HDMI 7" 800x480 Display Backpack with Touchscreen

The HDMI 7" 800x480 Display Backpack is a mini panel-mountable HDMI monitor with a built-in touchscreen, perfect for use with any computer that has HDMI output. Its compact design allows easy attachment to cases or rails, making it ideal for portable or embedded projects.

This version features a touchscreen that appears as a USB mouse, requiring no special drivers and is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Debian Linux (Raspbian on Raspberry Pi). Note that it does not currently work with Raspberry Pi running Windows 10 IOT. The display uses a TFP401 DVI/HDMI decoder (does not support HDCP) and has an 800x480 resolution, adequate for most software needs without the bulk of larger monitors.

Power can be supplied via USB, drawing 600mA at full brightness with a 150mA backlight current, reducible to 400mA at half brightness or 250mA with backlight off. The backlight can be controlled via a PWM input for dimming. The monitor does not include HDMI or USB-C cables or power supply.

Features:

• 7" HDMI monitor with 800x480 resolution
• Built-in capacitive touchscreen (USB mouse interface)
• Panel mountable with compact design
• Powered by USB-C connector (updated version)
• Uses TFP401 HDMI/DVI decoder chip (no HDCP support)
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Raspberry Pi Linux (Raspbian)
• Backlight brightness controllable via PWM

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 165mm x 102mm x 14mm (6.5" x 4" x 0.6")
• Weight: 241 grams
• Power draw: 600mA with backlight at full brightness
• Display resolution: 800x480 pixels
• Connector: USB-C (modern revision as of January 12, 2026)

Note: This product does not include an HDMI cable or USB-C power supply. The video decoder chip does not perform video scaling.

For detailed setup instructions, please see the tutorial on configuring resolution with Raspberry Pi.