WSAL17117 – PI4B Display Kit/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

This guide covers installation and connection of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Display Kit with a 7-inch capacitive touch LCD. It includes preparing the SD card, flashing the OS image, power-up steps, and display connection notes.

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Technical overview

• The kit includes a 7-inch capacitive touch LCD that connects to the Raspberry Pi 4B via its corresponding interface.
• Available RAM options for the Pi 4B in this kit: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB.
• A blank SD card and a card reader are required before setup.
• Format the SD card first; the source lists “SDFormatter.exe” as the formatting tool.
• Flash the OS image using “Win32DiskImager.exe”; when prompted to format after writing, choose “Cancel”.
• Insert the flashed SD card into the Pi and power it on with a 5 V / 3 A adapter connected via the Type-C port.
• Successful power-on indicators: the red power LED stays lit and the green ACT LED blinks.
• PuTTY is listed among resources for terminal access or remote configuration.

Commands and examples – verify before use: 

SDFormatter.exe
Win32DiskImager.exe

Notes and version constraints

• The source refers to “the newest system” without a specific version number; confirm which OS image version is required before flashing.
• The exact pinout or cable needed to connect the 7-inch display is not specified in the provided text; verify the correct connection before plugging in.
• The listed tools (SDFormatter.exe, Win32DiskImager.exe) are Windows-native; alternative utilities are needed on other operating systems.
• Whether the supplied power adapter truly delivers 5 V / 3 A should be confirmed against the product packaging or datasheet.
• No safety, warranty, or certification information is present in the source; such claims must not be assumed.

Source and revision record

• PI4B Display Kit - Waveshare Wiki
• Source revision: 73999
• Captured: 2026-08-31T04:01:46+00:00
• SHA-256: fd520e17f26134fcb1b74492d345d4177b97d792772190665b49232910e6618c