LCDproc to work with Checkpoint LCD

ibysmalls

Hi Guys,

I've tried as much as possible but I can't get anywhere.

I have a checkpoint Smart 1-5
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The LCD is 2x20 Character, and looks like a watchguard / similar. I have tried following this thread:

https://forum.netgate.com/topic/7467/firebox-lcd-driver-for-lcdproc/30

however after successfully installing it it still doesn't show up on the screen.

A few things:

I am running 2.3.5 on x86 pfsense full build as this is a celeron 1.5ghz cpu
How do I find out which /dev/cuau? number it is.

reverse of LCD says:
APEX
HC202002
GFHDYB
3400202002200A
PS11030072
20110412

Where can I start to find the originating cause of the issue or get it working please?
Would appreciate the help :)

Rico

2.3.5 is EOL, so if your device only supports 32bit you need to switch hardware anyway.

-Rico

chrismacmahon

As @Rico said, 32-bit hardware is outdated, and the software branch of 2.3.5 is considered to be insecure.

https://www.netgate.com/blog/pfsense-release-2-3-x-eol-reminder.html

https://www.netgate.com/blog/pfsense-2-4-4-release-p2-now-available.html

stephenw10

The port placement and LCD look like a Lanner box in which case I would expect the SDEC driver to work. That's connected via the parallel port.
However almost all Checkpoints other stuff is Portwell/Caswell. That's not the EZIO LCD though.

But yeah it will only run the now obsolete 2.3.5.

Steve