#27976 #27977 Serial_LCD_Demo.sxb slimming causes failure

John Kauffman

#27976 #27977 Serial_LCD_Demo.sxb slimming causes failure

The sample code provided for part #27976 #27977 Serial LCD (Serial_LCD_Demo.sxb) works like a charm. Line one displays a message, line two displays a message with animation and then it all flashes.

Now·I'd like to get a leaner version, similar to the "template" offered for other proudcts (viz. DS1302). In this case, just the line one display.

Deleting the block of code for flashing works fine (Serial_LCD_Demo-NoFlash.sxb).

But when I delete the animation code & run, I get nothing on the screen, not even the first line (Serial_LCD_Demo-NoFlash-NoANimation.sxb).

Any suggestions? All three files attached below.

Thanks.

Bean

John,
· It is because you are clearing the LCD as soon as you display the string.

Main:
  LCD_OUT LcdBLoff    ' backlight off
  LCD_OUT LcdOn1    ' no cursor or blink
  LCD_OUT LcdCls    ' clear the LCD
  WAIT_MS 250
  LCD_STR " PARALLAX SX/B 2"
 
' Scroll "chomper" animation across LCD line 2
' Flash LCD backlight (works only with backlit model)
 
  GOTO Main

· Right after you do the LCD_STR command, you loop back and clear the screen.

Bean.

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