Firebox LCD Driver for LCDProc
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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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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 timeoutWe tried on our XTM5 but it should work with other boxes.
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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 timeoutWe 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 timeoutWe 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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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.
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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 timeoutWe 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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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 -
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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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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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!
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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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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
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 -
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.
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It would be nice if the option to keep on the LCD screen under settings was working.
So that you can decide if the LCD screen backlight must be kept on or off.Grtz
DeLorean -
That's true. Since there are options set in the settings interface for LCDProc, I wonder if there isn't some way for the file to disregard it's internal clock for killing the backlight and just allow the settings to override it.
Where is the latest code source for the program? I don't know if I can properly write the changes, but I'll try.
