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Pic Basic Pro and IEE VFD Display - Need help please!

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Hello Guys

I need a bit of help programming a PIC 16F876a to control an IEE VFD Display www.ieeinc.com/specs/S037x2.pdf (Datasheet here), in pbasic pro. I've tried all the LCDout commands n such, I must be doing something wrong here as nothing seems to be "talking" to the VFD. This display is LCD compatible from what I can see in the datasheet...

Has anyone had this problem before??

Thanks in advance!
Brenon
 

vfd programing help

Hi Brenon,

You haven't really listed any "real" information to go on like code and a diagram but the common problem with displays is not having the contrast input connected or set to mid range. Also if you are using PicBasic Pro, why don't you post on their forum? ww*.picbasic.co.uk

Have you tried a very basic Hello World type program using LCDout?
How do you have you DEFINE statements setup?
Are you using 8-bit or 4-bit configuration?
Did you verify you connections?
Have you tested your micro with a basic blinking LED program to make sure it is running properly?

Just a few ideas to help you look for the cause.

BobK
 

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