Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display

n9qgu
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Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display Sept 19, 2015 13:18:12 GMT -7

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Post by n9qgu on Sept 19, 2015 13:18:12 GMT -7

I just setup the new touch screen display from the Raspberry Pi foundation. I am having two challenges:
First, in order to take advantage of the display I have to upgrade to the most current version of the OS, Is there away to do this within the build?
Second, the command line character fonts and the gui fonts are very tiny. How can I enlarge them?

Thanks

Bob

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W6KD Administrator Posts: 419	Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display Sept 20, 2015 7:46:48 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by W6KD on Sept 20, 2015 7:46:48 GMT -7 You have to do OS updates using apt-get as with any other Raspbian Linux build. As to font size, see unix.stackexchange.com/questions/77049/how-do-i-change-the-screen-font-size-when-using-a-virtual-console Regards
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Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display Nov 18, 2015 10:00:46 GMT -7

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Post by AE2A on Nov 18, 2015 10:00:46 GMT -7

Bob,

I'm new to the Pi group, so excuse my ignorance.
Will the touchscreen interface/display work with v1.20a?
Are there any special considerations to be aware of?
The display looks like a way to add at least some local interface to the OS, Might be nice to default to a status display.
If so and capable - how?

Mitch - AE2A

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Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display Nov 18, 2015 13:33:34 GMT -7

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Post by W6KD on Nov 18, 2015 13:33:34 GMT -7

I have no idea. The primary intent of the DStar Commander image is to be able to set up and run a G4KLX hotspot completely headless--e.g. no display, keyboard, or mouse.

So...you're in uncharted (at least by me) territory when adding displays and other HIDs.

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Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display

Post by n9qgu on Sept 19, 2015 13:18:12 GMT -7

Post by W6KD on Sept 20, 2015 7:46:48 GMT -7

Post by AE2A on Nov 18, 2015 10:00:46 GMT -7

Post by W6KD on Nov 18, 2015 13:33:34 GMT -7