hey guys, just wondering if theres anyone out there that could lay a little help on me. Ive got a simple.... http://www.theddrzone.com/images/reviews/lcdguide/large/barelcd.jpg Digitor 16x2 backlit module .......via p-port as u would be guessing, but i have just one slight problem.... My mobo dfi ultra-D of course has no p-port, so i was wondering if anybody woul be able to point my in the direction of a guide for parallel > usb. Ive googled for the last 2 days and come apon nothing to help me :< Any help would be wicked. cheers, whore ~ Read the Rules, hot-linking = bad not thinking at the time, ty for correction :<
Hi Huren, These exist: http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/usb_printer_cable.htm but I'm not sure that it will work with the LCD (the website does specify that this works for printers only). I would recommend getting a parallel port PCI card. ARM
hmmm, i was having a look at my local electronics supplier today for something along the lines of that. Might try a little harder and hit a few more tomorrow, cheers :] whore ~
As far as I know, nobody has succeeded connecting parallel lcd's using this type of cable. It looks like these cables use some especific driver, and this driver has been developed to handle only printer signals. Please, keep us updated about it.
You can't use those USB>Parallel converters it simply won't work. Alternatives: - LPT PCI card (cheapest option) - USB backpack for character LCD's, they exists but software support might be limited.
Hi Huren, Not familiar with NZ, but in Australia: http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/ and there is: SKYMASTER 4018T 2 PORT PARALLEL-PORT PCI CARD P/n:CO-SK4018T Price ex GST - $40.00 Price inc GST - $44.00 Hope this helps. Forgot to mention the last time - great mod, good luck. ARM
If you don't mind getting quite technical, go to :here: where you will find an experimental USB to Parallel port driven (graphical) LCD screen interface.
Well USB LCD's (VFD's too ) both character and graphic are already available. Main issue is; they need support from the major LCD apps, as most of them are proprietary designs. Henri's USB LCD is currently the most interesting as it's supported bij LCDinfo and LCDStudio v2.
hmm, i think i need to get a better grip on electronics before i start fiddling around with anything like those as my knowledge atm is very limited :< But Thank you guys very much for the input, very much apperiated. im off to grab a LPT card today for a measly $10nzd cheers for the help arm, and thanks for the comment =D whore ~
well i obtained a LPT card today, installed etc. etc. but yet im not getting any readinsgs out of the display. ive read a guide on another forum to no prevail, which involes port95 and, LCDcenter. but im not getting anything bar the top row of the display black and the bottom row empty :< ive checked my wiring 10 x over and theres no dry solder, and no bad connections. any ideas lcd gurus out there =D cheers whore ~
Check the LPT I/O port address in Device Manager and put that in the LCD apps config. Try Smartie too.
ok, well ive reinstalled all the required software with no success, so now its back to the work shop and time to re-solder wish me luck X_X
Huren, I'm no LCD guru, but a few tips for trouble shooting: 1. Do you have (or have access to) a parallel port printer ? If yes, then use it to see if the card is ok in the first place. 2. Did you install port95 if you are using Win xP. 3. Set the LPT BIOS mode to EPP. Hope this helps and good luck.
well it works on my htpc, but not this. well the way i see it, what better reason to buy a crystelfonts display :] cheers for all the related help guys.
The fact that the LCD works on another PC but not on another would mean that it is not a wiring problem, but a setting issue (or a dead/faulty PCI card). To set LPT mode to EPP is done by entering the BIOS, but I'm not sure how you would do it as your mobo does not have any LPT ports. Maybe have a look at Device Manager ? ARM
see when it comes too all this tech. talk im not really one for comprehending very well. in one ear out the other. ill take the easy way out this time, as id rather have a nice blue crystalfontz display in my case then a plain 16x2
