LCD 20x4 problem

Rens · Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Barendrecht

Hello,

I am trying to get a type 2004A lcd 20x4 to work on bascom AVR. using a atmega32.
I have tried al the possible commands in bascom AVR (version 2.0.8.1) but have no result.

The display is connected on lines D4 to D7, E and RS. (see the code example)
Is it possible to get this display type to work with only te standard lcd commands?

I hope someone can help me

Rens

albertsm · Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 5921 Location: Holland

where did you connect WR to?
you can best connect it to ground.

But the problem is most likely the JTAG interface which is on some of the pins you use.
In your code use : DISABLE JTAG

to disable JTAG by software.
Or as an option change the fuse bit to disable JTAG

Rens · Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Barendrecht

Hello Albertsm,

Yes i have connected WR to ground and also D0 up to D3.
I have tried the Disable Jtag command you mentioned and removed the Jtag fusebit with my kamprog programmer, still no result.

When i search for documentation of the type 2004A lcd i find it contains a KS0073 chipset.
This is not one of the options in Bascom AVR.

So i still wonder what commands to use 20x4 or 20x4A, and if i can use the KS077 chipset.

Rens

albertsm · Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 5921 Location: Holland

you best post a link to a PDF of the LCD.
Most text LCD are compatible.

Then i do not know the hardware you use but it is always a good idea to measure the wiring with a DVM.
Then you can test all used pins. for example Db4 = Portc.0

make some code :

config portC.0=output

do
toggle portc.0
waitms 100
loop

then check if the port pin actually toggles. check with a DVM or a led with series resistor

then there is the matter of contrast : do you see something or nothing? and is the contrast properly adjusted?

Rens · Joined: 09 Sep 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Barendrecht

Hello Albertsm,

Solved the problem.

I found a bad connection and a wrong contrast setting.
The lcd functions propperly now
with the settings lcdtype 20x4 and the lcdpin command.

Thanks for your input.

albertsm · Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 5921 Location: Holland

thanks for the feedback. these kind of errors happen more often then you might think.