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VFD's correct orientation?
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:18 pm
by gizmo1990
Sorry if this sounds incredibly stupid but I can't afford to make a mistake with my mod! I have yet to test my VFD, I'd rather try it when it's properly attached to my case rather then risk shorting it just to test it.
I'd just like to check the correct orientation of my VFD, ie which way is up?
Basically I take it that the serial number on the front of the VFD as you look at it denotes the correct orientation?
Gizmo.
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:38 am
by Tom
What model is your VFD?
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:13 am
by gizmo1990
Its a VK202-24-USB
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:15 am
by Tom
When the board is facing you, the USB port should be on the right hand corner. The GPO's and the temperature probe inputs should be on the left side. Hope this helps you out.
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:22 am
by gizmo1990
Hmm, that means that its not what I thought it would be?
I don't want to question someone who works at Matrix Orbital
but are you sure about that?
Here's a quick diagram of what I thought was the correct way up? Is this right or wrong?
Unless of course when you say 'When the board is facing me' you mean the VFD's rear circuit board instead of it's glass front. In that case its the way I originally thought?
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:46 am
by Tom
You have it right in your picture. When I meant the board facing you, I meant the back of the LCD, and the screen is facing away from you.
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:15 pm
by gizmo1990
Aha, thats great thanks!
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:20 pm
by Tom
Your welcome...If you have anymore questions or concerns, please feel free to ask.