RK050HR18 TFT Display Configuration for Embedded SBCs

The RK050HR18 is a 5.0-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 800x480 and an RGB interface, commonly used in budget HMI terminals, IoT control panels, and general-purpose embedded devices.

This page provides device tree settings, display timing configuration, and driver references to help engineers integrate this panel with boards such as Rockchip PX30 or Allwinner A64.

📌 Display Specifications

🧩 Device Tree Configuration

To use this panel on a Linux or Android system:

• Enable the RGB output interface in DTS
• Set panel timing according to RK050HR18 datasheet
• Define backlight GPIO and PWM for brightness
• Use display-timings node with accurate polarity flags

This display requires proper drive strength and signal routing due to RGB’s parallel nature.

📂 Source Code & Config Files

Find the latest configuration files, timing parameters, and hardware notes here:

👉 RK050HR18 GitHub Directory

🧪 Compatible SBCs

• ✅ Rocktech RK-Android-PX30-01
• ✅ Rockchip PX30 EVB
• ✅ Any SBC with 24-bit RGB output and sufficient I/O voltage level

🔗 Related Pages

• TFT Display Configuration Overview
• Rocktech 5-Inch RGB Display RK050HR18 Product Page

📝 Notes

Due to the RGB interface’s pin count and signal sensitivity, cable quality and trace impedance can affect display quality. For production, a properly routed FPC or PCB is recommended.