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Problem with my 2x16 Serial LCD, it behaves like it's a 2x20

jtighejtighe Posts: 4
edited 2007-09-26 00:19 in BASIC Stamp
After working thru the What's a Microcontroller kit, I ordered the Smart Sensors and Applications kit.· I am just starting out with the Serial LCD (YJ-162A) and the BS2.· When I send more than 16 characters using the SEROUT command it doesn't wrap the text until the 21st character, essentially dropping off characters 17 thru 20.· According to the text (page 12) it should wrap the text after 16 characters automatically.· Anyone have any ideas for me?· Thanks in advance.

Jim

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  • jtighejtighe Posts: 4
    edited 2007-09-24 11:18
    Upon further review it seems the LCD also believes it has four rows instead of two.· Always drops off the third and fourth lines but will display the fifth and sixth.· Perhaps somehow the model #27979 (4 x 20 LCD) was programmed into my #27976 (2 x 16 LCD) at the factory.· In any event it looks like I'll need to return it.

    Jim
  • dandreaedandreae Posts: 1,375
    edited 2007-09-25 23:05
    Please contact tech support at Support@parallax.com or 1-888-997-8267 and ask for·myself Dave Andreae.



    Thanks,



    Dave


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  • jtighejtighe Posts: 4
    edited 2007-09-26 00:19
    Thanks Dave.

    I already spoke with Josh at Parallax and he had me return the item today.

    Jim
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