DD-DB1-AL202C-GW Matrix Orbital, DD-DB1-AL202C-GW Datasheet - Page 8

• 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

Serial
Serial protocol provides a classic alternative the the USB method listed above. Two additional cables are required for this
connection; the 4 ft serial cable and AC power adapter. These must be purchased in addition to the DevDevil kit. This set
up will provide constant regulated power to your development board and provide a familiar communication scheme. To
place your board in Serial mode, just adhere to the steps laid out below.
Cables Required
1. Prepare the onboard jumpers.
2. Set the Protocol Select switches.
3. Make the connections.
4. Create.
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Select Input Power on the Input Select jumper, see highlight 6 in Illustration 2: DevDevil Basic Connections..
Remove the Voltage Select jumper, see highlight 7 in Illustration 2: DevDevil Basic Connections..
Place the unit into Serial protocol by moving switches 1, 2, and 3 up into the on position, while ensuring the
remainder are down in the off position, see highlight 5 in Illustration 2: DevDevil Basic Connections..
Insert the male end of your serial cable into the corresponding header on the unit and mate the female
connector with the desired communication port of your computer, see highlight 3 in Illustration 2: DevDevil
Basic Connections..
Place the output power plug of your AC power adapter into the onboard barrel jack and connect the business
end of the device into an available wall socket, see highlight 4 in Illustration 2: DevDevil Basic Connections..
Again, uProject or hyperterminal will get started, then move on with your own development. Instructions for
the former and a simple C# example is available for the latter can be located in the Software section.
ACPC, CSS4FT
Illustration 4: RS232 Connection
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Table 4: RS232 Protocol Select
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