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Add new monitors, update docs to layout which monitors are being tested/verified working and remove panels that are not going to be supported over time

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docs/finalize_setup.md
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@ -18,21 +18,33 @@ nano -w /boot/firmware/cmdline.txt
# Setup screen resolution (UNCOMMENT THE RIGHT LINES!!!) # Setup screen resolution (UNCOMMENT THE RIGHT LINES!!!)
cat >> /boot/firmware/usercfg.txt <<EOF cat >> /boot/firmware/usercfg.txt <<EOF
# Further reading # Setup GPU general settings
# https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt/video.md gpu_mem=512
# https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5851 disable_overscan=1
# https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=24679
# GeeekPi 5 Inch Capacitive Touch Screen 800x480 HDMI Monitor # Screen Settings
#hdmi_group=2 # Further reading
#hdmi_mode=87 # https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt/video.md
#hdmi_cvt=800 480 60 6 0 0 0 # https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5851
# https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=24679
# CONFU 5.5" 2k (1440x2560) LCD # CONFU 5.5" 2k (1440x2560)
# https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/CONFU-HDMI-to-MIPI-5-5_62010868927.html
#dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d-pi4 #dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d-pi4
#hdmi_cvt=1440 2560 50 3 0 0 1
#hdmi_group=2 #hdmi_group=2
#hdmi_mode=87 #hdmi_mode=87
#hdmi_cvt=1440 2560 50 3 0 0 1
# Electric Magic 8.9" 2k (2560x1600)
# https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082YFY8PW
#hdmi_group=2
#hdmi_mode=76
#max_framebuffer_height=2560
#max_framebuffer_width=2560
#framebuffer_width=2560
#framebuffer_height=1600
#framebuffer_depth=32
#framebuffer_ignore_alpha=1
EOF EOF
# Reboot to pickup changes # Reboot to pickup changes

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hardware.md
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@ -5,9 +5,12 @@ This is a surprisingly straight forward project that has minimal in the way of h
* [Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) with at least 2Gb of RAM * [Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) with at least 2Gb of RAM
* An equivalent board with at least 2Gb of RAM capable of running Ubuntu 64bit Linux can be used instead but we do not support anything but the Raspberry Pi 4 at this time * An equivalent board with at least 2Gb of RAM capable of running Ubuntu 64bit Linux can be used instead but we do not support anything but the Raspberry Pi 4 at this time
* **Please note: RAM usage is significantly affected by source image resolution /and/ panel size. 2Gb of RAM should be enough for a 2k screen and 20Mpx source images. If you're not sure get a 4Gb Raspberry Pi.** * **Please note: RAM usage is significantly affected by source image resolution /and/ panel size. 2Gb of RAM should be enough for a 2k screen and 20Mpx source images. If you're not sure get a 4Gb Raspberry Pi.**
* HDMI Monitor * HDMI Monitor (Verified Working)
* Please note: *all* of these displays are ordered or on-hand for verification and testing they work for the PiFrames * Please note: **these are the panels we KNOW WORK** ; do not deviate unless you want to fiddle with a lot of boot loader configuration
* [CONFU 5.5" 2k panel](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/CONFU-HDMI-to-MIPI-5-5_62010868927.html) * [CONFU 5.5" 2k (1440x2560)](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/CONFU-HDMI-to-MIPI-5-5_62010868927.html)
* [Electric Magic 8.9" 2k (2560x1600)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082YFY8PW)
* HDMI Monitor (TESTING)
* Please note: **these are the panels we are TESTING** ; do not use these unless you'd like to help us sort the settings needed for use
* [Generic 5.5" 1080p panel](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Low-price-5-5-inch-Sharp_62399659373.html) * [Generic 5.5" 1080p panel](https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Low-price-5-5-inch-Sharp_62399659373.html)
* [Geekworm Armor Case](https://geekworm.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-armor-aluminum-alloy-case-protective-shell) * [Geekworm Armor Case](https://geekworm.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-armor-aluminum-alloy-case-protective-shell)
* If you would like an always on fan, select the model with the integrated fan option * If you would like an always on fan, select the model with the integrated fan option