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Install 3.5’’ IPS Screen Driver on Raspberry Pi OS

This section explains how to install the 3.5’’ IPS screen driver on Raspberry Pi OS. You can access your Raspberry Pi either with a monitor or via SSH (headless), and then install the driver to enable the screen.

If You Have a Screen

Required Components

  • Raspberry Pi

  • Official Power Supply

  • MicroSD Card

  • HDMI Cable (For Raspberry Pi 4/5, use HDMI0, the port nearest the power connector.)

  • Monitor

  • Keyboard and Mouse

Steps

  1. Insert the microSD card into your Raspberry Pi.

  2. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

  3. Power on your Raspberry Pi.

  4. After booting, the Raspberry Pi OS desktop will appear.

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  5. Open a Terminal to enter commands.

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If You Have No Screen (Headless)

Without a monitor, you can configure and log in to your Raspberry Pi remotely. This is the most convenient method for most users.

Required Components

  • Raspberry Pi

  • Official Power Supply

  • MicroSD Card

  • A computer on the same network

Tips

  • Make sure you have completed all settings described in 3. OS Customization Settings when installing the system with Raspberry Pi Imager.

  • Ensure that your Raspberry Pi and your computer are on the same local network.

  • For best stability, use Ethernet if available.

Connect via SSH

  1. Open a terminal on your computer (Windows: PowerShell; macOS/Linux: Terminal) and connect to your Raspberry Pi:

    ssh <username>@<hostname>.local
# Example:
ssh daisy@pi.local

  1. Alternatively, locate your Pi’s IP address from your router’s DHCP list and connect with:

    ssh <username>@<IP address>
# Example:
ssh daisy@192.168.1.42

  2. On first login, type yes to confirm the SSH certificate.

  3. Enter the password you configured in Raspberry Pi Imager. (Nothing appears while typing—this is normal.)

  4. After login, you now have full command-line access.

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Graphical Remote Access (Optional)

If you prefer a graphical interface:

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Install 3.5’’ IPS Screen Driver (Important)

This is the key step to enable the 3.5’’ IPS screen.

Run the following commands:

sudo rm -rf LCD-show
git clone https://github.com/sunfounder/LCD-show.git
chmod -R 755 LCD-show
cd LCD-show/
sudo ./MHS35IPS-show

After installation:

  • Disconnect the HDMI monitor.

  • After rebooting, the system will be displayed on the 3.5’’ IPS screen.

Rotate the Display

You can rotate the display and touch orientation by running:

cd LCD-show/
sudo ./rotate.sh 90

The system will reboot automatically. After restart, the screen and touch orientation will be rotated to 90°. You can replace 90 with 0, 180, or 270 to set the desired rotation.