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Replacement: None. There is not currently a replacement for this product. We are waiting on a new revision from 4D Systems. This page is for reference only.
The uVGA-PICASO-MD1 is a compact & cost effective drop in embedded graphics engine that will deliver stand-alone functionality to your project. The simple to use embedded commands not only control background color but can produce text in a variety of sizes as well as draw shapes in 256 colors while freeing up the host processor from processor hungry screen control functions. This means a simple micro-controller with a standard serial interface can drive the module with ease.
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Documents and Software:
* uVGA-PICASO-MD1
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I bought one a few months ago, and it works fine at 115200 baud.
I made all my own commands to control it. As long as you wait for status responses it works great.
I tried briefly to get a higher resolution than 320x240, but gave up and didnt try later after I had all the other commeads working.
I recently bought another for another project, and will buy a few more soon.
Is there anywhere, anywhere at all where you can get a $20 or less graphics controller. I need 10 of them for my project and this price is outrageous! No offence to SFE.
I wish I'd looked at these comments before purchasing.
I've tried and failed to get this to work.
I'll go and look for something else.
Don't waste your money on this product. It does not work reliably and tech support is non-existent. You are better off to buy a propeller (www.parallax.com) and program it to a serial RS232 to VGA converter.
I have one of these and have not managed to make it work properly. Flaky response to commands. Has anybody got it to work properly ? Would be curious to hear other experiences. Are there any alternatives ? I need to display text on a VGA monitor from a PLC controller (RS232 9600baud 8N1).