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    Flavito
    last edited by Flavito Apr 1, 2021, 5:52 PM Apr 1, 2021, 5:52 PM

    Hello guys,

    So here is my issue:

    I got a monitor (LM215WF4-TLE7) without any cables.
    After some googling, I can’t / I’m struggling to find how I can power it and plug an input.

    Do you know where I can find the right control board if needed?
    “needed” because I was wondering if we could just plug the connector (that I have to find) right into the raspberry but I’ve never experienced any of this before. That’s why I’m looking for advice that could help …

    Thanks for reading and have a nice one !
    :beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:
    Flavito

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      MadScientist @Flavito
      last edited by MadScientist Apr 2, 2021, 5:28 PM Apr 2, 2021, 10:20 AM

      @flavito You posted the model type of the LCD panel. So I assume you don’t have a complete monitor but just the naked panel. Hence your question about connecting it to the pi.

      What you need is a LCD controller board. I wrote a lot about those in this forum already and I don’t want to repeat myself all the time. So have a look here and here. Maybe use the forum search. You should find all the information you need.

      What I can tell you is that your panel is 21.5 inch, FullHD (1920x1080) and it has a 30-pin 2-Channel, 8-bit interface.

      You’ll find solutions as cheap as 3-4€ with a bit of hands-on work, 10€ for plug’n’play but a relay is needed if you want to use a PIR-sensor, or 30€ for a board with the needed firmware pre-installed. They all have pros (e.g. price) and cons (custom wiring).

      Read a bit and if you have further questions you just ask again. Usually I look at the forum daily or at least every two days.

      Disclaimer: I am with no means an expert here. I just went through the same research when I build my mirror.

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        Claud Rea @MadScientist
        last edited by Claud Rea May 19, 2021, 7:55 AM May 19, 2021, 7:54 AM

        @madscientist said in Powering my monitor:

        @flavito five nights at freddy’s You posted the model type of the LCD panel. So I assume you don’t have a complete monitor but just the naked panel. Hence your question about connecting it to the pi.

        What you need is a LCD controller board. I wrote a lot about those in this forum already and I don’t want to repeat myself all the time. So have a look here and here. Maybe use the forum search. You should find all the information you need.

        What I can tell you is that your panel is 21.5 inch, FullHD (1920x1080) and it has a 30-pin 2-Channel, 8-bit interface.

        You’ll find solutions as cheap as 3-4€ with a bit of hands-on work, 10€ for plug’n’play but a relay is needed if you want to use a PIR-sensor, or 30€ for a board with the needed firmware pre-installed. They all have pros (e.g. price) and cons (custom wiring).

        Read a bit and if you have further questions you just ask again. Usually I look at the forum daily or at least every two days.

        Disclaimer: I am with no means an expert here. I just went through the same research when I build my mirror.

        i got it, thank you for the explanation.

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