I have got my hands on this 10 inches touchscreen from SunFounder that is made for Raspberry Pi like devices.

If you are considering adding touch capability to your Raspberry Pi project, this could be a good contender for that.

I have used a few SunFounder products in the past but the Pironman case made me their fan. And I truly mean that. This is why before I opened the package, I had a feeling that this will be a solid device.

Let me share my experience with SunFounder's 10 inch DIY Touch Screen with you.

SunFounder Latest 10 Inch DIY Touch Screen All-In-One Solution for Raspberry Pi 5, IPS HD 1280x800 LCD, Built-In USB-C PD 5.1V/5A Output, HDMI, 10-point, No Driver, Speakers, for RPi 5/4/3/Zero 2W

This SunFounder Touch Screen is a 10-point IPS touch screen in a 10.1″ big size and with a high resolution of 1280x800, bringing you perfect visual experience. It works with various operating systems including Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, Windows, Android, and Chrome OS.

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Technical specifications

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of performance, let's look at what you're actually getting with this display:

Assembling

SunFounder has a thing for assembling. Like most of their other products, the touchscreen also needs some assembling. After all, it is properly called 'a 10 -inch DIY touchscreen' so there is obviously a DIY angle here.

The assembling should not take you more than 10–15 minutes to put all the pieces together.

The assembly basically requires attaching the single board computer with the screws, taping the speakers and connecting it to the touchscreen cable.

It's actually fun to do the assembly. Not everyone will be a fan of this but I am guessing if you are into maker's electronics, you won't be unhappy with the assembly requirement.

Experiencing SunFounder DIY Touchscreen

The device is powered by a 12V/5A DC power that also powers the Raspberry Pi with 5.1V/5A. There are LED lights at the back that indicate if the Pi is turned on or not.

There is no on-board battery, in case you were wondering about that. It needs to be connected to the power supply all the time to function. Although, if you need, you can always attach a battery-powered system to it.

The display is IPS and the surface feels quite premium. Some people may find it a bit glossy and slippery but the IPS screens have the same look and feel in my experience.

Colors are vibrant, text is crisp, and the IPS panel means viewing angles are excellent.

The 10 point capacitive touch works out of the box. The touch response is quite good. I noticed that the double-click mouse action actually needs 3 quick taps. It took me some time to understand that it is the intended behavior.

My 4-years old daughter used it for playing a few games on GCompris and that worked very well. Actually, she sees the Raspberry Pi wallpaper and thinks it's her computer. I had to take the device off her hands as I didn't want her to use it as a tablet. I would prefer that she keeps on using a keyboard and mouse with her Pi.

On-screen keyboard

SunFounder claims that no drivers are required and the touchscreen is ready to be plugged in and play if you use Raspbian OS.

While I didn't have to install any drivers, and the touchscreen worked fine, I had to install squeekboard package to activate the on-screen keyboard on my Raspberry Pi 5 with Raspbian OS.

The official SunFounder document mentions that this package should be preinstalled in Raspbian OS but that was not the case for me. Not a major issue as the on-screen keyboard worked fine too after installing the missing package.

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Speakers

Before I forget, I should mention that the touchscreen also has two tiny speakers at the bottom. They are good enough for occasional cases where you need audio output. You won't need to plugin a headphone or external speakers in such cases.

But if you want anything more than that, you'll need to attach proper speakers. It really depends on what you need it for.

Dude, where is my stand?

It would have been nice to have some sort of stand with the screen. That would make it easier to use the touchscreen as a monitor on the table.

At first glance, it seems like it is more suitable as a wall mount to display your homelab dashboard or some other information.

But it's not completely impossible to use it without a dedicated stand on the desk. I used the extra M 2.5 screws to increase the length of the bottom two screws. That gave it a stand like appearance.

I thought I was smart to utilize those extra screws as a stand. Later I found out that it was intended for that purpose, as the official document also mentioned this trick.

I remember the older model of this touch screen used to have a dedicated stand.

I still think that dedicated stand attachments would have been a better idea.

By the way, if you want and have the resources, you can 3D print a custom case for the touchscreen. SunFounder provides the 3D Printer File and all necessary steps on its documentation website.

What can you use it for?

The imagination is your limit. There are no dearths of touch-focused Raspberry Pi projects.

Here are a few usages I can think of:

• Cyberdeck setup
• Smart home dashboard
• Retro gaming setup
• Use in 3d printers
• Robotics control interface
• In-car entertainment system (I mean, why not, if you have an ancient car and want to do some tinkering)
• Mini kiosk for small businesses
• Homelab dashboard display
• Weather station and agenda display
• Digital photo frame

Should you get it?

The answer always depends on what you need and what you want.

If you are on the lookout for a new touchscreen for your homelab or DIY projects, this is definitely worth a look.

Sure, the price tag is more than the official Raspberry Pi touchscreen but SunFounder's touchscreen has better quality (IPS), is bigger with better resolution, has speakers and supports more SBCs.

Basically, it is a premium device, whereas most touchscreen available on lower prices have a very toy-ish feel.

If affordability is not a concern and you need excellent touch experience for your projects, I can surely recommend this product.

Word wrap automatically breaks a long line of text so it fits within your current editor window, without you needing to scroll horizontally. It doesn’t add line breaks to your file; it just wraps it visually.

Picture this: You’re writing a long JavaScript function or a long SQL query. Without word wrap, you’d be endlessly dragging that horizontal scrollbar. With it, everything folds neatly within view.

This is especially useful when:

• You're working on a small screen.
• You want cleaner screenshots of your code.
• You prefer not to lose track of long lines.

Now, let's see how to turn it on or off when needed.

Method 1: The quickest toggle - Alt + Z

Yep, there’s a shortcut for it!

1. Open any file in VS Code.
2. Press Alt + Z on your keyboard.

And that’s it! Word wrap is toggled. Hit it again to switch it off.

Method 2: Use the command palette

Prefer something a bit more visual? The Command Palette is your go-to.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + P (or Cmd + Shift + P on macOS).
2. Type Toggle Word Wrap.
3. Click the option when it appears.

This is ideal if you’re not sure of the shortcut or just want to double-check before toggling.

Method 3: Set a default from settings

Want word wrap always on (or always off) when you open VS Code? You can change the default behavior.

1. Go to File > Preferences > Settings

2. Search for “word wrap.”

3. Under Editor: Word Wrap, choose from the following options:

• off: Never wrap.
• on: Always wrap.
• wordWrapColumn: Wrap at a specific column number.
• bounded: Wrap at viewport or column, whichever is smaller.

You can also tweak "editor.wordWrap" in settings.json if you prefer working directly with config files.

Wrapping up!

Word wrap might seem like a tiny detail, but it’s one of those “small things” that can make coding a lot more pleasant. Take the indentation settings for example, another crucial piece for code readability and collaboration. Yes, the tabs vs spaces debate lives on 😄

We’ll continue exploring more quick yet powerful tips to help you make the most of VS Code.

Until then, go ahead and wrap those words your way.

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Sometimes I do weird things for the sake of it. Like once, I used Raspberry Pi as a WiFi extender for fun. This is one of those stories.

I had an old pair of hi-fi speakers gathering dust in a forgotten corner of the house.

The only problem? They needed a Bluetooth dongle and DAC to work, and I didn’t have either. But with my love for DIY and a determination to salvage my musical aspirations, I decided to take a different route.

I thought of giving my old speakers a new life by if converting them into Bluetooth speakers. In this article, I’ll take you through my journey of reviving these old speakers.

From putting together a DAC, connecting both speakers, and grappling with my first soldering iron (spoiler: it wasn’t pretty), to finally using my old Raspberry Pi 3 as the brains behind a fully functional Bluetooth speaker system.

It wasn’t perfect, but the experience taught me a lot and gave me a setup that delivers impressive sound without spending a fortune.

Let’s dive into the details!

What I used

I gathered a mix of new and existing components. Here’s everything I used for this project:

Two Hi-Fi Speakers: These were the stars of the show— old obviously that had been lying unused for years. Their sound potential was too good to ignore, and this project was all about giving them a second chance.

DAC Chipset: A Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) was essential to drive the speakers. I used a basic DAC module that supported input from a 3.5mm jack and output for the speakers.

Soldering Iron: This was my first time using a soldering iron, and let’s just say my initial attempts were far from perfect. I used it to solder the speaker wires to the DAC, which was crucial for connecting the entire system.

12V 2A Power Supply: To power the DAC, I used a 12V 2A adapter. Make sure your power supply matches the specifications of your DAC module for safe and efficient operation.

3.5mm Audio Cable: This was used to connect the DAC’s audio output to the Raspberry Pi’s 3.5mm jack.

Raspberry Pi 3: I used an old Raspberry Pi 3 that I had lying around. Any Raspberry Pi model with a 3.5mm jack will work for this project, but if you have a newer model with HDMI-only output, additional configuration may be required.

With these items in hand, I was ready to transform my speakers into a powerful Bluetooth system.

If you’re planning to try or follow along this project, you should likely already have some of these components at home, making it a cost-effective way to repurpose old equipment.

Connecting the DAC with the Speakers

The DAC I ordered didn’t come with convenient connectors, so I had to get my hands dirty—literally.

I rummaged through my dad’s toolbox and found an old soldering iron, which I hadn’t used before. After watching a couple of quick tutorials online, I felt brave enough to give it a shot.

Soldering the speaker wires to the DAC wasn’t as straightforward as I had imagined. But after a few tries, and a lot of patience, I managed to secure the wires in place.

Before closing the speaker lids, I decided to test the connection directly. I powered up the DAC, connected it to the speakers, and played some music through a temporary audio input.

To my relief, sound filled the room. It wasn’t perfect yet, but it was enough to confirm that my soldering job worked.

With the DAC connected, I was ready to move on to the next part of the build!

Adding Bluetooth functionality with Raspberry Pi

There are countless guides and projects for turning a Raspberry Pi into a Bluetooth receiver, but I stumbled upon a GitHub project that stood out for its simplicity. It is called Raspberry Pi Audio Receiver.

The project had a script that automated the entire setup process, including installing all necessary dependencies. Here’s how I did it:

Download the Installation Script

First, I downloaded the script directly from the GitHub repository:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nicokaiser/rpi-audio-receiver/main/install.sh

Run the Script

bash install.sh

For first-timers or DIY enthusiasts new to this, the installation screen might seem a bit overwhelming. You’ll be prompted several times to install various components and make decisions about the setup.

Don’t worry, I’ll break down what’s happening so you can follow along with confidence.

Hostname:
The script lets you set up the hostname (the internal name for your Raspberry Pi) and a visible device name (referred to as the "pretty hostname").

This visible name is what other devices will see when connecting via Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Spotify Connect. For example, you could name it something like DIY-Speakers.

Bluetooth Configuration:
The script installs Bluetooth-related packages and sets up an agent to accept all incoming connections.

The Pi is configured to play audio via ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture), and a smart script disables Bluetooth discoverability whenever the Pi is connected to a device.

AirPlay 2 Setup:
This feature installs Shairport Sync, allowing the Raspberry Pi to act as an AirPlay 2 receiver. It’s perfect for Apple users who want to stream music directly from their devices.

Spotify Connect:
Finally, the script installs Raspotify, an open-source Spotify client for Raspberry Pi. This enables the Raspberry Pi to act as a Spotify Connect device, letting you stream music straight from the Spotify app on your phone or computer.

Each step is straightforward, but you’ll need to be present during the installation to approve certain steps and provide input.

This process takes about 5 minutes to complete, but once done, your Raspberry Pi transforms into a multi-functional audio receiver, supporting Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect.

Testing the DIY Bluetooth speakers

With the hardware setup complete and the Raspberry Pi configured as a Bluetooth audio receiver, it was time for the moment of truth - testing the DIY speakers.

The goal was to see how well this entire setup performed and whether all the effort I put in was worth it.

To test the system, I decided to connect the speakers to my smartphone via Bluetooth.

After pairing, I opened my music app and selected a random song to play. The sound flowed seamlessly through the speakers.

I’ll admit, hearing music come out of the old hi-fi speakers felt incredibly rewarding. It was proof that all the soldering, scripting, and configuring had paid off.

How did It perform?

• Audio Quality: The sound quality was surprisingly good for a DIY setup. The DAC delivered clear audio with no noise, and the hi-fi speakers held up well despite being unused for a long time.
• Bluetooth Range: The range was decent since my Pi is in this plastic enclosure, I could move around my room and still maintain a stable connection.
• Responsiveness: There was no noticeable delay or lag in audio playback, whether I streamed music or used Spotify Connect.

Final thoughts

This project was a blend of frustration, curiosity, and pure DIY joy. What started as an attempt to salvage some old, forgotten hi-fi speakers turned into a rewarding learning experience.

From figuring out how to solder for the first time (and not doing a great job) to repurposing my old Raspberry Pi 3 as a Bluetooth receiver, every step had its challenges but that’s what made it so satisfying.

The best part? Hearing music blast through those old speakers again, knowing I brought them back to life with a bit of effort and creativity.

It’s proof that you don’t always need to spend a fortune to enjoy modern tech; sometimes, all it takes is what you already have lying around and a willingness to tinker.

If you’ve got old speakers collecting dust, I highly recommend giving this a shot. It’s not just about the outcome; the journey itself is worth it.

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💬 And if you did something like this in your home setup, please share it in the comments. I and other readers may get some interesting ideas for the next weekend projects.