LCD outdoor touch display (esp32) 5-10 inch - where to find?

[Cvijo]

Hi everyone,

I am not sure if I am putting this question into the correct section of the forum but does anyone know any LCD display that is for outside use (marine grade). Need it to be installed on the boat, so wet hands, rain, etc.

I would like to control it with ESP32 (nothing special about the graphics, only some buttons to press .

So far i am using CrowPanel display
5in - https://www.elecrow.com/esp32-display-5-inch-hmi-display-rgb-tft-lcd-touch-screen-support-lvgl.html
7in - https://www.elecrow.com/esp32-display-7-inch-hmi-display-rgb-tft-lcd-touch-screen-support-lvgl.html

they have integrated esp32 but doesn't have to be integrated, and they are not for outdoor use

Thank you

[TomKatt]

My first thought would be some outdoor rated HDMI touchscreen - easy to find and probably the lest expensive option.  Though I don't know how easy it is to use HDMI with ESP-32.  If you can change to a Pi solution that would do it.

[fchk]

Maybe you find this useful:
https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine/high-brightness/ip65

They also have a panel pc:
https://www.beetronics.co.uk/15-inch-all-in-one-touchscreen-pc

However, this is only IP65. Do you need more (IP68K etc)?

[Cvijo]

Maybe you find this useful:
https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine/high-brightness/ip65

They also have a panel pc:
https://www.beetronics.co.uk/15-inch-all-in-one-touchscreen-pc

However, this is only IP65. Do you need more (IP68K etc)?

IP65 is ok, but those are HDMI, esp32 will not work with that, should be parallel connection or SPI but i guess it will be difficult to find such displays. This would require to switch to Pi that will need my project design rework complitly .. esp32 was choice for esp-now protocol and easy communication and of course very very cheap price.

[Cvijo]

My first thought would be some outdoor rated HDMI touchscreen - easy to find and probably the lest expensive option.  Though I don't know how easy it is to use HDMI with ESP-32.  If you can change to a Pi solution that would do it.

Yes, esp32 will not work with HDMI, do you know what would be the chipiest pi for HDMI connection, i don't need high CPU power or anything special.

Tnx

[thm_w]

Cross posted here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/lcd-outdoor-touch-display-(esp32)-5-10-inch-where-to-find-456107/
Maybe you can delete that thread.

Budget? Its going to be hard to find unless you want to spend a reasonable amount, afaik.
You can google IP67 touch LCD embedded (or IP66, whatever), and you'll find some results.

You could take the existing crowpanel display, and seal it inside a waterproof enclosure. So the front glass will still be accessible.
I've never seen touch panels work that well when it is raining directly on them though. So thats something for you to test.

[shabaz]

..Need it to be installed on the boat, so wet hands, rain, etc.

I would like to control it with ESP32 (nothing special about the graphics, only some buttons to press .

Maybe it's worth heavily reconsidering the UI. If it were me, I'd strongly consider a simpler LCD technology, and push-buttons, if the application lends itself to it.
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These look interesting (reasonable temperature range, hopefully not insurmountable price):
https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Display-Visions/EA-DIP205G-4NLED?qs=63Lh8XYXgjvICE3qPeFzCA%3D%3D

I've not checked if it's daylight-readable, but that manufacturer does offer reflective LCD options (amongst others).

If one display is insufficient for the amount of text that needs to be displayed, you could add more.

[Cvijo]

Cross posted here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/lcd-outdoor-touch-display-(esp32)-5-10-inch-where-to-find-456107/
Maybe you can delete that thread.

Budget? Its going to be hard to find unless you want to spend a reasonable amount, afaik.
You can google IP67 touch LCD embedded (or IP66, whatever), and you'll find some results.

You could take the existing crowpanel display, and seal it inside a waterproof enclosure. So the front glass will still be accessible.
I've never seen touch panels work that well when it is raining directly on them though. So thats something for you to test.

hmm when i create post in the new section (Products) i was pressed Remove on this post, why it is still here and how can i delete it ?

[TomKatt]

IP65 is ok, but those are HDMI, esp32 will not work with that, should be parallel connection or SPI but i guess it will be difficult to find such displays. This would require to switch to Pi that will need my project design rework complitly .. esp32 was choice for esp-now protocol and easy communication and of course very very cheap price.

A Pi Zero 2 W runs around $25 and has virtually the same wireless connectivity of an ESP-32...  Whatever you save trying to go cheaper will cost you in finding a display solution.