Can't get screen to work (using new 3.1" screen)

[MrDeformat]

I successfully built the project last year with a 2.80" display (thanks Chris!) unfortunately it was above the kettle and it stopped working, so I ordered three sets of Raspberry Pi Zero and chose the slightly larger 3.12" displays now available.

• Have moved the 0ohm resister
• flashing with original code and I am getting a solid fps on Balena but blank screen
• have wired with simple push in wires

I'm out of ideas as to whats wrong is it my shonky wiring?

Tried flashing with a fresh install, but it gets stuck on: Creating network 'default'

[chrisys]

Hey @MrDeformat - at a glance I'd say your solder connections need attention. Both the solder blob and the connections to the Pi look like they have the potential to be causing issues - I'm not saying that's definitely the case but you want to get the solder to 'flow' and fill the hole. It looks like the temperature on your iron was too low.

That being said I'm also unsure about these new displays - I'm assuming there are others that have had success with them, and I don't see why they wouldn't work if the controller is the same, but I don't have first hand experience.

[91880]

Hi @MrDeformat !

Just came across the thread and I am in the same boat as you. I have exactly the same screen. I have doubled checked the pin spec and they are the same as @chrisys original guide. I have the jumpers correct to enable 4SPI. I've tripled checked my connections and they are all good with along with continuity on a meter.

I'm new to Balena and Raspberry Pi other than an internet radio project a few years ago, which is why I have a pi zero w which I am now using for this.

Not sure what the log on my screenshot means as you have green text.

No idea where to go next.