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Hi

On 14.01.2012 22:13, Kaya Saman wrote:
> Thanks so much for the response Markus :-)
>
>
> I was looking at getting something like this:
>
> http://www.matrixorbital.com/Economy-Display-MOU-Character-VFDs/c42_20/index.html
>
> or
>
> http://www.matrixorbital.com/Intelligent-Display-Graphic-LCDs/c39_5/p362/GLK12232-25-SM-WB-(Black)/product_info.html
>
> where the second option shows some graph like graphics....

The GLK12232-25-SM is supposed to be supported by LCDproc ('glk'
driver), but they have not been tested for some time. I don't know if
the the MOU series will work.

Anyone else?


>
> would lcdproc support that or is it just simply standard bargraphs or
> block-style graphs that are supported?

You will just get standard (block character) bar graphs.

>
>
> Also is it possible to show 'alternating' screens so that say when
> the OS has booted the default screen will display a mixture of
> processes for n-seconds or minutes? Kinda like CPU for 10 seconds
> then memory for the next 10 seconds then system load etc....?

This is exactly what LCDproc is for. See some examples at

http://www.lcdproc.org/screenshots.php3

Regards,
Markus

>
> On Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:33:18 +0100 Markus
> Dolze<bsdfan at nurfuerspam.de> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> On 06.01.2012 20:52, Kaya Saman wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> first up I'd like to ask what a good USB 5.25" LCD or VFD module
>>> is???
>>>
>>> The bigger the display area the better for me and touch screen is
>>> not necessary.
>>>
>>> I have looked at CrystalFontz and MatrixOrbital and they look
>>> really interesting.
>>
>> The Crystalfontz models (533 / 63x) work quite well with LCDproc
>> (note the temperature and fan control stuff is not supported).
>> MatrixOrbital devices work equally well, but have not been tested
>> recently.
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I don't know much about LCD module's for computer bays and would
>>> like to get more into it by adding them into my server bays.
>>> Ideally I would like to make use of the graphic features on the
>>> LCD panels but I have read in the lcdproc documentation that it
>>> is not supported??
>>>
>>> Would it be just worth getting a simple monochrome text LCD and
>>> displaying bargraphs and text info or would I actually be able to
>>> make use of the graphical features with lcdproc.
>>
>> LCDproc does not support 'graphical features' like drawing images
>> or GUI elements. You will just get text, bar graphs, and a few
>> icons.
>>
>>>
>>> Currently I am using lcd4linux on one box which has a built in
>>> PicoLCD display - the Mini-Box M300 model which does a good job
>>> but segfaults when I try to use the buttons and the support is
>>> quite limited too as the mailing list is pretty low traffic. For
>>> someone like myself with not much knowledge or experience in the
>>> area it's quite difficult to get things working with what I want
>>> to display.
>>
>> The PicoLCD displays work with LCDproc as well and there have been
>> no reports about segfaults recently. If you already own one you may
>> give it a try with LCDproc.
>>
>> Regards, Markus
>>
>
>
>

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• [Lcdproc] Some advice on 5.25" bay graphic LCD module or VFD, Kaya Saman, 01/06/2012
  • [Lcdproc] Some advice on 5.25" bay graphic LCD module or VFD, Markus Dolze, 01/14/2012
    • [Lcdproc] Some advice on 5.25" bay graphic LCD module or VFD, Kaya Saman, 01/14/2012
      • [Lcdproc] Some advice on 5.25" bay graphic LCD module or VFD, Markus Dolze, 01/14/2012
        • [Lcdproc] Some advice on 5.25" bay graphic LCD module or VFD, Ethan Dicks, 01/16/2012

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