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EB005 LCD Board
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EB005 LCD Board Block Diagram
- Click EB005-00-2 for the datasheet.
- The male D-type connector fits into the Female connector of one of the ports of an upstream board.
- An LCD actually has its own microcontroller on it that takes care of all of the LCD functions.
- All we need to do is send data or instructions to the LCD
- Data is sent over the 4 data pins
- Instructions like 'shift left' are also sent over the same 4 data pins
- The RS pin 'tells' the LCD whether you are sending Data or Instructions.
- The enable pin is active low and allows you to select several LCD's that are on the same data and RS lines.
- Flowcode takes care of all of the driving issues for you.
- For normal usage, leave the jumpers in the default position.
- If you put them in the patch position, you can apply your own wiring system.
- BE AWARE of the fact that the timing of the data that sent to the LCD is quite critical. It is best to use an LCD in combination with a crystal in the PICmicro.
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