Display and Touch Connections¶
This document will show how to connect different display devices to your LattePanda. It will also cover what you need and installation steps.
Warning
Be sure to remove the static electricity from your body before touching the LattePanda! Otherwise, it may cause potential static discharge and damage your LattePanda!
Overview¶
3 Ways to Extend Your Display on LattePanda 3 Delta¶
- HDMI Display- for standard desktop usage
- USB Type C Display, or USB Type C to HDMI / DP Converter - for standard desktop or mobile usage
- eDP Display - for embedded application scenarios
HDMI¶
Note
The LattePanda 3 Delta supports HDMI 2.0b, so if you use a display which supports 4K 60Hz or 4K HDR, please use HDMI 2.0b cable.
What You Will Need¶
- HDMI Cable
- TV or Monitor with HDMI Port
Installation Steps¶
- Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of LattePanda.
- Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the TV or monitor.
USB Type C /DP / DVI / VGA¶
What You Will Need¶
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USB Type C Display, or USB Type C to DP / DVI / VGA hub
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Display Cable
Note
The USB Type C hub must support external PD power input and transfer data with the LattePanda by USB Type C port.
Installation Steps¶
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If your display device doesn't have a USB Type C port, you need a USB Type C HUB. Please follow these steps:
- Connect the USB Type C HUB to the USB Type C port of LattePanda.
- Connect the display cable (DP / DVI / VGA ) to the USB Type C HUB.
- Connect the other end of the display cable to the TV or monitor.
- Connect the USB Type C PD power adapter to the USB Type C HUB.
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Some displays have a USB Type C port supporting PD protocol and USB. So a single USB Type C cable is enough. Please follow these steps:
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Connect the USB Type C cable to the USB Type C port of LattePanda.
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Connect the other end of the USB Type C cable to the display device.
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eDP(Embedded DisplayPort)¶
Note
In most cases, any display devices which have a 30Pin eDP connector and is powered by 3.3V is compatible with LattePanda 3 Delta and don't require additional drivers. The eDP connector of LattePanda 3 Delta has two lanes.
What You Will Need¶
- eDP touch display for LattePanda 3 Delta
Installation Steps¶
Warning
Make sure to connect the display and double-check the eDP cable is installed correctly before turning on your LattePanda. Failure to follow these instructions below may cause a short circuit and damage the LattePanda or display device.
- Ensure the LattePanda is powered off and disconnected from power supply cable.
- Open the eDP latch on the bottom of LattePanda.
- Align the eDP cable with the eDP cable connector on LattePanda. Make sure the gold finger of the eDP cable faces away from the bottom of LattePanda.
- Insert the eDP cable, then press down the latch to secure the eDP cable.

Additional eDP Displays from LattePanda Community¶
While the LattePanda eDP display is officially supported by our company, here we have some other displays that our community members have gotten working.
Touch Panel¶
What You Will Need¶
- eDP touch display for LattePanda 3 Delta
Warning
The MIPI display is designed for LattePanda 1st generation and is not compatible with LattePanda Alpha, Delta, and 3 Delta.
Installation Steps¶
Warning
Make sure to connect the touch display and double-check the eDP cable and touch cable is installed correctly before turning on your LattePanda. Failure to follow these instructions below may cause a short circuit and damage the LattePanda or display device.
- Ensure LattePanda is powered off and disconnected from power supply cable.
- Insert and secure the eDP cable as described in the previous section.
- Open the touch panel latch on the bottom of LattePanda.
- Align the touch panel cable with the touch panel connector on LattePanda. Make sure the gold finger of the touch panel cable faces away from the bottom of LattePanda.
- Insert the touch panel cable, then press down the latch to secure the touch panel cable.