Lcdproc hd44780 rs-232 error

rortiz

Sup guys,

SO I am trying to get a GFC1602A: http://www.gifar.com.tw/Model.aspx?ModelNo=GFC1602A to work with pfsense 2.0.1, the lcdproc pkg is 0.5.5, I keep getting this error:

Aug 28 15:18:40 php: lcdproc: Stopping service: no com port selected
Aug 28 15:18:40 php: lcdproc: The chosen lcdproc driver is not a valid choice

When I check the services lcdproc shows stopeed, I try to restart it and the same error shows in the system logs, I have tried other drivers that are compatible with ST7060U, and I get the same error.

Any help will be great

my current lcdproc server tab settings are:

enable LCDproc: check
Com Port: Serial Com port 2 (/dev/cua1)
display size: 2 rows 16 colums
driver: hd44780
refresh frequency: (5 seconds, 1 second)

mdima

Hi,
have you tried an alternative port for COM2 (dev/cuau1)? Also, have you tried to lower the port speed?

Both options are available on the lcdproc-dev package.

Ciao,
Michele

rortiz

Thanks Michele,

I installed the beta LCDproc pkg, and my service started! ;), these are the settings I have now,

which is great but I still see no activity on the lcd itself

when the service started it created this .conf file :

[server]
DriverPath=/usr/local/lib/lcdproc/
Driver=CFontz
Bind=127.0.0.1
Port=13666
ReportLevel=3
ReportToSyslog=yes
User=nobody
Foreground=no
ServerScreen=no
GoodBye="Thanks for using"
GoodBye=" pfSense "
WaitTime=2
ToggleRotateKey=Enter
PrevScreenKey=Left
NextScreenKey=Right
ScrollUpKey=Up
ScrollDownKey=Down
[menu]
MenuKey=Escape
EnterKey=Enter
UpKey=Up
DownKey=Down
[CFontz]
Device=/dev/cuau1
Size=16x2
Contrast=350
Brightness=1000
OffBrightness=50
NewFirmware=no
Reboot=no
"

here is what my logs say about the LCD:

I've tried changing port speeds, content, but no luck…any clues ?

Thanks