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4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor
4D-Serial-Pi-Adaptor
Document Date: 20
th
November 2012
Document Revision: 1.0
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4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor
Contents
1. Description ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Specifications and Ratings ....................................................................................................... 4
3. Legal Notice ............................................................................................................................ 5
4. Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 5
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1. Description
The 4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor (4D-Serial-Pi-
Adaptor) is a simple Raspberry Pi adaptor designed
to provide a convenient interface to attach 4D
Systems display modules to the Raspberry Pi
platform, without having to use jumper wires on
the Raspberry Pi headers.
The 4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor is included in
various Raspberry Pi Module Packs, but can be
purchased separately if a 4D Display Module is not
required or is owned already.
Communication to the 4D Systems Display
Modules is performed via the Raspberry Pi’s serial
port (RX and TX), and is provided to the user in a
simple 5-pin interface, where a 5 way cable
(included in the Raspberry Pi Module Packs) can be
attached between the adaptor and the Display
Module.
Power for the display is supplied from the
Raspberry Pi’s 5V bus. No external power is
required for the Display Module as all power is
supplied from the Raspberry Pi, via the Adaptor.
The 4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor is compatible
with the following 4D Systems display modules:
• uLCD-24PT
• uLCD-28PT
• uLCD-32PT
• uOLED-96-G1/G2
• uOLED-128-G1/G2
• uOLED-160-G1/G2
• uLCD-144-G1/G2
• uLCD-43 (All versions)
• uLCD-24-PTU
• uLCD-28-PTU
• uLCD-32-PTU
• uLCD-32W-PTU
While older modules from 4D Systems may be pin
compatible, the 4D Raspberry Pi Library may not
specifically support them.
The 4D Raspberry Pi Library is available to
download from the 4D Systems website,
www.4dsystems.com.au
4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor
4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor attached to a
Raspberry Pi
4D Raspberry Pi Display Module Pack
(4D Raspberry Pi Serial Adaptor is 1 part of this
pack)
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2. Specifications and Ratings
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Supply Voltage (VCC)
4.5
--
5.5
V
Operating Temperature
-10
--
+70
°C
UART Voltage
Raspberry Pi is 3.3V only
4D System modules are 5V tolerant
3.3 V
ORDERING INFORMATION
Order Code: 4D-Serial-Pi-Adaptor
Package: 65mm x 50mm x 30mm
Packaging: Module sealed in antistatic foam padded 4D Systems Box
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3. Legal Notice
Proprietary Information
The information contained in this document is the property of 4D Systems Pty. Ltd. and may be the subject of
patents pending or granted, and must not be copied or disclosed without prior written permission.
4D Systems endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated but does
not accept liability for any error or omission. The development of 4D Systems products and services is
continuous and published information may not be up to date. It is important to check the current position with
4D Systems. 4D Systems reserves the right to modify, update or makes changes to Specifications or written
material without prior notice at any time.
All trademarks belong to their respective owners and are recognised and acknowledged.
Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
4D Systems makes no warranty, either expressed or implied with respect to any product, and specifically
disclaims all other warranties, including, without limitation, warranties for merchantability, non-infringement
and fitness for any particular purpose.
Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is provided only for your
convenience and may be superseded by updates. It is your responsibility to ensure that your application meets
with your specifications.
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used are possible to be displayed on the 4D Systems range of products, however the quality may vary.
In no event shall 4D Systems be liable to the buyer or to any third party for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, punitive or exemplary damages (including without limitation lost profits, lost savings, or loss of
business opportunity) arising out of or relating to any product or service provided or to be provided by 4D
Systems, or the use or inability to use the same, even if 4D Systems has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
4D Systems products are not fault tolerant nor designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on line
control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail – safe performance, such as in the operation of
nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines
or weapons systems in which the failure of the product could lead directly to death, personal injury or severe
physical or environmental damage (‘High Risk Activities’). 4D Systems and its suppliers specifically disclaim
any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.
Use of 4D Systems’ products and devices in 'High Risk Activities' and in any other application is entirely at the
buyer’s risk, and the buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless 4D Systems from any and all
damages, claims, suits, or expenses resulting from such use. No licenses are conveyed, implicitly or otherwise,
under any 4D Systems intellectual property rights.
4. Contact Information
For Technical Support: support@4dsystems.com.au
For Sales Support: sales@4dsystems.com.au
Website: www.4dsystems.com.au
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