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RE: Serial VFD troubles



Thanks to everyone who replied, for you input.

The display is now working and I'm now setting about writing a JaLCDs
driver
for it.
One query though...on power-up, if the com port isn't open, it goes into
test mode. Is that right?

Cheers,
Justin.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Justin [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 05 April 2004 9:28 PM
> To: UKHA
> Subject: [ukha_d] Serial VFD troubles
>
>
> I have managed to get hold of a 2x40 serial (RS232) VFD display (part
> CU40026SCPB-T24A) but am having some trouble getting it to work
> properly :-(
> I know some of you have displays like this, so was hoping someone
might be
> able to get me on track...
>
> The display is in its default jumper configuration and is hooked
> up directly
> to a PC com port. The trouble is that I get continuous garbage on the
> display. This happens whether port is open or not
>
> Any ideas what's up?
>
> Cheers,
> Justin.



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