Options for FBSD support with LCD device - new project
Kaya Saman
kayasaman at optiplex-networks.com
Mon Mar 18 15:56:38 UTC 2019
Many thanks Michael!
I have also found this guide too:
https://www.rototron.info/lcdproc-tutorial-for-raspberry-pi/
It goes through the GPIO connection using a Raspberry Pi and a CF
HD44780 compatible display. This should also work in a similar fashion
with the Odroid.
Regards,
Kaya
On 3/18/19 2:41 PM, Michael Zhilin wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm not sure it's exact you're looking for, but here is link:
> https://qiita.com/yamori813/items/ae66330ccbf6fe6bd5ab
>
> Platform is MIPS32/Atheros. It has LCD and keypad.
> Details: ask Hiroki Mori please.
>
> Thanks!
>
> On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 5:08 PM Kaya Saman
> <kayasaman at optiplex-networks.com
> <mailto:kayasaman at optiplex-networks.com>> wrote:
>
>
> Hi,
>
>
> I am looking for a solution capable of running FreeBSD that I will be
> able to add an LCD or OLED display to.
>
>
> The project spec is fairly simple:
>
> - Use an embedded SoC solution
>
> - Fit inside a DIN enclosure eg.
> https://eng.italtronic.com/products/embedded_box_en/
>
> - Have an LCD or OLED display with or without keypad eg.
> https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/cfa633rdiks-rs232-alphanumeric-lcd-display-16x2#undefined
>
>
>
>
> Currently I am thinking about an Odroid C1+ with a Crystalfontz
> display
> as they are well supported by Lcdproc.
>
> Already I have gone through:
>
> https://wiki.freebsd.org/FreeBSD/arm/Odroid-C1
>
> https://www.freebsd.org/platforms/arm.html
>
> https://wiki.freebsd.org/FreeBSD/arm
>
>
> but just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with this type of
> setup or could offer some advice?
>
>
> I guess connection to the LCD would be another question as the most
> common two options would be GPIO or USB. In the case of GPIO is
> there a
> way to simulate an serial connection or are there better supported
> boards with serial or usb headers on them already?
>
> There are LCD modules made specifically for these boards which do
> sit on
> top of the GPIO however, do these work with Lcdproc?
> http://www.lcdproc.org/hardware.php3
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Kaya
>
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