ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) Review

Good things first: the screen works with the Pi 4 I tested on; touch screen works; and the sound works too. Really Bad: It has a bad case of screen tearing. This is with the latest clean install of the default Raspberry Pi OS. I've tried everything to get rid of the tearing, but to no avail. This can be a stumbling block when you need a screen for gaming or fast video. Not Great: I really don't think it's an IPS display as the viewing angles are quite narrow. Nowhere in the docs or online is it

First of all I have to say that this little monitor is perfect for keeping an eye on my PC. Unfortunately I bought a new case and somewhere when I switched to a new case it stopped working. Well my mobo said the USB overload cut the power to keep it from burning out. I'm paraphrasing of course. I have the exact same setup, nothing new except that the new tower has a USB-C front panel, not just 2 USB 23.0s, so that might have helped. I would recommend this screen as it gets the job done. I think

Use this to set up a mini screen in a PC case that shows temperature, GPU usage, etc. Works great. comes with several different connectors with different angles to facilitate assembly in different ways. The screen looks good and has lasted over a year with no issues. Plugged into a USB port for power and data and my Windows 10 recognized the screen right away. One problem is that the screen never turns off, even when sleeping the monitor stays on but the screen goes black. Not a big issue and…

I don't use Aida64 Extreme. This is Kubuntu 21.10 only. Version 21.10 has new widgets and touchpads that can be used as widgets, which is not available in the LTS version. I use my 5" display as an internal touchpad. All I had to do was go to the manufacturer's website, download and install the Ubuntu drivers. (Install them before plugging in the display!) It definitely complements my case!I would buy from them again as I have 3 RPI 3b and 2 RPI 4b.

I just received the 5" ELECRO touchscreen and followed the setup instructions in the brochure. I bought a model where you can attach the RPi to the back of the screen. The instructions and photos were very clear and to the point. and USB connectors fit perfectly. Aside from adjusting the display size, everything worked great when I turned on the device. I'm using a Pi 4 and a 5 megapixel camera and I can now control the camera and touchscreen remotely (with access to a power source). The…

I bought this screen to use as a dedicated Aida64 touchpad screen, which seems standard for it, but after installing it I noticed two things. My setup consists of an HDMI cable that runs from my GPU in my case to the display, and a USB cable that connects to the USB header on my motherboard and connects to the display's power supply. First, it's clearly NOT an IPS screen. For me this is mostly not a problem as I plug it into my PC but definitely a hit as IPS is used as a marketing term here…

I bought this for an iOT project I'm working on with a Raspberry PI 4. I had to rotate the screen 270 degrees (which I did) but couldn't figure out how to get the touchscreen to swap the x/y axis. The calibration tool didn't work for this. I googled but all the advice was wrong. I emailed Elecrow but they didn't help - they just referred me to a blog that didn't solve the problem. I was finally able to figure it out myself and get it working. I am satisfied with the performance and quality. I…

This is a great solution for adding an LCD to your Raspberry Pi project. The included brackets and smart U adapters meant I could mount the Pi right on the back of the screen and connect HDMI and touch without the bulky cables sticking out everywhere! This will power my 3D printer's OctoPi, but I could definitely find another use for this design since the kit is so unobtrusive overall. I deducted 1 star because of the screen quality. Let's just say I'm not sure if it's actually an IPS panel…

That 5 inch screen is great, with a brightness and volume control button. You only use the power cord to make it work. It's a bit more expensive than the other 5-inch screens (but the price difference is significant). I've tested it on both Pi 3B+ and Pi 4, it seems that the micro HDMI to HDMI adapter is not quite the right size, but it can still be connected. One bug I encountered was that when I connect the Pi4 to the screen, the Pi 4's Wi-Fi is unstable. My Pi 4 Wi-Fi can sometimes…

When I was looking for a display for a raspberry pie project I turned to Elecrow because they have many displays for this purpose. The display I bought has the model number RC050S. I love it because it has good material and does great what I should do.

Good product. I haven't tried the touchscreen, but the picture quality and brightness are excellent for a small screen like this. I've had it for a day now and it's perfect for my latest project of making a retro slot machine photo frame for my desk.

Works but came with a crack. It's so small that I really don't want to replace and maintain it. I wish they would have sent me another one but everything is fine! EDIT: Returning item. They send another one but watch the video to see why I'm returning. I didn't mind a little cracking, but that noise? I don't know what's causing it, but yes. do we pray that the second comes without cracks or strange screams? (PS I'm 100% sure it's monitor noise. If I unplug the USB, the noise is gone. Plug it…

This is a great screen to use as a PC touchpad. Gorgeous color, exceptional viewing angle, and the input ports are recessed to hide wiring. I used an HDMI ribbon cable and a 90° USB to USB cable to connect everything. After installation I used AIDA64 to create my own touchpad. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to undertake a similar project.

The picture is excellent and the text on the screen is very sharp for the small size. The touchscreen is functional, but a screen pen or mouse is ideal.

Great until I broke it by tripping over a cable. But I only buy two 7 inch models because I was so pleased with the ease of use.

This is a great screen to use as a PC touchpad. Gorgeous color, exceptional viewing angle, and the input ports are recessed to hide wiring. I used an HDMI ribbon cable and a 90° USB to USB cable to connect everything. After installation I used AIDA64 to create my own touchpad. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to undertake a similar project.

The touchscreen and image quality are as expected. The strange design of the frames and the crash when the computer is restarted during updates are a bit creepy and annoying.

The picture is excellent and the text on the screen is very sharp for the small size. The touchscreen is functional, but a screen pen or mouse is ideal.

Lots of features and connectivity, but the one I had kept shorting out my raspberry pi. When it worked, it worked fine, then it shorted out and unplugged everything for a second, then it started up again. In addition, the mounting screws for attaching to the Pi are not screwed well and break easily. Looking at other reviews maybe I'm just unlucky but I'll get something else

Great screen! also works well for pc modding! Don't forget the perspective. It's a great screen BUT you need a good angle on the screen to see it well.