From Factory to Automotive: How Touchscreen Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Are Reshaping Our Interaction with the World

From Factory to Automotive: How Touchscreen Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Are Reshaping Our Interaction with the World

1. Overview of Industry Concepts A touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI) refers to a system for information interaction between humans and machines through a touchscreen. It is not only a collection of hardware (such as touchscreens and controllers) but also an integration of software (including graphical interfaces, drivers, and logic control). Its core value lies in … Read more

Robins Woodworking CNC Panel Saw Touchscreen Data Input Operations

Robins Woodworking CNC Panel Saw Touchscreen Data Input Operations

The Robins Woodworking CNC panel saw, as a representative of modern woodworking machinery’s intelligence, has its touchscreen data input operations directly related to processing efficiency and precision. This article will systematically analyze this critical technical aspect from five dimensions: basic equipment understanding, detailed operation process, parameter setting logic, common problem troubleshooting, and maintenance recommendations. 1. … Read more

Integrating STM32 with LVGL v9 Touchscreen

In the previous article “Porting LVGL v9 to STM32”, we completed the porting of LVGL on STM32. In the article “STM32 Driver for XPT2046 Touchscreen”, we implemented the driver for the XPT2046 touchscreen chip.Next, we will combine LVGL with the touchscreen to enable interaction through buttons and other controls on the screen.1. Modify the Touch … Read more

First Time in 19 Years! Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Expected in 2026

First Time in 19 Years! Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Expected in 2026

On September 18, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated in a recent report that Apple plans to integrate a touchscreen panel into its first OLED MacBook Pro, with mass production expected in 2026. This marks the first time in 19 years that the MacBook will break the interaction boundary of “only supporting keyboard and … Read more

Debugging UART Touchscreens on Android

Debugging UART Touchscreens on Android

Currently, the commonly used touchscreens on Android devices include interfaces such as UART, USB, and I2C. This article mainly documents the use of UART touchscreens within the Android system:1. Kernel Configuration To use a UART touchscreen in the Android system, it involves the SERIO framework of the Linux kernel, and the following configuration options need … Read more

Rumors Suggest Apple Will Equip MacBook with Touchscreen

Rumors Suggest Apple Will Equip MacBook with Touchscreen

According to the reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the first MacBook to feature a touchscreen will be next year’s MacBook Pro, which will also transition from an LCD display to an OLED display. So far, Apple has reserved touchscreen technology only for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, even though competitors like Dell and Lenovo have … Read more

Defying Steve Jobs’ Wishes! Apple May Be Developing a Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Defying Steve Jobs' Wishes! Apple May Be Developing a Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Back in 2010, during a product launch, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs opposed the idea of a touchscreen MacBook, stating that it was “very bad from an ergonomic perspective.” He said: Apple had conducted “a lot of user testing” and concluded that vertical touchscreens “do not work” because after a period of use, your … Read more

Why Do Experienced Engineers Prefer These Two Touchscreen Brands?

Why Do Experienced Engineers Prefer These Two Touchscreen Brands?

(Thanks for everyone’s likes and appreciation. If this article resonates with you, please “like” and “recommend”, thank you all!) Article Overview When selecting components for industrial control projects, there are many factors to consider, such as equipment reliability and budget. Besides budget, the most troublesome aspect is brand selection. There are numerous touchscreen brands on … Read more

PLC Team at Electrical Company Solves Touchscreen Issue with ‘Zero Cost’ Solution

PLC Team at Electrical Company Solves Touchscreen Issue with 'Zero Cost' Solution

Recently, the touchscreen in the driver’s cabin of the coking plant’s second dry quenching hoist suddenly became unresponsive, leading to limitations in equipment positioning and the inability to view operational parameters, which constrained production operations and system safety. The PLC team from the electrical company’s automation department responded quickly, organizing technical personnel to the site … Read more

Using Gloves with Touchscreens

Using Gloves with Touchscreens

As winter approaches, do you enjoy hiding under the covers playing with your phone? But sometimes, when you go out and there’s no heating, playing with your phone can get cold after a while. I believe everyone has experienced that you can’t touch your phone screen while wearing gloves. Do you know why? Can’t Touch … Read more