Firebox LCD Driver for LCDProc

DeLorean

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.

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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

poneyboy

@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

stephenw10

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

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.

0raid

@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

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

0raid

@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.

stephenw10

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

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.

0raid

@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!

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!

chpalmer

@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.

flecom

@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

DeLorean

@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

flecom

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

stephenw10

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

networkBob

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!

fmertz

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…

DeLorean

@flecom:

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

@stephenw10:

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

You guys where 100% right.
I never used these boxes with the Watchguard software, only for a powerup test after receiving it for verifying
if the listed modelnr corresponds with the seller information.
Besides that, these boxes where immediately converted to pfSense, and that's why i never saw the LCD screens keeps on. ::)

Grtz
DeLorean

dhoffman98

OK, so… if it's the driver... is there a way to include a command to NOT turn it off or to change the timer value? Perhaps being able to set it to zero to keep it on, or to a number of seconds before it shuts off.