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LCD readout on my motion contoller won't work.....

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by jsmith2307, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. jsmith2307

    jsmith2307 Member

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    Greetings!
    I built a Motion Controller v1.5 and now a problem with the LCD readout. I can't get the darn thing to work. The 2 LED on the board lite up when I power it up....but nothing happens on the readout,
    not even the square dots across the readout. The LCD is from MOUSER made by LUMEX # LCM-s01602DSF/I-Y is it correct? Also the backlight is 5.5 volts not the 12 volts DC from the PSU described in the LCD pinout page, (I found that out the hard way). The VCC on board is 5 volts, I can't get RS,E,DB4-DB7. It is not my PCB board, it was made by Sunstone. Can you tell me if what the other folks are using? PLEASE Help!!!
    jsmith2307, Jan 19, 2012
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    dip switch for lcd set on, just a stab in the dark.
    eaorobbie, Jan 20, 2012
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  3. jsmith2307

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    No, the dip switch is not the problem. I must have bought something other than HD44780. I found one at 411 Technology Systems. We'll see when it gets here in about a week. Later!
    jsmith2307, Jan 20, 2012
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    Again, no joy! I purchased a HD44780 from 411 Technology Systems and no luck!
    jsmith2307, Jan 26, 2012
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    We may be able to help you more if you can post pictures of your AMC + LCD, front and back please. :hi:

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    yobuddy, Jan 27, 2012
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