Little Bird

VGA Shield V2.0 Expansion Board For Raspberry Pi 3

Name: VGA Shield V2.0 Expansion Board For Raspberry Pi 3
Brand: Little Bird
SKU: LB-LR0601
Price: 21.05 AUD
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This VGA expansion board adds a VGA output to your Raspberry Pi via the GPIO header, while leaving the HDMI connector free for a second display or other use....

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This VGA expansion board adds a VGA output to your Raspberry Pi via the GPIO header, while leaving the HDMI connector free for a second display or other use. Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B, 2B, B+, and A+.

Setup requires a simple configuration change — just add a few lines to your Pi's config.txt file to enable the DPI display output at your preferred resolution.

Key Features

VGA Output via GPIO – Adds analogue VGA without using the HDMI port
HDMI Still Accessible – Use both outputs simultaneously
Multiple Resolutions – Supports 1080p@60Hz, 1366×768@60Hz, and more
Simple Setup – Just a few lines added to config.txt

Setup

📄 config.txt (append to end of file)

enable_dpi_lcd=1
display_default_lcd=1

# For 1080p @ 60Hz:
dpi_group=2
dpi_mode=82

# For 1366x768 @ 60Hz:
dpi_group=2
dpi_mode=86

Ideal For

Connecting a Raspberry Pi to older VGA monitors
Dual-display setups (VGA + HDMI)
Classroom and lab environments with VGA projectors

Note: Raspberry Pi board is not included.

Package Contents

1× VGA Shield V2.0 Expansion Board

Jargon buster

Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

GPIO: General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
HDMI: HDMI is a common digital video and audio connection used by computers, media players, and many displays. If a display kit has HDMI input, it is usually much easier to test with a single-board computer because it can act like a normal monitor.
Shield: An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
VGA: VGA has two common meanings in electronics: as a resolution it usually refers to a 640 x 480 pixel image, which is modest detail suitable for basic display or inspection rather than high definition; as a connector it refers to the analogue 15-pin video output long used on computers and monitors. Check which sense a listing means.