We recently had the opportunity to test a LattePanda IOTA. It is an incredible single-board computer with an Intel N150 processor and can be used for all kinds of AI apps. You can even run agents like OpenClaw on it. You can connect it to a large monitor to use it like a regular computer. This 6.67-inch bendable display for LattePanda and Raspberry Pi is ideal for applications where flexibility is key. The good folks at DFRobot were kind enough to send us one to test. Let’s see what was included:
This display ships in a very compact package. It comes with a flexible display, an HDMI driver board, and a MIPI adapter board. A flexible printed circuit cable, an HDMI cable, and a Micro USB cable were also included. We didn’t even have to read the guide to figure out how to set it up. You need to connect the HDMI cable from the driver board to your LattePanda; the other cable connects to a USB port. You will also need a USB-C to USB-A cable for the MIPI adapter board.
Our display came with a protective film, which can be removed easily. Once you connect the two boards with the FPC cable and turn on your Raspberry Pi, or in our case, the LattePanda, you are set. We did not have to install a driver to get started. Our flexible display defaulted to portrait orientation at 2400 x 1080, but that can be changed through the display settings. While this display is not crush-proof, you can bend it to a significant degree without damaging it.
Something like this can be used for wearable projects and robots that need a bendable screen. We were able to connect this display to a regular laptop and use it as an extended display. For our own LattePanda project, we only needed an additional USB-C to USB-A cable, but if you are going to use a Raspberry Pi 5 or Zero, you will need a Micro-HDMI-to-HDMI cable. The display measures 6.67″ diagonally. According to our scale, it weighs 0.15 oz.
In our tests, we didn’t notice any lag. This flexible display performed pretty smoothly. We found it to be thinner than a regular credit card. It is so light that you can barely feel it. We bent the screen both directions and saw no major issues. As long as you don’t expose the electronics to water or extreme pressure, you will be able to integrate it into all kinds of projects.
Overall, we found this bendable screen to be a fantastic add-on for our LattePanda IOTA. We tested it with Windows 10 and 11, but Raspberry Pi OS and other platforms are also supported. You can use this display on its own or pair it with a larger monitor for more complex projects. The setup process was so straightforward that we didn’t even have to refer to a manual. If you are looking for a next-level display for your DIY electronics projects, you should give this one a look.
