[Lcdproc] [RFE] hd44780 euro charmap

[Pierre Ossman]

On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:24:45 +0100
"Markus Dolze" <bsdfan@nurfuerspam.de> wrote:

> 
> Hello,
> 
> this is what the 'Charmap' setting in LCDd.conf is for. Three charmaps are already supplied (see server/drivers/hd44780_charmap). If you have one that is not already supported and have the spec for your display, you could implement one yourself easily.
> 

Right. I already did that here to verify the table. But since it involves running a modified LCDd, it isn't really that convenient. Hence this poke to get it upstream.

> A lot of displays don't use Hitachi's original chip, but 'compatible' ones. I have seen different displays using different character sets (some manufacturers even provide custom ROM char maps), so there will probably no 'one fits all' solution.
> 

Probably so. But since this seems to be one that Hitachi themselves ship as a standard ROM, I figured it would be common enough to be included in LCDd.

> Anyway, at least someone should have a look at the spec you linked to.
> 

Nothing would make me happier. :)

Rgds
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