LCD outdoor touch display (esp32) 5-10 inch - where to find? - Page 1
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author: Cvijo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2025, 11:24:15 pm
content: Hi everyone,I am not sure if I am putting this question into the correct section of the forum but does anyone know any LCD display that is for outside use (marine grade). Need it to be installed on the boat, so wet hands, rain, etc.I would like to control it with ESP32 (nothing special about the graphics, only some buttons to press.So far i am using CrowPanel display5in -https://www.elecrow.com/esp32-display-5-inch-hmi-display-rgb-tft-lcd-touch-screen-support-lvgl.html7in -https://www.elecrow.com/esp32-display-7-inch-hmi-display-rgb-tft-lcd-touch-screen-support-lvgl.htmlthey have integrated esp32 but doesn't have to be integrated, and they are not for outdoor useThank you

author: TomKatt
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timestamp: March 18, 2025, 10:47:28 am
content: My first thought would be some outdoor rated HDMI touchscreen - easy to find and probably the lest expensive option. Though I don't know how easy it is to use HDMI with ESP-32. If you can change to a Pi solution that would do it.

author: fchk
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timestamp: March 18, 2025, 12:10:11 pm
content: Maybe you find this useful:https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine/high-brightness/ip65They also have a panel pc:https://www.beetronics.co.uk/15-inch-all-in-one-touchscreen-pcHowever, this is only IP65. Do you need more (IP68K etc)?

author: Cvijo
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timestamp: March 18, 2025, 06:57:47 pm
content: Quote from: fchk on March 18, 2025, 12:10:11 pmIP65 is ok, but those are HDMI, esp32 will not work with that, should be parallel connection or SPI but i guess it will be difficult to find such displays. This would require to switch to Pi that will need my project design rework complitly .. esp32 was choice for esp-now protocol and easy communication and of course very very cheap price.

author: Cvijo
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timestamp: March 18, 2025, 06:58:55 pm
content: Quote from: TomKatt on March 18, 2025, 10:47:28 amYes, esp32 will not work with HDMI, do you know what would be the chipiest pi for HDMI connection, i don't need high CPU power or anything special.Tnx

author: thm_w
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timestamp: March 19, 2025, 12:21:39 am
content: Cross posted here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/lcd-outdoor-touch-display-(esp32)-5-10-inch-where-to-find-456107/Maybe you can delete that thread.Quote from: thm_w on March 18, 2025, 10:07:58 pm

author: shabaz
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timestamp: March 19, 2025, 02:35:04 am
content: Quote from: Cvijo on March 17, 2025, 11:24:15 pmMaybe it's worth heavily reconsidering the UI. If it were me, I'd strongly consider a simpler LCD technology, and push-buttons, if the application lends itself to it..These look interesting (reasonable temperature range, hopefully not insurmountable price):https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Display-Visions/EA-DIP205G-4NLED?qs=63Lh8XYXgjvICE3qPeFzCA%3D%3DI've not checked if it's daylight-readable, but that manufacturer does offer reflective LCD options (amongst others).If one display is insufficient for the amount of text that needs to be displayed, you could add more.

author: Cvijo
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timestamp: March 19, 2025, 09:46:40 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on March 19, 2025, 12:21:39 amhmm when i create post in the new section (Products) i was pressed Remove on this post, why it is still here and how can i delete it ?

author: TomKatt
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timestamp: March 19, 2025, 10:16:36 am
content: Quote from: Cvijo on March 18, 2025, 06:57:47 pmA Pi Zero 2 W runs around $25 and has virtually the same wireless connectivity of an ESP-32... Whatever you save trying to go cheaper will cost you in finding a display solution.