8964 – 7inch Capacitive Touch LCD (C)/en

Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.

Summary

7-inch capacitive touch display with 800x480 resolution, RGB interface and I2C touch controller.

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Technical overview

• The panel is a 7-inch multicolor graphic LCD with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution.
• It includes a capacitive touchscreen.
• Connection to the host is via an RGB interface (LCD32 / LCD7C-C).
• The touch controller communicates over I2C in addition.
• Older revisions used the GT811 as the touch controller; the current version uses the GT911.
• According to the manufacturer, GT911 has higher susceptibility to interference than GT811.
• The version can be identified using the visual marker shown in the wiki image.
• Schematics, code examples, and datasheets are available for both versions.
• The product falls under the LCD/OLED category and is marketed under the Waveshare brand.

Notes and version constraints

• No specific commands or pin mappings are provided in the source; these must be derived from the schematics.
• The exact hardware revision must be verified using the image, since behavior differs between GT811 and GT911.
• GT911's higher interference susceptibility may require additional shielding in sensitive environments.
• Missing information on power supply, drivers, compatibility with specific microcontrollers, and safety certifications; this requires supplier confirmation.

Source and revision record

• 7inch Capacitive Touch LCD (C) - Waveshare Wiki
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