I can't do any of those commands because LCDC doesn't even auto detect the device anymore. I basically can't communicate with the device anymore.

I am using the external USB connector.


From what I remember, upon startup of the screen it usually reads Matrix Orbital MX-212 along both lines. Right ...

I think there may be something wrong with my MX212. When I plug it into the USB port, the unit turns on with every character being filled completely (full box).

If I try unplugging it and plugging it back in the same things happens. This doesn't change whether the computer is booting up the BIOS or ...

Thanks for the help. I have the USB version of the LCD so there are no pins to bend. I'll arrange for it to be replaced.

Alright well I found the problem was the plug on the back of the LCD was loose. If I move it around to just the right spot, the keypad works again. After about 10 min or more the keypad will stop working again and I have to readjust the plug on the back. I have tried taping it so it doesn't move ...

Cheese wrote:Is the keypad plugged into the LCD properly?
Rob.

No

Thanks for the help guys. I guess the plug on the back of the LCD was loose. It works fine now.

linear wrote:Try it using LCDC's test mode--it will echo keypresses for sure.

Nothing comes up.

I tried that as well and with no luck. I don't think the buttons even work because if I connect to it in hyperterminal shouldn't letters come up on the screen when I start hitting buttons? Nothing actually happens when I'm connected and I start to hit the keys.

I have an MX212 and I use LCDC and the screens work great. I can't do anything with the buttons though. I have tried adding them as events, but nothing happens.

I tried going to configure/test to see which parameters the LCD sent after I pushed a button, but nothing happens. I tried using ...