ELECROW sent me a touch screen for review. All opinions are my own.
The Meteor Screen 10.1″ IPS Capacitive Touch Screen with RGB Animated light is a high-quality touch screen display. With its sleek design and advanced features, this screen is perfect for tech enthusiasts and tinkerers. Its backlights and RGB flow animation light string features add a touch of style and sophistication to any project.
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While mainly used as a touch screen for Raspberry Pi projects, it can also be used to display anything that takes HDMI. I can imagine a video editor using it as a specialized touch screen for their preferred video editing program.
Technical Breakdown
The Meteor Screen boasts the following features and specifications:
Display size: 10.1 inch
Display type: LCD, IPS panel with 178° wide viewing angle
Resolution: 1280*800
Touch capabilities: capacitive touch with maximum support for 5 points touch, 6H hardness tempered panel
Backlight: 300 cd/m2 with button adjustment
Contrast ratio: 700:1
Power supply: DC 5V-2A (below 2A, screen/light brightness will affect normal operation due to low current)
Power consumption: 5.29w (100% brightness, no LED string lit)
Display area(AA area): 216.57*135.36mm
Module size(LWH): 239157.512.6mm
Weight (single screen): about 540g
Other notable features of the Meteor Screen include:
RGB flow backlight: 19 custom LED flow modes for free switching and support for brightness third-order adjustment.
Strong compatibility: The Meteor Screen has strong device/system compatibility and HDMI communication.
Custom designed fixing studs: These studs are perfectly compatible with Raspberry Pi 3/3B+/4B, allowing for fast building of Raspberry Pi all-in-one machines.
Light string: The screen comes with 27 pieces of RGB animation light strings, with a U-shaped layout at the back of the screen. The light string features three levels of brightness (with button adjustment) and 19 modes in total (with jog wheel switching).
Reserved interfaces: The Meteor Screen has reserved touch, power, and HDMI interfaces, as well as backlight and RGB ON/OFF buttons.
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The display itself is a high-quality LCD panel. It has a resolution of up to 1080p, which means that your images and videos will be crystal clear and highly detailed. The panel has a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, making it easy to see from different angles.
The Meteor Screen features a capacitive touch panel that supports up to 5 points of touch. This means that multiple fingers can be used to interact with the screen at the same time, allowing for a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The touch panel is made of a 6H hardness tempered panel, which provides durability and resistance to scratches and other types of damage.
The touch response time is fast, enabling smooth and responsive touch interactions. Additionally, the touch panel supports gesture recognition, such as pinch-to-zoom and swipe, which enhances its usability and versatility.
The Meteor Screen is not just a simple touch screen display. It comes with a unique RGB flow backlight that can create a beautiful light show The backlight consists of 27 customizable RGB animation light strings, which can be set to 19 different modes using the jog wheel. With the ability to switch between modes and adjust brightness levels, the Meteor Screen backlights are perfect for decorating your house or adding ambiance to your party, Halloween, Christmas holiday, and more. The RGB flow backlight is the perfect choice for those who want to add a touch of color and style to their projects, and it’s sure to make your project stand out from the rest.
I can see what a valuable tool this would with the versatility of the back light. The picture is so clear and focused.