Question: [Touch panels](https://www.buydisplay.com/2-inch-4-wire-resistive-touch-panel-screen) seem to have a connector that has thin lines on a thin film.

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EvkWX.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EvkWX.png) [![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2TIAa.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2TIAa.png)

Factories should have sophisticated machines to do such thing, but what about for individuals at home? If a person wants to connect such a thing to an Arduino or Raspberry Pi, is it possible? I wonder if there is some kind of adapter that makes the printed lines into common pins.

Answer: 
You could get one of these (picture) and solder a few cable to the pin holes which then connects to the Arduino/Raspberry Pi

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/u6QOu.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/u6QOu.png)

Picture:
[https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Adapter-Raspberry-Sealink-Equipment/dp/B0819V6G9M](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B0819V6G9M)

6 pins (0.5mm 1mm pitch):
[https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Converter-Couple-Extend-Adapter/dp/B07RWRK4WX/ref=sr\_1\_4?dchild=1&keywords=fpc+ffc+5+pin&qid=1600629771&sr=8-4](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B07RWRK4WX)
From site referenced:

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> The FPC is the soldering type, no need connector.
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If you check the [datasheet for touchscreen](https://www.buydisplay.com/download/manual/ER-TP020-1_Drawing.pdf), pins appear to have a 0.8mm pitch (P).

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dsg7zm.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dsg7zm.png)

You need a [0.8mm pitch FPC to 0.1 inch pitch adapter](https://www.proto-advantage.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3400020) or [Adafruit Multi-pitch FPC Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1436). Doubtful at 0.8mm pitch you will find throughhole connector, but SMT connectors exist.

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4HLAKm.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4HLAKm.png)

Or choose [one with a connector or adapter board](https://www.buydisplay.com/1-8-inch-4-wire-resistive-touch-panel-screen). Solder wires to connector or plug into USB for adapter.

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JBdpv.png)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JBdpv.png)