diff --git a/docs/LCDd.8 b/docs/LCDd.8 index 51143ac..2b5db9b 100644 --- a/docs/LCDd.8 +++ b/docs/LCDd.8 @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Report level (default=2) Currently supported display drivers include: .TP .B bayrad -EMAC BayRad displays +BayRAD LCD modules by EMAC Inc. .TP .B CFontz CrystalFontz CFA-632 and CFA-634 serial LCD displays @@ -147,6 +147,9 @@ serial LCD terminal from Helmut Neumark Elektronik (http://www.neumark.de) .B lirc Infrared (input) .TP +.B MD8800 +VFD displays in Medion MD8800 PCs +.TP .B ms6931 MSI-6931 displays in 1U rack servers by MSI .TP diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers.docbook index c96654f..99dcd7d 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers.docbook @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ well as the configuration of LCDd. &lcdm001; &lcterm; &lirc; +&MD8800; &ms6931; &mtc_s16209x; &MtxOrb; diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/MD8800.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/MD8800.docbook new file mode 100644 index 0000000..984d981 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/MD8800.docbook @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ + +The MD8800 Driver + + +This section talks about using LCDproc with VFD displays in Medion MD8800 PCs. + + + +Features + + +You may find more information about the LCD on Martin Moeller's homepage +Martin Moeller's homepage. + + + + + + +Configuration in LCDd.conf + + +[MD8800] + + + + + Device= + DEVICE + + + device to use [default: /dev/ttyS1] + + + + + + Size= + + WIDTH + x + HEIGHT + + + + display size [default: 16x2] + + + + + + Brightness= + BRIGHTNESS + + + Set the initial brightness [default: 1000; legal: 0 - 1000] + + + + + + OffBrightness= + BRIGHTNESS + + + Set the initial off-brightness [default: 0; legal: 0 - 1000] + This value is used when the display is normally + switched off in case LCDd is inactive + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/bayrad.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/bayrad.docbook index a08fe9e..136c5c1 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/bayrad.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/bayrad.docbook @@ -2,10 +2,32 @@ The bayrad Driver -This section talks about using LCDproc with LCD displays that use the -bayrad chipset. +This section talks about using LCDproc with the BayRAD LCD modules by EMAC, Inc. + +Features + + +The BayRAD LCD modules are designed to fit into 5,25" drive bays. +They contain an LCD display that is 20 characters wide and 2 lines high +surrounded by 4 buttons labeled Menu, Select, ++/Yes, and -/No. + + + +BayRAD modules are connected to the PC using a serial RS232 connection getting +operating power using the standard floppy drive power connector. + + + +For more information see the +BayRAD home page + + + + + Configuration in LCDd.conf diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/glk.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/glk.docbook index ddd0e17..8d79ec2 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/glk.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/glk.docbook @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ This section talks about using LCDproc with LCD displays that use the -glk chipset. +Matrix Orbital GLK chipset. diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/serialVFD.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/serialVFD.docbook index 3c9d082..3b9146f 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/serialVFD.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/serialVFD.docbook @@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ This section talks about using LCDproc with VFD character-displays build by NEC, The serialVFD-driver is working with NEC FIPC8367 based VFDs and the "KD Rev 2.1" (an ATMEL AT90S.... based FM20X2KB-AB replacement). - It is also known to work on FUTABA VFDs. +It is also known to work on FUTABA VFDs. + The driver should operate most of NEC, Futaba and Noritake 7x5 dot VFDs with @@ -56,8 +57,7 @@ The driver should operate most of NEC, Futaba and Noritake 7x5 dot VFDs with KD Rev 2.1 - AT90S.... - microcontroller + AT90S.... microcontroller Ok Ok Yes @@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ The driver should operate most of NEC, Futaba and Noritake 7x5 dot VFDs with () feature not tested. + If your display isn't working 100% satisfactorily you can add a new device with modified hardware commands to the driver if you want. To do that you have to add a new section to the display- @@ -128,14 +129,24 @@ the display show everything correctly. Connecting The Display + The Connections shown have been tested successfully. -Always cross-check with your datasheet, before connecting your display! - Displays of same manufacturer may have different pin assignments! -With this example connections it will be easy to connect displays with different connector - pin-layouts, the pins are commonly named equal in the datasheet. + + + +Always cross-check with your datasheet, before connecting your display! +Displays of same manufacturer may have different pin assignments! + + + +With this example connections it will be easy to connect displays with +different connector pin-layouts, the pins are commonly named equal in +the datasheet. + Serial Connections + It is NOT possible to connect most of the displays directly to the serialport. The signal has to be inverted. I use the following @@ -181,7 +192,8 @@ optional The pins on the different displays vary. -NEC Displays (FM20X2KB-AB): + +NEC Displays (FM20X2KB-AB): CN1: + - -KD Rev 2.1: + +KD Rev 2.1: The blue connector (6pin in a row) (the important one!): @@ -226,6 +239,8 @@ The blue connector (6pin in a row) (the important one!): You can activate two different testmodes with them. ]]> + + @@ -233,7 +248,8 @@ You can activate two different testmodes with them. Parallel Connections -NEC Displays (FM20X2KB-AB): + +NEC Displays (FM20X2KB-AB): CN1: + -FUTABA Displays (M402SD06GJ): + +FUTABA Displays (M402SD06GJ): + diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/lcdproc-user.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/lcdproc-user.docbook index cc22c30..1705e81 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/lcdproc-user.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/lcdproc-user.docbook @@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ +