![]() ![]() Loaded: loaded (/usr/bin/eGTouchD enabled vendor preset: enabled)Īctive: active (running) since Fri 08:16:37 EDT 4min 56s ago Verify the eGTouch daemon is running like this: The latest version of the driver installed the eGTouchD service for me without a problem but many other posts indicate this was a problem in the past. Hover your mouse over the appropriate link on the page to see the direct link to the driver package then you can download it like this:Īfter you download the package, unpack it like this (press tab after a few letters of eGTouch to autocomplete):Ĭhange into the unpacked directory (again use tab to autocomplete):Īgree to the patent declaration, pick USB for the controller, confirm the controller is connected, don’t bother with monitor rotation or multimonitor, only set up 1 controller, if you are prompted to blacklist a usbtouchscreen module blacklist the module, then reboot the system If you don’t know what you are running, you can find out with a couple quick commands: If you visit their site, go to the downloads section, accept their license, then navigate to the Linux section you will see a variety of linux driver packages available based on kernel version and architecture. Their website can be found at () and as of this writing they are still actively developing linux drivers for eGalax panels. From what I can tell, this D-Wav Scientific Co., Ltd is owned by a company called EETI. The HDMI port gives a good display but when you tap on it there is no cursor movement or click action. Out of the box with a fresh install of Ubuntu hirsute hippo, this touch panel does nothing. While this information may help troubleshoot other touch screen devices with Ubuntu, I am specifically working with a 7” eGalax in-dash unit:īus 003 Device 004: ID 0eef:0001 D-WAV Scientific Co., Ltd Titan6001 Surface Acoustic Wave Touchscreen Controller Īlso I have not been able to get this to work with Wayland, so make sure you are using X11 by selecting “Ubuntu on Xorg” instead of “Ubuntu” at the login screen by clicking on the little gear icon in the lower right corner (tab and arrows will navigate without a mouse). I post this information both as a set of notes to my future self but also in an effort to assist others who may be struggling with the same problems. There are hundreds of posts across the internet about setting these up but much of the information is fragmented or outdated. ![]() Anyone who has worked with these can tell you they can be a struggle to get up and running. These touch display controllers have been used for over a decade by a variety of manufacturers. I spent the last few days rebuilding a car pc using an eGalax touch screen and Ubuntu 21.04. ![]()
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