Installing the TFT display
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Fly 3.5 inch TFT display dimensions
Fly 3.5 inch TFT display dimensions

Installing the TFT Display

Edit the FLY-config.conf file

  • Open an SSH or telnet session to your Fly-Pi

  • CD to the /boot folder

    cd /boot
    
  • Edit the FLY-config.conf file

    sudo nano FLY-Config.conf
    
  • Find the line KlipperScreen=false and change it to KlipperScreen=true

    Fly-Config Enable Klipper Screen
    Fly-Config Enable Klipper Screen
  • Find the line Display=NONE and change it to Display=FBTFT

    Fly-Config set display to TFT
    Fly-Config set display to TFT
  • Press CTRL + X and save the changes to the FLY-config.conf file

Assemble the TFT wiring harness

Fly 3.5 inch TFT Display
Fly 3.5 inch TFT Display
  • The SBC plugs need to be added to the wiring harness. Follow the wiring diagram for your board.

    • Fly-Pi TFT wiring diagram

      Fly Pi TFT wiring
      Fly Pi TFT wiring

Connect the TFT wiring harness to the Fly-Pi

  • Insert the 3 TFT wiring harness connectors to the Fly-Pi as shown.

    Fly Pi TFT sockets
    Fly Pi TFT sockets
  • Power on the Fly-Pi and wait for the display to start.

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