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by StevenG
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

Okay so i need to take away the bridge connection from PS and place it over the U connection to get USB power.

thanks

i'll give this a go now and post back in 30 mins if your still on.

i dont suppose you have msn to discuss further?

add me on steven_graham@hotmail.com if you have. thanks

StevenG
by StevenG
Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

1) if i revert this to usb power, i just need to solder the 2 points shown on the right hand side of the pcb under the usb port? and un-solder the point at the bottom left? 2) if i revert it to usb power, how much current can i draw using LED's? im assuming it would power 6 led's fine running from U...
by StevenG
Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: LCDC, If Statements and GPO's
Replies: 4
Views: 4694

LCDC, If Statements and GPO's

Hi there. ive just written an IF statement that will show low, high or extremem network usage on my display. is there a way to get each of these to turn on an LED. someone has done this with cpu and case temp in the gallery but im not sure how its done. i would want the low light to always be lit. t...
by StevenG
Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

another question. my display seems to be somewhat different to the documentation i can find. below are 2 pics. http://www.ste0803.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stand/unit1.JPG http://www.ste0803.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stand/unit2.JPG *is this red filter supposed to be there or is it removable? StevenG[/b]
by StevenG
Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/welshtom/steve.jpg ive had someone do this on a CNC machine as i decided i wanted text on my mount. simple writing would be cool i.e not the ouline as shown above, it could be smaller, i mean as it is thats quite small but i think something along the lines of wh...
by StevenG
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

Okay so i received my unit and its the VFD version as its a black background a lit up white text. it has been altered to ONLY take Floppy power to turn it on. am i correct in thinking that i just need to re-solder the 2 points on the back of the pcb to get it to power from usb? from your previous ms...
by StevenG
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:37 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: LCDC not seeing keypresses from my LCD
Replies: 1
Views: 2576

LCDC not seeing keypresses from my LCD

LCDC has stopped seeing the key presses from my mount.

it *was* working and i cant get it working again. anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks
StevenG
by StevenG
Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

Okay so ive been looking through this forum and ive decided that im going to try and build some more advanced features into my lcd stand combo. only thing is... i have NO IDEA what the lcd is capable of and what can be done.. as i understand it i can use buttons to tell software LCDC etc to run prog...
by StevenG
Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

the only thing im not sure on is the diamiter of the holes or how to attach the pcb to the plastic.

any suggestions on this would be helpful.

StevenG
by StevenG
Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

http://www.ste0803.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stand/1.jpg http://www.ste0803.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stand/2.jpg http://www.ste0803.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stand/3.jpg Rough drawings well i say rough its exactly to scale etc but the software i use is that advanced it wont let me put text onto it. i want some t...
by StevenG
Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

Okay so if its the LED version its okay. if its the PLED version its not as good. i will receive the unit in my posession wednesday so can further advise on the model number / version. so a USB verison screen can be powerd by the USB cable without any additions. thats great news :) thanks for replie...
by StevenG
Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

ive just checked the model number on the back of the unit and it says "LK204-24 USB" i notice you dont have a -24 version listed on the website? is this an older version? also.. the colour scheme on the display is black with green/white text if that helps. the unit i bought (from a auction...
by StevenG
Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:23 am
Forum: LK/ELK/VK/PK/OK/MX/GLK/EGLK/GVK/GLT
Topic: NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)
Replies: 18
Views: 11897

NEW Project: 204-24-USB LCD and extras :)

Hi there, ive recently bought a LK-204 LCD online and i want to make an external display from it. im going to have a stand made from plastic with the lcd to fit into but this is where i need the dimensions of the display area and the mounting holes. also, i understand these lcd's need floppy connect...