Elecrow RC101S User manual

User Manual
In order to ensure your safe use of this product, please
read this manual carefully
V1.0
2020.09.10

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【Safety Precautions】
1. Electricity and Safety
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands
Do not let any object compress or wrap the power cord
Please Unplug the power cord when the device is unattended for a long time
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose
 2. Installation and Safety
Do not install the product near heat sources
Do not set down the product on its front
Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped
surface, etc.)
Do not place the monitor in any Damp area
 3. Cleaning Products
Take the following steps when cleaning
1) Power off the product and computer
2) Disconnect the power cord from the product
—Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result
3) Wipe the monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth
—Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the
monitor
—Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product
4) Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the exterior of the
product
5) Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished
6) Power on the product and computer

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【Package Contents】
Stereo speakers x 2
For Audio external playback
HDMI Cable x 1
For Connecting the computer
MicroUSB Cable x 1
For Power（5V/2A）
HDMI to HDMI
Adapter x 1
For Connecting the Pi 3
MicroHDMI to
HDMI Adapter x 1
For Connecting the Pi 4
MicroUSB to USB
Adapter x 1
For Connecting the Pi 3
MicroUSB to USB
Adapter x 1
For Connecting the Pi 4
Copper Posts and
Screws(M2.5) x 4
For Installing Raspberry Pi
Cross Screwdriver
(small) x 1
For Installing Raspberry Pi
10.1-inch Touchscreen
Monitor x 1

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【Product Description】
1. Product Features
The 10.1-inch IPS full view display has large visual angle, real color and excellent
image quality
The resolution is 1024x600, and the display screen is exquisite
Toughened glass touch panel, hardness up to 6h, durable and scratch resistant
Capacitive touch screen, up to support 5 touch points
The HDMI HD input interface can be used for HDMI display
Self-contained stereo dual speaker for external audio playback
External 3.5mm headphone output port, supporting audio output
independent dial switch, support backlight brightness and volume dual adjustment
Those supporting mainstream development boards such as raspberry pie, banana
PI and BB black
For raspberry pie display, support raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali, win10 IOT and other
systems, touch free drive
It can be used as computer monitor, support win7 / win8 / win10 system, and touch
free
Those used as game console display, supporting PS4, XBOX360, switch, etc
The product has passed CE and ROHS certification
Acrylic Stand x 2
For Standing the
Monitor
Antiskid Shims x 4
For Stand Antiskid
Stand Installed
Screws x 2
For Installing Stand

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2. Product Size
3. Product Parameters
SKU
MPI1001
Screen Type
IPS screen
Screen Size
10.1 inch
Resolution
1024 x 600
backlight adjustment
Switching and adjusting of dial switch
Volume adjustment
Switching and adjusting of dial switch
Touch Screen Type
Capacitive Touch Screen
Touch IC
GT9271
Power
MicroUSB（5V）
Speakers Power
8Ω2W
Video Input Interface
HDMI

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Audio Output Interface
3.5mm Audio Interface and Stereo
speakers
Module Size (L x W x H)
236.00 ×145.57 ×(20.00±0.2)mm
Product weight (including package)
900g
4. Product Interface and Key Description
❶HDMI Interface: connect to the source device using an HDMI cable. It is often used
to connect to a computer,The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1080.
❷Touch Interface(MicroUSB):Connect to the source device using a microusb cable.
It is used for touch and power supply, and is often used to connect computers.
❸Power Interface(MicroUSB):Use microusb cable and power connection. This
interface is only used for power supply.
❹3.5mm audio interface: connect audio output devices, such as headphones.
❺Stereo speakers: connected by slots and modules. ForAudio external playback.
❻Touch Interface(MicroUSB): Connect to the source device using a microusb cable.
It is used for touch and power supply, and is often used to connect Raspberry Pi.
❼HDMI Interface: connect to the source device using an HDMI cable. It is only used to
connect to a Raspberry Pi,The maximum resolution is 1024x600.
❽Fan interface: used to connect the cooling fan.

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❾Wheel switch: Used to adjust screen backlight brightness and volume. By default, in
the volume adjustment state, up and down to adjust the volume + and -. Press the
switch to switch to the backlight brightness adjustment state, up and down to adjust
the backlight brightness increase and decrease respectively. The volume and
backlight brightness adjustment state is switched by pressing the switch.
【Connect to Raspberry Pi】
1. Connect to Raspberry Pi 4
❶5V/3A power adapter(Type C)
❷MicroHDMI to HDMI Adapter
❸MicroUSB to USB Adapter(For the Raspberry Pi 4)
❹Copper posts and screws (M2.5)(first copper posts, then raspberry
pie, finally screws)
❺Module support (after placing the support, screw with the support, the
bottom of the anti-slip gasket)

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2. Connect to Raspberry Pi3
❶5V/2A power adapter(Micro USB)
❷HDMI to HDMI Adapter
❸MicroUSB to USB Adapter(For the Raspberry Pi 3)
❹Copper posts and screws (M2.5)(first copper posts, then raspberry
pie, finally screws)
❺Module support (after placing the support, screw with the support, the
bottom of the anti-slip gasket
Note Please connect the cables then power the Raspberry Pi. And
use the full 2A for power supply with Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+, B+,
A, fully 3A for Raspberry Pi 4B.If the volume is set up, please connect
the POWER interface power supply when playing audio with the external
loudspeaker, otherwise, the power supply will cause the crash.

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【Connect to PC/Laptop】
❶HDMI Cable
❷Micro USB to USB A cable(for touch and power supply)
【Use Raspbian /Ubuntu Mate /Retropie/Kali System】
1. Download the latest Official Image
1) Download Raspbian latest Official Image
Download URL: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
Username: pi Password: raspberry
2) Download Ubuntu Mate latest Official Image
Download URL: https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/
The user name and password can be set by yourself after startup
3) Download Kail latest Official Image
Download URL: https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-arm-images/
Username: kali(The old version is root) Password: kali(The old version is toor)
4) Download Retropie latest Official Image
Download URL: https://retropie.org.uk/download/
Username: pi Password: raspberry
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2. Brun Official Image
1) Download and install tool software（If they are already installed,
this step can be ignored）
SD card format software SDCard Formatter download URL :
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
Image burning software win32diskimager download URL:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
2) Format SD card
Insert the SD card into the card reader -> Insert the card reader into the
computer -> Open the SDFormatter software -> Select SD card -> Select quick
format (generally select quick format, other options can be selected according to
your own needs) -> Click the Format button -> Select "Yes" -> Click OK after
formatting.

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3) Brun Image
Open the win32diskimager software -> Select the image file to be burned
(xxx.img ) -> Select SD card -> Click the "write" button -> Select "Yes" -> Wait for the
burning to complete (the whole process lasts about 10 minutes)
3. Modify the “config.txt” configuration file
Open the “config.txt”file in the root directory of SD card on the computer, Add the
following at the end of the file, save and exit.
4. Insert SD card
After the above steps are completed, pop up the SD card on the computer and
insert it into the SD card slot on the back of the raspberry pie.

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5. Running system
After connecting the Raspberry Pi and the display module, power on the
raspberry pie. You can see that the display screen has screen output and can be
touched normally.