driver for you. The video driver that this website claims should work does not work. I had to do some digging and found that this is a simple apt-get command you can run in Kali that will immediately download Kali's native video driver. However, note that the instructions are vague and YouTube would be the best resource.

What are the favorable features of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • The screen supports 125MHz SPI signal input, stable display without flickering, refresh rate is about 50fps, which is enough for playing videos and games.
What are the negative aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • The monitor inputs are not compatible with other devices.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Complete suspension after Kali 2021 update

I tried the latest version of Kali 2021 with the provided installation scripts, doesn't work. The screen says Loading, but X stops loading. So I tried *her* prebuilt Kali 2020 image, it even works in X but then completely breaks down when updated with apt upgrade. I'm not sure why this can't be supported like 20 other displays in kalipi-config. I tried the suggested kalipi-config tft from another post here, but it doesn't work in the new version of kali either. I would avoid this if you want to

What benefits does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 offer?
  • Gives pleasure
What are the downsides to using JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Color balancing: If the colors on the display are not precisely calibrated, the display can appear washed out or too bright.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not as good as expected or advertised

The ease of installation and assembly is good. Glitches or screen freezes compared to 7 where I thought it would work better because it's smaller. The mouse pointer twitched, 7 on the screen smoothly. Finger touch was shaky when opening and closing the display, but the stylist didn't want to work well. Decided to save for backups but 7 on display is what I will recommend.

What are the key selling points of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • 3.5 inches
What negative qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • Protection

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worth the experience you get.

I put this touchscreen raspberry pi 4 together as a project to gain experience and experiment with Linux. I enjoyed setting it up and downloading the driver from Git-Hub to get the touchscreen working. It works like a mini computer - at half the price.

What benefits does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 offer?
  • Gives pleasure
What are the cons of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Can hurt

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Resistive vs. Capacitive

I bought it because it was cheap and I needed it for a project that required touch input. For that it works perfectly. However, if I were to use it for something else, I'd prefer the capacitive touchscreen. Image quality is what you would expect from 320 x 480.

What are the favorable features of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • A good thing
What are the disadvantages of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Limited ergonomic properties

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Funny screen in my review

This LCD screen is easy to set up by following the electronic instructions on the Revain product page or the paper instructions that came with the product (using a pre-programmed GitHub package). Some app splash screens extend beyond the LCD, but as far as I can tell, any running app can be resized to fit the 3.5-inch screen. I mainly use this as a viewer to view a printed Python script. States without an external monitor or an active Putty session, but I also see it useful for gaming. I also…

What benefits does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 offer?
  • electronics
What are the cons of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • communication with the seller

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Updated rating after one month of use.

Buyer Warning. It doesn't fill the entire screen, so parts of your activities, such as B. Buttons on websites or apps, are not visible or even accessible blindly. In short, you can't do what you need to do and get stuck in windows and files you can't even close or use. Not to mention that it's slow. There are better ways. DO NOT BUY. Update: You must have a mouse and press Alt/Option to drag. It's a tedious process, but it works. I need to resize the window and this works for most of the…

What are the perks associated with JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • monitors
What are the cons of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • The list will be big.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well with some limitations

The build took a few minutes and everything works fine and the driver was easy to install. The only problem with the hardware switched on is the fan, which started making annoying noises after just a few days. Either my particular fan was defective or it's just a low quality fan that doesn't last long. It doesn't matter though and for the overall cost of this kit the quality is excellent and I'm very happy with it. The only way to improve this kit is to double the screen resolution so that the…

What are the favorable features of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • A wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction.
What are the cons of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • expensive insurance

Revainrating 1 out of 5

MAKE A BACKUP! good for me

Yes, all in capital letters. This product is very poorly made in every way. I see all the other positive reviews and it amazes me that people think this is a quality product. MAKE A BACKUP COPY FIRST before downloading the drivers. Read the listing carefully, the seller stated that this display driver is known to completely crash your operating system. Tap, Brick, now. Your suggested solution? Reboot and try again. Well I've done it 3 times and each time it was a brick. Suffice it to say that I

What are the positive aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • E361
What are the negative aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Limited color options

Revainrating 3 out of 5

About what I expected for $30

Not really because of something called FORMAT RATIO. 3/4 of desktop apps don't fit on the screen, especially after the onscreen keyboard takes up half of the already small screen. It would be nice and very easy to create a GUI with 3 buttons (HDMI, LCD and Rotate). 10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND IF USING KALI_ARM. THE DRIVERS PROVIDED WILL HACK THE OS. I think they are putting something together for TFT tuning so there is a glimmer of hope for that one day.

What are the favorable features of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • computers and accessories
What are the problems of using JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Not the best

Revainrating 1 out of 5

2 sets shipped to California. motherboard is missing

It was supposed to be mother and daughter sharing time together building a Raspberry Pi only to find the motherboard was missing from both boxes. It was a frustrating waste of time and no positive results other than mother and daughter wasting time on a project that doesn't work.

What positive qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • The adjustable stand allows you to place it in any workspace.
What are the shortcomings associated with JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Not as thick as other options

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Screen size limits your options.

what else can i say It's a Raspberry Pi. Manual setting. Not for the weak. I said it before I say it again. Pi is a journey, not a destination. Either you love them or you hate them. The screen itself is very responsive. text small. The installation instructions could have been clearer. Worth the price.

What are the positive aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • fun to play
What are the shortcomings associated with JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Easy to install, noisy and not very responsive to the finger, can only be used with a pen or a nail.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I need answers or a replacement

Unfortunately, this product has caused me a lot of grief and I don't know why. I had to reinstall Raspbian OS 3 times because every time I run this code I lose the ability to even use my HDMI because noobs don't run my text configuration code (unrelated but unrelated to my dilemma). I posted a video of running the script, but every time I get the same result, Raspberry Pi with white LCD screen, I know that Raspberry Pi can't communicate with LCD and HDMI at the same time, but when I try, it to…

What are the positive aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Absolute legend
What are the negative aspects of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Limited size options

Revainrating 4 out of 5

EASY TO INSTALL - The fan is too loud

Fits perfectly on my Raspberry Pi 4 and the drivers are easy to install and use. However, the fan is quite noisy and the RPi4+ screen really needs a fan. There would be 5 stars if the fan were quieter!

What positive qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • Perfect for me
What negative qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • The monitor connections are too difficult to reach.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good value for money, easy setup for the tech savvy

The whole package worked great and the touchscreen, although small, does exactly what it's supposed to. It's not a kit for those who aren't used to working with specialized Linux drivers, but if you have some experience with Linux internals it's pretty easy to set up. The only real downside is that the case that comes with it doesn't have enough vents so you can drill a few holes to increase airflow for the 4B.

What are the favorable features of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Awakens trust
What are the cons of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • So-so

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Screen not working with Ubuntu 20.04

The case was excellent. It is connected very clearly and looks smooth. The only reason I bought this was because the touchscreen I found doesn't work with Ubuntu 20.04, even after following the instructions that came with it. The case came with an alternative bezel which I have used and am happy with. If I had known about the screen I would have happily saved some money and found a case without a screen since I was only hooked up to the Pi anyway.

What are the key selling points of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Low blue light mode helps you stay focused
What are the disadvantages of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Too bright in the dark

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good case, setup steps needed to use LCD on Raspbian

The plastic case is fairly well designed, but the connector holes can get in the way of the HDMI micro connectors, preventing them from being inserted deep enough to make contact. The top of the case can be a grille or a rectangular bezel, perfect for the included LCD display. The LCD is far from perfect and will not work with a standard Raspbian install. You need to find a proper online manual to make configuration changes to make the LCD work.

What are the perks associated with JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • handy thing
What are the drawbacks of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Limited screen customization

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product for the money

It's exactly what I expected and does a great job. Actually, the screen is only suitable for displaying status information or high-level messages, but that's what I expected.

What are the key selling points of JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Touch screen
What are the shortcomings associated with JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Bad viewing angles

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Functional touch screen for Raspberry PI, requires configuration.

This 3.5" touchscreen works when connected to unused pins on the Raspberry Pi 4 board, but requires special drivers. It's not clear how it works (it's hardly plug-n-play). This tiny display doesn't turn off when the Pi is turned off, and its fan can be noisy. Another annoying thing is that HDMI ports stop working after installing the drivers. Although a recipe for switching between touch/HDMI displays is provided, I've never been able to get it to work successfully. Pi 4 is said to support 2 4k

What are the reasons to consider JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361?
  • Don't waste too much time
What negative qualities does JUN-ELECTRON 3.5 inch Raspberry Touchscreen Display Monitor, 320X480 Resolution - E361 possess?
  • Too bright in the dark