Hi,
The T6963 states that in order to have 40 columns you need to set MD2 low (32 cols if high). But then the font must be 6x8 and that is selected by FS1 set to high (8x8 if low).
In the datasheet for the lcd it says that MD2 and FS (probably meaning FS1, there are two, FS0 as well!) are the same signals!
So how can I manage to have 40 characters on the same line on this LCD?
I guess I am stucked with 40 columns, but with 8x8 font
giving me only 30 chars (see below).
For reference: 240 pixels : 6 pixels/char = 40 chars (MD2=LOW and FS1=HIGH) , not possible with lcd???
240 : 8 = 30 chars (both low) , all 240 pixels used, but only giving 30 chars.
FS1=HIGH, MD2=HIGH : giving 32 columns with 6x8 font. not possible to get access to the whole screen! so the 8 characters on the right is not reachable.
Am I missing something? If the two signals are inverted versions of one another, then it would be ok!
The T6963 states that in order to have 40 columns you need to set MD2 low (32 cols if high). But then the font must be 6x8 and that is selected by FS1 set to high (8x8 if low).
In the datasheet for the lcd it says that MD2 and FS (probably meaning FS1, there are two, FS0 as well!) are the same signals!
So how can I manage to have 40 characters on the same line on this LCD?
I guess I am stucked with 40 columns, but with 8x8 font
For reference: 240 pixels : 6 pixels/char = 40 chars (MD2=LOW and FS1=HIGH) , not possible with lcd???
240 : 8 = 30 chars (both low) , all 240 pixels used, but only giving 30 chars.
FS1=HIGH, MD2=HIGH : giving 32 columns with 6x8 font. not possible to get access to the whole screen! so the 8 characters on the right is not reachable.
Am I missing something? If the two signals are inverted versions of one another, then it would be ok!
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