Question Where can I find a good 3.5 inch screen?

Joined
May 15, 2022
Messages
35
Likes
0
Location
Potato Land Ireland
Portables
For the moment… none.
I would like to build a portable and I would like to use a 3.5 inch screen, but I don’t know which one to use. I’ve been looking through old threads but I can’t find an obvious answer. I would really appreciate the help.
 

dababy

.
Joined
Nov 7, 2021
Messages
110
Likes
40
320X240 Resolution LCD Panel Video,VGA Signal Input Digital 3.5 Inch TFT Monitor
Search that in Aliexpress this is the screen used in the gboy
 

Stitches

2 and a Half Dollarydoos
Staff member
.
.
Joined
Feb 5, 2017
Messages
3,773
Likes
2,981
Location
Banana Bender Land, Australia
Portables
6
If you want the best possible quality, you can shell out for a PD035VX2, which is 640x480 and accepts VGA for perfect 480p. I have one and they're basically the best compact screen available, but they're quite expensive.
 

YveltalGriffin

First Wii U Trimmer
.
Joined
Jun 7, 2016
Messages
292
Likes
1,050
Location
South Florida
Portables
5
For 3.5" 640x480 I'd recommend the JT035IPS02-V0 over the PD035VX2. It's full 24-bit color instead of 18-bit, and IPS. Really vibrant with great viewing angles. Only downside is the Wisecoco driver board doesn't support composite video in AFAIK.
 

Stitches

2 and a Half Dollarydoos
Staff member
.
.
Joined
Feb 5, 2017
Messages
3,773
Likes
2,981
Location
Banana Bender Land, Australia
Portables
6
For 3.5" 640x480 I'd recommend the JT035IPS02-V0 over the PD035VX2. It's full 24-bit color instead of 18-bit, and IPS. Really vibrant with great viewing angles. Only downside is the Wisecoco driver board doesn't support composite video in AFAIK.
Oh shit I made a mistake, that's the screen I have. The PD035VX2 is the one I had to return. My bad, yeah get the JT035IPS02-V0 it's better and not as bullshit expensive
 

Stitches

2 and a Half Dollarydoos
Staff member
.
.
Joined
Feb 5, 2017
Messages
3,773
Likes
2,981
Location
Banana Bender Land, Australia
Portables
6
Thank you so much. @Stitches @YveltalGriffin
However, I would rather not order things from Aliexpress.
Sadly that's really the only place you'll find them. Anything particular that you have against the site? Aliexpress has become pretty reliable nowdays. They have half decent buyer security, and so far I've never received no product or the wrong product.
 
Joined
May 15, 2022
Messages
35
Likes
0
Location
Potato Land Ireland
Portables
For the moment… none.
Sadly that's really the only place you'll find them. Anything particular that you have against the site? Aliexpress has become pretty reliable nowdays. They have half decent buyer security, and so far I've never received no product or the wrong product.
The long delivery times is the problem. I have nothing against them, and I know it’s become quite reliable. It’s just that when it comes from china it takes a long time to arrive. (Also rather not buy from eBay)
 

Stitches

2 and a Half Dollarydoos
Staff member
.
.
Joined
Feb 5, 2017
Messages
3,773
Likes
2,981
Location
Banana Bender Land, Australia
Portables
6
The long delivery times is the problem. I have nothing against them, and I know it’s become quite reliable. It’s just that when it comes from china it takes a long time to arrive. (Also rather not buy from eBay)
Again, sadly par for the course. Only China really has stock of these obscure panels. You can pay a little more with more sellers to get faster delivery depending on where you live. I can often get stuff via Singapore Post for an extra $10 or so and shave a week or two off the shipping time. Ebay stock is the same. Ultimately it comes down to a convenient but inferior option, or waiting a bit longer for the part
 

dababy

.
Joined
Nov 7, 2021
Messages
110
Likes
40
Ok for the screen I told u abt there is a store in New York that sells and ships them it’s called like good lcd display or something
 
Joined
May 15, 2022
Messages
35
Likes
0
Location
Potato Land Ireland
Portables
For the moment… none.
Ok for the screen I told u abt there is a store in New York that sells and ships them it’s called like good lcd display or something
Ooof… in New York? I would rather order as few things from America as possible. I live in Ireland so the tax would be extremely high. Thanks anyways tho.
 

AFE123

.
Joined
Mar 2, 2020
Messages
119
Likes
63
Location
0x737cfb7b4d5677317210bddc07c6a51a 106e1f45330ee7a
Portables
1ish.
4Layertech does sell a 5 inch IPS display, but it does ship from the US. Another option, if you don't mind composite video, would be a car backup screen. I'm planning on using a car backup LCD monitor I purchased for 22 bucks off amazon. I haven't been able to test it (Got to trim motherboard then relocate stuff), but I tried a 3.5 inch display a long time ago and it suited my needs. If someone has experience with this screen, please let me know.

image.jpg
 
Joined
May 15, 2022
Messages
35
Likes
0
Location
Potato Land Ireland
Portables
For the moment… none.
4Layertech does sell a 5 inch IPS display, but it does ship from the US. Another option, if you don't mind composite video, would be a car backup screen. I'm planning on using a car backup LCD monitor I purchased for 22 bucks off amazon. I haven't been able to test it (Got to trim motherboard then relocate stuff), but I tried a 3.5 inch display a long time ago and it suited my needs. If someone has experience with this screen, please let me know.

View attachment 22845
I know 4 layer tech has a 5 inch screen. Whatever can’t be bought anywhere else I’ll buy from America. But thanks for the tip I might just look into using a car backup screen.
 

Stitches

2 and a Half Dollarydoos
Staff member
.
.
Joined
Feb 5, 2017
Messages
3,773
Likes
2,981
Location
Banana Bender Land, Australia
Portables
6
I know 4 layer tech has a 5 inch screen. Whatever can’t be bought anywhere else I’ll buy from America. But thanks for the tip I might just look into using a car backup screen.
Just be aware that most backup screens are composite only and have pretty shitty panels
 

cfc_12

.
Joined
Apr 28, 2017
Messages
169
Likes
67
Location
Philippines
Portables
11
I would like to build a portable and I would like to use a 3.5 inch screen, but I don’t know which one to use. I’ve been looking through old threads but I can’t find an obvious answer. I would really appreciate the help.
VGA


For 3.5" 640x480 I'd recommend the JT035IPS02-V0 over the PD035VX2. It's full 24-bit color instead of 18-bit, and IPS. Really vibrant with great viewing angles. Only downside is the Wisecoco driver board doesn't support composite video in AFAIK.
Is this screen compatible for PS2?

Since ps2 video signals outputs only 15kHz
 
Top