diff --git a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/CFontzPacket.docbook b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/CFontzPacket.docbook index 68868cf..6e5b690 100644 --- a/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/CFontzPacket.docbook +++ b/docs/lcdproc-user/drivers/CFontzPacket.docbook @@ -2,8 +2,54 @@ The CFontzPacket Driver -This section talks about using LCDproc with LCD displays that use the -CFontzPacket chipset. +CrystalFontz offers a wide +range of character and graphical LCD modules. +The CFontzPacket driver supports the modules that communicate +with the host computer using a packet-based communications protocol +with 16-bit CRC (hence the driver name). + + + +Currently this line of modules comprises the models: + + + + CFA-631 + + + 20x2 character LCD with backlight + keypad with 4 keys: Up, Down, enter & Escape + USB connection for data and power + mounting bracket to fit into 3,5" drive bays + + + + + + CFA-633 + + + 16x2 character LCDi with backlight + keypad with 6 keys: 4 directions, Enter & Escape + serial or USB connection + mounting bracket to fit into 5,25" drive bays + + + + + + CFA-635 + + + 20x4 characters LCDi with backlight + keypad with 6 keys: 4 directions, Enter & Escape + USB connection for data and power + four bi-color LEDs to show status information + optional mounting bracket to fit into 5,25" drive bays + + + + @@ -26,9 +72,10 @@ CFontzPacket chipset. - Select the LCD model [default: 633; legal: 631, - 633, - 635] + Select the LCD model that is connected. + Legal values for this option are 631, + 633, or 635, + with the default being 633. @@ -37,10 +84,19 @@ CFontzPacket chipset. Device = DEVICE - - Select the output device to use [default: /dev/lcd] - May be a serial device or a USB device in serial emulation mode. - + + + Select the output device to use. + It may be a serial device or a USB device in serial emulation mode. + If not given, it defaults to /dev/lcd. + + + + Mac OS X users may need to use one of the /dev/cu + devices instead of the /dev/tty ones. + + +