Screen going off to the right

fulton1

no change whatsoever, my config.txt now looks like ;

goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border

#overscan_left=16
#overscan_right=16
#overscan_top=16
#overscan_bottom=16

uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus

overscan.

#framebuffer_width=1280
#framebuffer_height=720

uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output

hdmi_force_hotplug=1

#force 800x480 resolution as this is non-standard for HDMI
hdmi_group=2
#hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt 800 480 60 6 0 0 0

uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in

DMT (computer monitor) modes

#hdmi_drive=2

uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or

no display

#config_hdmi_boost=4

uncomment for composite PAL

#sdtv_mode=2

#uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
arm_freq=1000

Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces

#dtparam=i2c_arm=on
#dtparam=i2s=on
#dtparam=spi=on

Uncomment this to enable the lirc-rpi module

#dtoverlay=lirc-rpi

Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README

Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)

dtparam=audio=on
#gpu_mem_256=128
#gpu_mem_512=256
#gpu_mem_1024=256
#overscan_scale=1
core_freq=500
sdram_freq=500
over_voltage=2
gpu_mem=128

fulton1

Its weird because the boot text looks perfect

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Douggernaut

Your boot text is cut off also. Look at the second line of text. Can you post a link to an eBay or Amazon listing for the screen you bought?

fulton1

@Douggernaut the tablet is was made for is a Medion Lifetab E7310 , the resolution of the screen is 1024 x 600

Douggernaut

@fulton1
I have a similar screen with identical resolution. Here is the entirety of my /boot/config.txt file which works for me.

# For more options and information see
# http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt.md
# Some settings may impact device functionality. See link above for details

# uncomment if you get no picture on HDMI for a default "safe" mode
#hdmi_safe=1

# uncomment this if your display has a black border of unused pixels visible
# and your display can output without overscan
#disable_overscan=1

# uncomment the following to adjust overscan. Use positive numbers if console
# goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border
#overscan_left=16
#overscan_right=16
#overscan_top=16
#overscan_bottom=16

# uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus
# overscan.
#framebuffer_width=1280
#framebuffer_height=720

# uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output
#hdmi_force_hotplug=1

# uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)
#hdmi_group=1
#hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt 1024 600 60 6 0 0 0

# uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in
# DMT (computer monitor) modes
#hdmi_drive=2

# uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or
# no display
#config_hdmi_boost=4

# uncomment for composite PAL
#sdtv_mode=2

#uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
#arm_freq=800

# Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces
#dtparam=i2c_arm=on
#dtparam=i2s=on
#dtparam=spi=on

# Uncomment this to enable the lirc-rpi module
#dtoverlay=lirc-rpi

# Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README

# Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)
dtparam=audio=on

gpu_mem_256=128
gpu_mem_512=256
gpu_mem_1024=256
overscan_scale=1

disable_splash=1

The important part is here:

# uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)
#hdmi_group=1
#hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt 1024 600 60 6 0 0 0

Not sure why but yours is configured for 800x480.

Hope this helps!

fulton1

@Douggernaut Didnt make a difference bro, if anything it moved it further to the right, ive lost 2 days to this damn screen :/ BUT the text at the start is no longer cut off!!!!!

EDIT:

it is cut off, i thought it hadnt because the font size shrunk

fulton1

Pics of the controller board incase itll help anyone in anyway, shape or form

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fulton1

this is my controller board. Below is a pic of the back of the board:

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glennlake

@fulton1 OK.. I found a link to the manual for this controller card but I don't think this will help. "http://www.elecrealm.com/down/html/?40.html" It looks like the only way you can change the resolution of the screen is to use a PC with a parallel port and a cable. No luck :-(

fulton1

@glennlake So nothing can be done ? :(

i did have another screen in this card before and it was PERFECT ( i broke the screen by forcing it into its place :(

So it might be the screen?

BuZz

@fulton1 he night be able to force a custom res to whatever the board is set too. You can do custom modes on the rpi to a degree. Maybe an edid dump would help

fulton1

@BuZz i have no idea what an edid dump is bro

herb_fargus

@fulton1 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+edid

fulton1

@herb_fargus Thanks, still have no idea what to do.

BuZz

@fulton1 I'm on phone, so can't link. But search for raspberry pi edid dump and you will find how to do it.

fulton1

Looks REALLY complex, i think ill just try and send it back for my money back.

herb_fargus

@fulton1 welcome to Linux my friend ;) you're either neurotic like me and will spend weeks on a seemingly simple problem and be ecstatic when you finally figure it out or you'll just buy something known to be supported in the first place and save yourself the headache ;)

I find the problem solving to be rewarding as that's what the pi is all about but sometimes it can understandably be frustrating

fulton1

What will i do about the config.txt? since ive done all kinds of crazy shit to mine.

glennlake

@fulton1 Sometimes the best way to “cut the Gordian knot” is with a sword. In other words, redo your sd card with a fresh copy.

fulton1

@glennlake ah shit, i have so many games, btw can you tell me where to get more roms? and any links to a guide to a fresh install/ tips? i think im gonna buy a new pi 3 and put it in the playstation 1 case :)