[Lcdproc] Help with Futaba 40x2 VFD M402SD06GL

[dia3olik]

Thanks Robert!
I really appreciate your help and datasheets!
Sorry if i replied only today but i've been very busy this week...
Good night,
Tommy

Il giorno 08/feb/07, alle ore 12:49, Robert Buchholz ha scritto:

> Hi Tommy,
>
> I have some data sheets from Futaba on how to connect it to serial and
> parallel which I can mail to you in private.
>
> dia3olik wrote:
>> that pin 23 is SELECT but display connector has only 20pin!
>>
>> From the guide on itx-corner it seems that SELECT is on pin  
>> 18...what do
>> you use guys?
>
> I connected it the way itx and the data sheet recommended :-)
>
> But then again, maybe the howto should be edited.
> Stefan, what source did you have on the wiring guide?
>
>
>> Also someone had to connect pin 17 and 18 together, is it really  
>> needed?
>> (i don't think so but someone had to do it...)
>
> Don't know anymore.
>
>> Which connection is preferred/used by you? Serial or Parallel?
>
> I use it connected to lpt.
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert
>
>