1.44in-LCD

This project uses a 1.44-inch LCD HAT with a Raspberry Pi.

Materials

• Raspberry pi Zero 2 WH
  
• Micro SD Cards
  
• 1.44inch LCD HAT
  
• UPS Hat
  

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Installations

1. OS install:

   • Install Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) on your Raspberry Pi
     

2. Enable SPI & I2C:

   • Open a terminal on your Raspberry Pi.
   • Run sudo raspi-config
   • Navigate to Interfacing Options -> SPI -> Enable.

3. Python libraries:

   • sudo apt-get update -y
   • sudo apt-get install python3-pip -y
   • sudo apt-get install python3-pil -y
   • sudo apt-get install python3-numpy -y
   • sudo apt-get install python3-spidev -y
   
   

Wiring and Setup

1. Connect 1.3inch LCD HAT to Raspberry Pi:

   • Connect the 1.44inch LCD HAT to your Raspberry Pi.
     
   • Connect the UPS Hat for continuous power supply. This will allow you to move the project anywhere without worrying about power interruptions.

2. Clone the repository:

   sudo apt install git -y
   git clone https://github.com/frogCaller/1.44in-LCD.git
   cd 1.44in-LCD
   

Usage Instructions

1. Start typing with:
   • Run the script: python3 type.py

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Ensure SPI & I2C are enabled in the Raspberry Pi configuration.
• Check all connections if the screen does not display anything.
• Verify all required packages are installed correctly.
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