HyperPixel Round is END OF LIFE — This display is no longer manufactured by Pimoroni. The HyperPixel drivers have not been updated for newer OS versions, requiring Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye (Legacy) or older. For new projects, consider using HDMI displays instead.
| Raspberry Pi Model | HyperPixel Round (480x480)* | Waveshare 3.4" HDMI (800x800) | Generic HDMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pi Zero W | Untested | Not Supported | Untested |
| Pi Zero 2 W | Working* | Untested | Untested |
| Pi 3 B/B+ | Untested | Untested | Untested |
| Pi 4 | Untested | Untested | Untested |
| Pi 5 | Untested | Untested | Untested |
*Requires Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye (Legacy) — newer OS versions not supported by HyperPixel drivers.
- Pi Zero 2 W + HyperPixel Round: Fully tested on Bullseye (Legacy), stable performance
- Must use Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye (2021–2022 releases) or older
- Not compatible with Bookworm (2023+) due to driver incompatibility
- HyperPixel limitations: End-of-life product, requires Legacy OS, no driver updates
- Pi Zero W has limited RAM (512MB) and single-core CPU — may struggle with modern browsers
- Waveshare HDMI displays require more GPU memory, recommended for Pi 3/4/5 only
- HyperPixel uses GPIO/DPI interface, leaving HDMI port free for debugging
- For new deployments, HDMI displays are recommended for better OS compatibility
For DataOrb to work correctly, use the correct Raspberry Pi OS image:
| Image Type | Use This For |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit) | RECOMMENDED — All Pi models, especially Pi Zero W/2W |
| Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) | Pi 3/4/5 with 2GB+ RAM only |
| DO NOT USE — Conflicts with kiosk mode |
- No desktop environment — prevents conflicts with kiosk display
- Lower RAM usage — critical for Pi Zero W/2W (512MB RAM)
- Faster boot times — no unnecessary services
- 32-bit (armhf): Best for Pi Zero W, Pi Zero 2W (lower RAM usage)
- 64-bit (arm64): Optional for Pi 3/4/5 with 2GB+ RAM