DD-DB1-AL202C-GW Matrix Orbital, DD-DB1-AL202C-GW Datasheet - Page 11

• Manufacturer Part Number: DD-DB1-AL202C-GW
• Description: DEV BD 20X2 LCD GRY TXT WHT BL
• Manufacturer: Matrix Orbital
• Series: Dev Devilr

Specifications of DD-DB1-AL202C-GW

• Main Purpose: Displays, LCD Display
• Embedded: Yes, ASIC
• Utilized Ic / Part: AL202C
• Primary Attributes: 20 x 2 Display, Gray Text White Background
• Secondary Attributes: GUI, mini USB
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 635-1038

uProject
The Matrix Orbital alphanumeric display tuner, or uProject, is offered as a free download from the
www. matrixorbital .ca
support site. It allows the basic functionality of any
display*
to be tested using a simple graphical user interface system.
While basic functionality can be tested using the GUI portion of the program, more advanced users will enjoy the scripting
capability found in the uploader tab. Here commands can be stacked, run, and saved for later use. Although many
commands are available to be dragged into the script dialog, perhaps the most powerful is the raw data command found
in the other branch.
This command allows raw bytes to be sent to the display, permitting many different formats for entry and displaying in
decimal notation. Any command from this manual may be entered in decimal notation separated by slashes.
/
254
//
88
/
Table 10: uProject Raw Data Format
Again, the clear screen command is sent to a connected display, this time using uProject raw data command style. Scripts
can be run as a whole using the execute command from the script menu, or as single commands by selecting execute
once. Before issuing commands, it is a good idea to ensure communication with a display is successful using some of the
more basic GUI functions in the main window.
This program provides scratch pad upon which a tome of display projects and ideas can be assembled.
*Note:
The uProject AutoDetect function will not preform correctly when a USB display is connected. Please manually
configure any USB display.
Code (C#)
Full demonstration programs and code are available for the DevDevil in the C# language from Simple C# AppNote Pack in
the Matrix Orbital Application Note section at www.matrixorbital.ca/appnotes. Difficulty increases from beginner, with
the Hello World program, to advanced with the Dallas One-Wire temperature reading application.
These programs are meant to showcase the capability of the DevDevil and are not intended to be integrated into a final
design. For additional information regarding code, please read the On Code document also found on the support site.
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