USB Universal LCD backpack test application

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TestProgram.png

Downloads

Connect an LCD

Ft232-LCD-attach.jpg

  1. Connect a LCD to the backpack
  2. Place a jumper on JP1 to select the backlight ground (usually GND to GND), the inner two pins
  3. Place a jumper on JP2 to select the LCD power supply, usually 5.0V
  4. Plug in the USB cable

Using the application

Ft232-LCD-test-app.png

  1. Start the LCD application
  2. Choose the display size from the Display drop-down menu
  3. Select backlight->on to turn on the backlight
  4. Type some text in the box and click Enter Line 1 to display it on the LCD

If the backlight is enabled, and the text displays, then the board should be fully functional.

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