8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor

As much as we wish we had the magical ability to see electronic signals, displays provide colourful interfaces for our projects and PC setups. The right display module can make a project really stand out. Most Raspberry Pi displays are mounted directly onto the Pi itself, but not every project requires discrete installation. You might find a need for a small side monitor for your completed Pi project or full gaming setup. Gamers often use these types of side displays to show their PC performance while playing. In this situation, dismantling your build just to integrate a new display module into its casing is inconvenient, to say the least. An easier and stylish solution is the installation of a simple standalone display, like the 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor.

Supplied from Waveshare, the 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor is a long thin standalone display, offering 480x1920 resolution with an HDMI interface. The display casing is made from a tough metal and shaped by CNC with stylish smooth edges. Only 15.2mm tall and resting on a collapsible stand, the 8.8-inch IPS LCD sits comfortably below your PC monitor or alongside your Pi music player. All versions of Raspberry Pi development boards are compatible with the 8.8-inch IPS LCD using an HDMI adapter. Your PC also benefits from this side monitor with OS support for Windows 11, 10, etc. All you need do to plug and play with your new side monitor is to connect its HDMI cable and USB Type-C 5V DC power supply.

The 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor also features HiFi speakers and a push-button for backlight play. You can adjust your side monitor’s brightness and turn it on when you need it or off to save your eyes at night. The HiFi Speakers are a fun feature that might beep warnings if your PC performance drops or play music with pulses beating onscreen. With dual tracks, the speakers can distinguish between left and right, allowing for more immersive sounds. These thoughtful features show the utility of the 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor, ideal as an additional display of measurements or some fun interactive graphics.

Typical Applications for Waveshare 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor:

The 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor from Waveshare is a handy additional display. You might find a need for a small side monitor for your completed Raspberry Pi project or full gaming setup. Gamers often use these types of side displays to show their PC performance while playing. With its HiFi speakers, the LCD Side Monitor provides decent audio as well which might be beautifully augmented by dancing lights onscreen. So, the 8.8-inch IPS LCD Side Monitor has great use as a standalone display interface for many maker projects.

Additional Resources:

• The Official Waveshare 8.8-inch Side Monitor Wiki Page is a handy resource with a user guide, easy setup tutorials and more information to help you get started.

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