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The terms after the name of the kernel module on each line are called parameters, and parameters can be changed to adjust the properties of each kernel module.Ĭurrently, the only module that is set to load automatically is snd-bcm2835, which is the module for the Raspberry Pi’s Broadcom processor.Īdd this code below the snd-bcm2835 line to support the fbtft_device and ads7846_device modules:įbtft_device name=waveshare32b gpios=dc:22,reset:27 speed=48000000 The first term of each line in this file is the name of a kernel module that will be loaded automatically at boot time. To do that we need to edit the /etc/modules file. Configure the Kernel ModulesĪfter the Pi is booted up and you’ve logging back in, the next step is to configure the kernel modules for the LCD display and touchscreen sensors. Enter this at the command prompt:Īfter the drivers have downloaded and installed, reboot the Pi by entering sudo reboot.

#Cant connect to pi unless l boot and run startx on pi install#

Now you need to download and install the drivers and kernel modules that are needed to run the LCD touchscreen. So skip this step if your Raspbian OS was released 1-31-15 or later. Note: As of the 1-31-15 release of Raspbian, the fbturbo drivers are now included and enabled by default. Press Ctrl-X then Y to exit Nano and save the changes.

The fb0 option tells the video driver to output the display to HDMI, and the fb1 option tells it to output to the LCD screen.

Find the line that says Option “fbdev” “/dev/fb0” and change the fb0 to fb1: