Embedded Touch Screen Video Library

To make getting a touchscreen up and running easier, we put all video resources in one place. Have a suggestion for a new video or still need help? Contact technical support.

Features Overview

Embedded Display Features Tour Video

See display module features in action: on-board proportional fonts, fixed width fonts, parameter macro, label macro, simple math macro, easy-to-use buttons, save/restore drawing state, dynamic labels, text in a box, relative touch, data visualization charts, slider controls (compass, gauge meters), animation, scroll and rotate, and drawing primitives (shapes). Note: No audio. Watch video. 1:11 minutes


Create A Custom Touchscreen Using GIMP

Easily create a graphic interface using GIMP, a free software raster graphics editor and a Reach Technology module.

Creating Graphic Elements

Creating a Custom Touch Screen Using GIMP See how to create a footer, 3D buttons, add a logo, and create the .bmp files necessary to load onto a Reach module. Watch video. 7:41 minutes

Combining Background, Buttons, Macros

Combining Background, Buttons, Macros Create a background for a 480 x 272 touchscreen, then add buttons (pressed and unpressed states), your logo, and other graphic elements. Watch video. 7:01 minutes

Loading Images to the Display

Loading Images to an Embedded Display See how load .bmp files, do some simple programming, and add a macros that set screen brightness and update the date/time in the footer. Watch video. 3:52 minutes


Get a Development Kit Up and Running

Set Up Hardware and Software

Development Kit Hardware and Software Set up the hardware and software that comes with a Reach Development Kit. Watch video. 8:10 minutes

Build Your First Screens

Development Kit Build First Screens Build your first screens with a Reach Embedded Touch Screen Display. Watch video. 7:22 minutes

Get your own Development Kit which includes a serial LCD controller board, LCD display, touch screen, cables, sample images, sample code, power supply, and technical support. More than 2,000 development kits have been sold to date.

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