# 7" Controller vs Larger Touch Screen Monitor **URL:** \ **Category:** Original/PRO Series (Buildbotics) (Gen 1)\ **Created:** [October 2, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105 "2020-10-02T15:30:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gad5264](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/gad5264/32/701_2.png) [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/1 "2020-10-02T15:30:35Z")
Please forgive me if this is not the proper place for this question. I love this machine but am concerned that my eyes and bifocals will not like the smaller 7" controller. Would it be possible to swap a larger touchscreen PC monitor in its place and get the same results? Maybe on a pedestal mount or even an articulating stand type of mount? ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/2 "2020-10-02T16:20:25Z")
Hi Grant - Charlie (@charleyntexas) added a very large touch monitor to his. There was a thread about it: [Screen Size To Small for My Old Eyes](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/screen-size-to-small-for-my-old-eyes/810/9) ---
**Author:** ![gad5264](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/gad5264/32/701_2.png) [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/3 "2020-10-02T17:19:15Z")
Awesome, thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/4 "2020-10-02T17:26:25Z")
Yep, the screen is just a 7 hdmi screen, you can plug in any screen you wish as long as it has an hdmi input. (if your wanting touch ability you’ll need to buy one with a touch screen had usb input.) ---
**Author:** ![garrett1812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba9def/32.png) [@garrett1812](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/garrett1812)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/5 "2020-10-02T17:45:20Z")
You can also use a VGA monitor with adaptor. I tried a Planar PT19 touchscreen monitor. They are fantastic monitors. Screen worked fine but no touch. Maybe it won’t work on the Raspberry Pi, or maybe needs drivers installed. Hope I can get it figured out. That 7” screen is way too small for my eyes and my fingers. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/6 "2020-10-02T18:20:10Z")
VGA is output only - touch will only work over HDMI. ---
**Author:** ![garrett1812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba9def/32.png) [@garrett1812](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/garrett1812)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/7 "2020-10-02T18:32:05Z")
I was trying touchscreen by USB. ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/8 "2020-10-03T12:58:11Z")
From my experience with this, the touch screen capabilities of a “PC Monitor” will not work correctly with a raspberry pie. It does sorta work but it is nothing close to reliable. I searched the raspberry pie forums and all I found were answers that said it will not work. The raspberry pie will only output the video but not accept the input even though you are using a hdmi and usb connection to it. So sad but apparently true. I just use a usb mouse and keyboard which work perfectly. If anyone figures it out I would love to hear how they did it. ---
**Author:** ![Stewie21](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/stewie21/32/26456_2.png) [@Stewie21](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Stewie21)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/9 "2020-10-04T02:15:13Z")
So you have a bigger touchscreen monitor but your touch ability doesn’t work? Also you mentioned that you use a usb mouse and keyboard. I tried my wireless keyboard I used to use for my shapeoko and it takes over and renders the game controller to jog the machine useless. I assume the raspberry pie doesn’t like 2 wireless usb dongles connected at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/10 "2020-10-04T05:30:27Z")
I > [@Stewie21](#): > > I assume the raspberry pie doesn’t like 2 wireless usb dongles connected at the same time. Not on my machine. I have both a wireless keyboard with a mouse and the game controller connected They all work just fine. The only thing I lost when I hooked up the Touch Screen monitor was touch screen capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![Stewie21](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/stewie21/32/26456_2.png) [@Stewie21](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Stewie21)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/11 "2020-10-04T05:59:07Z")
Hmmmmm. Mind sharing which wireless keyboard & mouse you’re currently using that works? I’ll have to give it a try again tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/12 "2020-10-04T18:37:53Z")
@Stewie21 This keyboard works perfectly with the OneFinity Controller including the Game Controller. I use all of it daily > **[Amazon.com: Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media...](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-PC-connected/dp/B014EUQOGK?tag=benmyers-20)** > > Buy Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, Tablet - Black: Keyboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible... Here is a skin for it to keep out any debris > **[Amazon.com: CM Ultra Thin Silicone Soft Keyboard Cover Skin Compatible with...](https://www.amazon.com/CM-Silicone-Keyboard-Compatible-Logitech/dp/B07WFKR9SY?tag=benmyers-20)** > > Amazon.com: CM Ultra Thin Silicone Soft Keyboard Cover Skin Compatible with Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus (Not for Old Version K400 & K400r) (Aqua Blue) : Electronics ---
**Author:** ![gad5264](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/gad5264/32/701_2.png) [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/13 "2020-10-21T13:38:16Z")
Charley, I have to thank you for spending my money…LOL Yesterday at lunch I was perusing our local FB Marketplace and happened across a 27" LG monitor NIB for $60. I plan to add this to my build when my machine gets delivered in January. HAHA, no OnefinityCNC machine yet and already accumulating items to add to it. ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/14 "2020-10-21T14:39:24Z")
You will need to add a keyboard and mouse if you go with a PC monitor because you won’t have a touch screen any more. I am using a touch screen monitor but the touch screen functionality does not work with the raspberry pie which is what the OneFinity controller is built on. The keyboard I use has a built in mouse pad which works great. I also use the OneFinity game controller for jogging around. No problems with the Monitor - Keyboard/Mouse - Game Controller combinations. Here is the link again for the keyboard I use: > **[Amazon.com: Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media...](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-PC-connected/dp/B014EUQOGK?tag=benmyers-20)** > > Buy Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard With Easy Media Control and Built-in Touchpad, HTPC Keyboard for PC-connected TV, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Laptop, Tablet - Black: Keyboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible... ---
**Author:** ![gad5264](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/gad5264/32/701_2.png) [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/15 "2020-10-21T14:42:13Z")
I already have a wireless keyboard with built-in mouse pad that I use on my current CNC and I love it. Thanks for your write up and information that you share. ---
**Author:** ![RCRI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d6d6ee/32.png) [@RCRI](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/RCRI)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/16 "2020-11-02T19:13:09Z")
Why do you need keyboard couldn’t u use mouse , I’m doing that now with 7" ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/17 "2020-11-02T20:20:04Z")
Yes, just a mouse would work. My problem isn’t with my fingers though, it is my eyes and I find it difficult to read the small monitor. So I got a regular size monitor and I already had the keyboard / touchpad combo. ---
**Author:** ![garrett1812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba9def/32.png) [@garrett1812](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/garrett1812)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/18 "2020-11-02T21:45:19Z")
I tried my 19” Planar, and unfortunately it doesn’t work. The monitor portion works fine, but not the touchscreen. I was really counting on this, as the 7” isn’t useful to me at all. So I am stuck dedicating a computer to the CNC. I hope Onefinity expands touchscreen monitor support in the future! ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/19 "2020-11-02T22:46:52Z")
Almost any modern day touch screen should work via USB to get touch. ---
**Author:** ![garrett1812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba9def/32.png) [@garrett1812](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/garrett1812)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105/20 "2020-11-02T22:58:05Z")
Planar makes very common touch screen monitors, but they don’t seem to work. [Next page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/7-controller-vs-larger-touch-screen-monitor/1105.md?page=2)