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Title: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: plazma on September 20, 2016, 03:17:38 pm

I found a PCB which lets you interface an iPad 1/2 display panel to HDMI, VGA or composite video.
I just scrapped about 10 panels today. I have a good supply of them at work. I have to save some for future use. They may be good for some mini RaspberryPie build etc.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Apple-IPAD1-2-generation-9-7-inch-LCD-screen-driver-board-decoding-HD-HDMI-VGA-AV1/1100250553.html (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Apple-IPAD1-2-generation-9-7-inch-LCD-screen-driver-board-decoding-HD-HDMI-VGA-AV1/1100250553.html)

I have a crazy idea of mini bartop units which can be linked for multiplayer fun.

Title: Re: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: plazma on September 20, 2016, 03:31:54 pm

BTW it looks like similar PCB can be bought for many different panels. This can be a cheap way to get many kind of TFT panels working with HDMI and VGA input.

Title: Re: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: Slippyblade on September 20, 2016, 07:35:22 pm

Awesome.  Next time you get a few panel spares, let us know.  I'd be interested in picking one up for experimenting purposes.

Title: Re: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: plazma on September 21, 2016, 03:32:30 pm

I ordered the pcb. I'll test it with RaspberryPi, C64 and PC and report back.

Title: Re: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: plazma on October 22, 2016, 01:22:49 pm

I received the PCB. I'll test it with Raspberry Pie and Xbox next week.

Title: Re: iPad 1 displays for mini builds
Post by: plazma on November 06, 2016, 02:40:24 pm

It works. Tested with brand new iPad display and a PC. I have lost my RPi somewhere... Have to check my lab/garage again.
(http://plazma.kapsi.fi/pictures/temp/iPad_1_display_driver_board.jpg)