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problem using lcd16207

Altera_Forum
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hello all !!  

After downloading the uClinux on the DE2 board , I see lcd16207 driver in /dev 

Can anyone tell me how can I display something on the board... 

I am very new , so if this sound stupid .. please excuse me !!! 

Thnx !!!!
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Altera_Forum
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you should be able to use as any other character stream, with fopen(),fprintf() and so on...in the nioswiki there should be some examples http://www.nioswiki.com/operatingsystems/uclinux/lcd_16207 

 

good luck
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Altera_Forum
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Thank you for reply... 

Do I need to connect RS232 cable to display on the board through uClinux ?
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