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HD44780 problem

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jo3n
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Joined: July 26th, 2008, 8:54 pm

HD44780 problem

Post by jo3n »

Hello,
I am trying to get my lcd display (hd44780 compatible KS0066U) working with lcd smartie.

I did use this wiring sheme:
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this is the datasheet from the controller: http://www.jo3n.nl/lcd_wiring.pdf

but I can't get it working with lcd smartie, the only thing i see is this:
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I tried timing multiplier 5 but it still won't work.
Can somebody help me?
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error2061
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Post by error2061 »

hi did you fix you lcd and get it to work if so how because i have exacly the same problem.

EDIT:
Problem fixed it was the Grounds that i had not tied together
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