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billk80

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I just bought 20*4 LCD.

It is working under windows 2000.

I want to ask I can use under DOS.

If I can How can i do?
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albataur

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I have the same question.
I would just display a message ("Loading ...") while windows load.
Is it possible under DOS ?
Thx
 

albataur

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CF Tech said:
Try this:

Code:
mode com1:19200,n,8,1
echo Loading . . . > COM1
I do not have a display here to test it on, but I think that should be pretty close.

The thread "send text from command line" goes into more details.
That's all ?!?
Thx ;)

I think for a LCD on parallel port it's just

Code:
mode com1:19200,n,8,1
MODE LPT1=COM1
echo Loading . . . > LPT1
No ?
 
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spock

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Well...

It isn't that hard, either, if you know a little bit about programming. If you have a parallel LCD module, perhaps I can make you a little DOS proggie to display a set message, if you'd like. Just give me the particulars of your LCD. ;)
 

albataur

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Re: Well...

spock said:
It isn't that hard, either, if you know a little bit about programming. If you have a parallel LCD module, perhaps I can make you a little DOS proggie to display a set message, if you'd like. Just give me the particulars of your LCD. ;)
Thx a lot :D That would be nice.
I wait for receiving a CFAH2004A-TMI-JP (20x4 blue).
Are you able to do something ?

PS : sorry for my english, I'm french ;)
 

spock

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Right!

I will probably be needing your wiring layout, but I'll try to make it configurable through a txt file, as well as the message displayed.
Oh, I can also program a custom graphic, only it has to fit into 8 characters. If you have any idea, draw a black and white bitmap, not bigger than 8 characters, each 5x8, and send it over.
Wait up, for a while!

Au revoir !
 
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albataur

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Re: Right!

spock said:
I will probably be needing your wiring layout, but I'll try to make it configurable through a txt file, as well as the message displayed.
Oh, I can also program a custom graphic, only it has to fit into 8 characters. If you have any idea, draw a black and white bitmap, not bigger than 8 characters, each 5x8, and send it over.
Wait up, for a while!

Au revoir !
About the wiring layout, there will be something like this :


About the custom graphic I'm going to try to make one.

Can I give the code to other french (with your signature of course :D ) ?

Thank you again !
 

spock

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Well...

Do you want the sourcecode as well? I was thinking of giving you just the exe file! Can you find Turbo C++ DOS compiler? Anyway, if you really want it, I'll... think about it! ;)
About the wiring, the pic you linked does not work, so...
Anyway, draw what you want, fix the wiring and let me know... okay?

Adieu, mon ami !
 
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albataur

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Re: Well...

spock said:
Do you want the sourcecode as well? I was thinking of giving you just the exe file! Can you find Turbo C++ DOS compiler? Anyway, if you really want it, I'll... think about it! ;)
About the wiring, the pic you linked does not work, so...
Anyway, draw what you want, fix the wiring and let me know... okay?

Adieu, mon ami !
Yes it would perfect if you gave me the source ! :)
It isn't difficult to find a compiler I think ...
I will try to draw a sandglass and I will send it you
Sincerely thanks ;)

@++
 

spock

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O-cake

So, you want the source, eh...? I'm still thinking here...!
Oh, well, what the hell, besides, it's no big secret anyway! Just draw what you want (what's a sandglass anyway?), and I'll do the rest.
 

albataur

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Yes I want the source (if it's possible ;)). Like that I will be able to modify the program.
So, the message is "Chargement ..." with a pic of sand glass :




Thanks :)

@+
 

spock

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Cool...

Oh, that's what you meant with "sandglass"...! Riiight! Okay, no problem there! Most probably the message will be user-configurable, if I'm satisfied with the code. On the other hand, since you'll have the sourcecode, I don't need to make anything user-configurable...! Okay... I settled this with myself! Proggie coming right up !
 

albataur

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Thanks a lot :) :)
But ... it seems to do not run :(
It happens nothing when sb opens lcdwriter.exe in dos...
Do you know what is the problem ?
 

spock

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Umm...

Well... heh... see... all the "happenings" are supposed to be taking place on the LCD and NOT on screen! That's why... Would you like it to show something on the computer screen?
 

albataur

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No no, it isn't useful because it's a message while the computer boots.
Three personnes have tested and they said that there is nothing on the LCD. But I will be able to say you exactely when I will have mine.
 
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