Upgrade: Touch Screen · Makertech 3D Help Center

Step 1 of 9

Step 1 Touch Screen Case
- Note: Build the touch screen and case assembly as shown.
  M3 x 8mm Bolt

Metal Mount

3D Printed Case

HDMI 5 Touch Screen Display

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Step 2 Swivel Mechanism

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Note: Connect one of the ribbon cables to the HDMI connector.
- Do this by carefully pulling the black tabs here out.
- Next push the ribbon cable in, with the pin side facing up.
- Push the black tabs back in to hold the ribbon cable in place. It's important to make sure the cable is seated straight and with none of the pins showing.

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Fix to the other side of the HDMI connectors ribbon cable the Micro HDMI connector.
Fix to the other side of the USB C connectors ribbon cable the USB A connector.
Caution: Connecting these the wrong way round will result in damage to the display and/or Pi board.

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Plug the micro HDMI connector to the port on the side of the BTT Pi.
Plug the USB connector to a USB port on the BTT Pi (or USB hub if building the 4.2)

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Note: There are three buttons underneath the display on the edge.
- The centre one controls the orientation of the screen.
- The two either side control the displays brightness. If your display is not lighting up it may be that the brightness is set all the way down.

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