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    • chpalmerC
      chpalmer
      last edited by

      Look at his sig line.

      https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=44034.msg609820#msg609820

      Triggering snowflakes one by one..
      Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590T CPU @ 2.00GHz on an M400 WG box.

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        dlucas46
        last edited by

        @dwfa:

        Ran into a road block  :(

        I understand what is being asked about getting files from the 2.2.6 release (however, I don't have that release).  So I downloaded the ISO for 2.2.6 to copy the files,and low and behold the files listed are not found on the ISO (used my linux box to mount the iso).  Now I am stumped (sorta).  Do I have to create a 2.2.6 install to get these lcdproc files or is there a package I can just grab them from?

        lcdproc.inc -> /usr/local/pkg
          lcdproc.xml -> /usr/local/pkg
          lcdproc_client.php -> /usr/local/pkg
          lcdproc_screens.xml -> /usr/local/pkg
          lcdproc.sh -> /usr/local/etc/rc.d

        If I have to create a VM image I can, but I thought they would have been on the ISO image.  Or am I missing something.

        –--
        cheers!
        dwfa

        Save your self the hassle and just use the new 2.3 package:

        https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=110177.msg647262#msg647262

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          DeLorean
          last edited by

          @dwfa:

          Ran into a road block  :(

          I understand what is being asked about getting files from the 2.2.6 release (however, I don't have that release).  So I downloaded the ISO for 2.2.6 to copy the files,and low and behold the files listed are not found on the ISO (used my linux box to mount the iso).  Now I am stumped (sorta).  Do I have to create a 2.2.6 install to get these lcdproc files or is there a package I can just grab them from?

          lcdproc.inc -> /usr/local/pkg
            lcdproc.xml -> /usr/local/pkg
            lcdproc_client.php -> /usr/local/pkg
            lcdproc_screens.xml -> /usr/local/pkg
            lcdproc.sh -> /usr/local/etc/rc.d

          If I have to create a VM image I can, but I thought they would have been on the ISO image.  Or am I missing something.

          –--
          cheers!
          dwfa

          You can find a tutorial that i made for getting the LCDproc to work with pfSense 2.3.x
          https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=44034.msg645684#msg645684

          Grtz
          DeLorean

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            poneyboy
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            @theeddie:

            seems the driver with the lcd time out disabled is gone

            anyone got a copy, or maybe a driver with a 5 min timeout.

            Hi,
            I am running x550e and XTM5 with pfSense 2.3. I would be very interested in a driver witchout backlight timeout as we can set the backlight on or off in the LCDproc interface. Does somebody know where to find this?
            Thanks

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              The backlight timeout was hardcoded into the driver originally because the actual SDEC LCDs have a limited backlight lifespan and many of them had already seen a lot of hours. It was common to find the X core boxes witha broken backlight.

              The code to disable it should be in the driver. It would need to be altered and recompiled against the current lcdproc version though.

              Steve

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                poneyboy
                last edited by

                Hi,
                A friend recompiled the driver. Here is the translated procedure from french.

                Instruction mod lcdproc :
                Stop LCDproc service
                Replace sdeclcd.so in /usr/local/lib/lcdproc
                sdeclcd.so here : https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so
                I made mv /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so.bak
                then curl -O “https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so”
                and chmod +x the new sdeclcd.so file.
                Then you restard LCDproc service and it runs with backlight without the timeout

                We tried on our XTM5 but it should work with other boxes.

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                  0raid
                  last edited by

                  @poneyboy:

                  Hi,
                  A friend recompiled the driver. Here is the translated procedure from french.

                  Instruction mod lcdproc :
                  Stop LCDproc service
                  Replace sdeclcd.so in /usr/local/lib/lcdproc
                  sdeclcd.so here : https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so
                  I made mv /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so.bak
                  then curl -O “https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so”
                  and chmod +x the new sdeclcd.so file.
                  Then you restard LCDproc service and it runs with backlight without the timeout

                  We tried on our XTM5 but it should work with other boxes.

                  not working in pfsense 2.1 running on firebox x550e :(

                  LCDd: Could not open driver module /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so: /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so: unsupported file layout

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                    last edited by

                    It would have to be compiled against the current LCD proc version and probably FreeBSD version. It might be 64bit if was compiled for the XTM5 also.

                    Any reason you are running such an old version? Get to 2.3.2 and enjoy.  :)

                    Steve

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                      0raid
                      last edited by

                      @stephenw10:

                      It would have to be compiled against the current LCD proc version and probably FreeBSD version. It might be 64bit if was compiled for the XTM5 also.

                      Any reason you are running such an old version? Get to 2.3.2 and enjoy.  :)

                      Steve

                      2.1 running great in firebox x550e , so there is no reason to change it , also i have read here in the forum a lot users report about 2.3 and firebox machine with a lot problems.

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        Well you had the DMA issue from 2.2+ but it's an easy fix. I still have some for testing running 2.3.X and 2.2.X without issue. Of course it's your choice.

                        The much older driver may still work in 2.1 but I'm not sure oit would against a current lcdproc version. You would have to recompile it in that case.

                        Steve

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                          poneyboy
                          last edited by

                          Oh yes, sorry. We only tried the driver on 3 XTM5 boxes… My friend tried to compile in 32bits. You will have to test it. :)

                          https://transfer.sh/10V6e3/sdeclcd.so

                          Please let us know if it is working.

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                            0raid
                            last edited by

                            @poneyboy:

                            Oh yes, sorry. We only tried the driver on 3 XTM5 boxes… My friend tried to compile in 32bits. You will have to test it. :)

                            https://transfer.sh/10V6e3/sdeclcd.so

                            Please let us know if it is working.

                            Thank you my friend! is working with this file!! ;)

                            thanks again!

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                              tym1200
                              last edited by

                              @poneyboy:

                              Hi,
                              A friend recompiled the driver. Here is the translated procedure from french.

                              Instruction mod lcdproc :
                              Stop LCDproc service
                              Replace sdeclcd.so in /usr/local/lib/lcdproc
                              sdeclcd.so here : https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so
                              I made mv /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so.bak
                              then curl -O “https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so”
                              and chmod +x the new sdeclcd.so file.
                              Then you restard LCDproc service and it runs with backlight without the timeout

                              We tried on our XTM5 but it should work with other boxes.

                              Hey, was wondering if you could reupload the modified driver, it looks like the link may have went stale. Hoping to get  my backlight to stay on for my XTM 5 running 2.3.3 x64  Thanks!

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                              • chpalmerC
                                chpalmer
                                last edited by

                                @tym1200:

                                Hey, was wondering if you could reupload the modified driver, it looks like the link may have went stale. Hoping to get  my backlight to stay on for my XTM 5 running 2.3.3 x64  Thanks!

                                I believe that file you reference is for 32bit..

                                Non the less the new LCDproc package allows the option in "Settings" to keep the back light on.

                                Triggering snowflakes one by one..
                                Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590T CPU @ 2.00GHz on an M400 WG box.

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                                  flecom
                                  last edited by

                                  @tym1200:

                                  @poneyboy:

                                  Hi,
                                  A friend recompiled the driver. Here is the translated procedure from french.

                                  Instruction mod lcdproc :
                                  Stop LCDproc service
                                  Replace sdeclcd.so in /usr/local/lib/lcdproc
                                  sdeclcd.so here : https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so
                                  I made mv /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so /usr/local/lib/lcdproc/sdeclcd.so.bak
                                  then curl -O “https://transfer.sh/t1Cjm/sdeclcd.so”
                                  and chmod +x the new sdeclcd.so file.
                                  Then you restard LCDproc service and it runs with backlight without the timeout

                                  We tried on our XTM5 but it should work with other boxes.

                                  Hey, was wondering if you could reupload the modified driver, it looks like the link may have went stale. Hoping to get  my backlight to stay on for my XTM 5 running 2.3.3 x64  Thanks!

                                  yes I too would really like this… LCDproc has an option to keep the backlight on but this driver ignores it... only the ancient SDEC LCD displays used EL backlights, there is no reason to turn the backlight off on a modern watchguard like an XTM that has an LED backlight... factory firmware keeps it on 24/7

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                                    DeLorean
                                    last edited by

                                    @flecom:

                                    there is no reason to turn the backlight off on a modern watchguard like an XTM that has an LED backlight… factory firmware keeps it on 24/7

                                    If have converted many XTM 5 series , and i have never see one of then that keeps the LED backlight on with the factory firmware (BIOS).

                                    Grtz
                                    DeLorean

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                                      flecom
                                      last edited by

                                      I manage a ton of XTMs with actual watchguard software I assure you the backlight stays on 24/7

                                      it's lcdproc that turns it off in the driver

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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        That's true, it's the driver that turns off the back light and not the BIOS.

                                        It would not be that hard to recompile the driver with the timer edited out if you really need that. I personally prefer it going out. If I see the LCD is lit that means the driver has crashed out for some reason.

                                        Steve

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                                          networkBob
                                          last edited by

                                          Greetings all,

                                          I've got an XTM5 box (2.3.4 amd64) and I would like to keep the LED display backlight permanently ON.

                                          If one of you has the modified sdeclcd.so file that removes the backlight timeout code, please post the file or post a link to the file.

                                          Thank you!

                                          Watchguard XTM525 running pfSense 2.4.1

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                                            fmertz
                                            last edited by

                                            Has someone gathered the DATA on this issue? I know the original spec I coded the driver from mentioned a low number of hours for the life of the backlight. Some of you seem to suggest that the technology has evolved over time, and that automatic time out should no longer apply. Maybe different hardware revisions of these Watchguard/Lanner boxes used backlights that could stay on on a continuous basis. Maybe the problem is only with the earliest boxes, and few people use those anymore. I am willing to provide a code fix (and work it upstream through lcdproc.org) to implement a parameter in the config file, if applicable, but I would like to know the hard facts. Is it a matter of opening the case and identifying the LCD manufacturer, and, from there, locate a suitable spec sheet?

                                            I coded the driver as per this SDEC spec sheet: http://www.ktechs.net/pvt_filz/lcdproc/LMC-S2D20-01.pdf

                                            Let me know…

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