VGA Shield V2.0 Expansion Board For Raspberry Pi 3

Add VGA output to your Raspberry Pi without losing HDMI connectivity. This expansion board connects via the GPIO header and converts the Pi's digital video signal to analog VGA, letting you use older monitors, projectors, and CRT displays.

Perfect for retro arcade builds, repurposing legacy displays, or situations where VGA is the only available connection.

Key Features

• VGA Output via GPIO – Uses the Pi's DPI interface for video output
• HDMI Still Available – Doesn't block the HDMI port
• CRT Compatible – Great for retro arcade cabinets and vintage displays
• Standard VGA Connector – Works with any VGA monitor or projector

Compatibility

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B/B+
• Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
• Other 40-pin GPIO Raspberry Pi models

Setup Instructions

# Enable DPI LCD output
enable_dpi_lcd=1
display_default_lcd=1

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

# For 1366×768 @ 60Hz (alternative):
# dpi_group=2
# dpi_mode=86

Steps:

1. Copy the two files from the included setup.zip onto your SD card
2. Open config.txt on the boot partition
3. Add the configuration lines above (choose your resolution)
4. Save, eject, and boot your Pi with the VGA Shield attached

Package Contents

• 1× VGA Shield V2.0 Expansion Board