Hi All!

I have a VLS Pop LCD that Im looking to get working under Linux..
Does anyone know of a program or rpm/deb that I can get to make it work?
I Have an system that I love but I want the VLS to work too!


Zentradi

I'm a little confused -- is that a brand of an LCD monitor you mean? I guess what gets me is that if that is true, I've never heard of VLS as a company (VLS is a well-known media streaming server at www.videolan.org).

I cant come up with anything for this. Good luck trying to get it to work though. I would hop on irc and see what comes of it.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Vertical_Zer0 I'm a little confused -- is that a brand of an LCD monitor you mean? I guess what gets me is that if that is true, I've never heard of VLS as a company (VLS is a well-known media streaming server at www.videolan.org).

Sorry Zero.. in my rush to post.. (and fat finger) My LCD is a LIS Pop LCD from VLSystems.

So you can see my tiny brain and fat fingers didnt mix well!

Zentradi

Quote: Originally Posted by post_break I cant come up with anything for this. Good luck trying to get it to work though. I would hop on irc and see what comes of it.

Thanks Post_Break! Yeah Im tracking down one leed.. but it dosent look promising..
I may have to sell this one off and get another.

Zentradi

You need to find out what controller chip the LCD display uses. There are several linux apps out there for controlling most common chips. If it turns out to be hitachi hd44780 based you are really in luck.


EDIT

Just found a review over at extrememhz.com stating that it is HD44780 compatible. There is a ****ton of software for these under linux.

LCDProc
lcd4linux
lcdmod


I'm currently using lcdmod and writing my own script for control. I've used the others though so if you need help let me know.

It looks like a normal LCD, if you knew what controller it uses you can use it with the parallel port.

From the what the review says it's parallel based with a simple serial backpack.


EDIT

BTW what distro/kernel version are you running?

Quote: Originally Posted by thedemonxanth You need to find out what controller chip the LCD display uses. There are several linux apps out there for controlling most common chips. If it turns out to be hitachi hd44780 based you are really in luck. EDIT Just found a review over at extrememhz.com stating that it is HD44780 compatible. There is a ****ton of software for these under linux. LCDProc lcd4linux lcdmod I'm currently using lcdmod and writing my own script for control. I've used the others though so if you need help let me know.

My LIS is a serial unit.. is this possible to use?? Can a dream be comming true!?!?

I would love your help!

Zentradi

Quote: Originally Posted by thedemonxanth From the what the review says it's parallel based with a simple serial backpack. EDIT BTW what distro/kernel version are you running?

Im using PCLinux OS with all the latest updates.
I think im on 2.6.12 Kernel..

I have the program (lcd4linux) but im not sure how to run it!
>scratch'es head< Ill keep playing.. at least now I have hope!

Zentradi

Sorry for the tripple post.. I got the lcdmod program.. but I have NO idea how to compile or install it!
thedemonxanth, I would really love your help!

Thanks!

Zentradi

Ill get the hang of this yet!

Let me do a little digging to see just what you need to set up a serial LCD. The 4x20 I have in my main rig is parallel. lcmod might not actually work for serial but there are several programs that do. I'll get back to this shortly.

Serial is easy. Its 2 lines that go to the serial port on the computer, I believe its RS and TS.

Looks like lcdmod only does parallel. lcdproc may be your best bet for now, I'll do some a little research on your display and get back to you soon.

I will be waiting on pins-and needles! This will be great if we can get it to work!

Been working a lot lately. Get lcd4linux and lcdproc over at soureforge.net. You will need to read the docs. Start by trying the crystalontz serial drivers and any other serial drivers. I don't have this display so I can't do it directly. Let me know the results.