Product Overview
The first-generation Raspberry Pi Touch Display is a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen used in countless Raspberry Pi projects, from entertainment systems and tablets to information dashboards.
Raspberry Pi OS provides the touchscreen drivers, ten-finger touch support and an on-screen keyboard, so your project works without a keyboard or mouse.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 7-inch TFT display | Large, clear working area |
| 10-point capacitive touch | Natural multi-finger control |
| Anti-glare surface | Easier to read |
| LED backlight | Even, bright illumination |
| Raspberry Pi OS drivers | Works without extra software |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Dashboards | Sensor and system status displays |
| Home automation | Room and appliance control panels |
| Kiosks | Information and ordering points |
| Education | Interactive classroom projects |
| Entertainment | Media players and retro-gaming consoles |
Benefits
Proven design
The original official display, supported by a large library of cases and tutorials.
No keyboard needed
Touch and the on-screen keyboard give full control of Raspberry Pi OS.
Large touch area
Seven inches of screen is comfortable for dashboards and menus.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display size | 7 inches (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 800 (RGB) × 480 |
| Active area | 154.08 × 85.92 mm |
| Module size | 192.96 × 110.76 mm |
| LCD type | TFT, normally white, transmissive |
| Touch | Capacitive, up to 10 points |
| Surface | Anti-glare |
| Backlight | LED |
Why Choose This Product?
It’s the original official Raspberry Pi touchscreen with wide case and software support — a dependable choice for kiosks and control panels.
Beginner Use Cases
- Build a touchscreen weather station
- Make a family photo frame
- Create a simple touch game
- Try GUI programming
Professional Use Cases
- Machine and process control panels
- Retail and reception kiosks
- Building management displays
- Field test consoles
Please Note
- Raspberry Pi board is not included
- Raspberry Pi 5 uses a smaller 22-pin display connector and needs a Raspberry Pi 5 display cable
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