MTF-T035 - Revision history

JulienB: /* Connection with the DevLight v2 & the DevFull */

2015-07-01T13:21:57Z

Connection with the DevLight v2 & the DevFull

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	{{Warning \| Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !}}		{{Warning \| Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !}}

	== Connection with the ~~DevLight~~ v2 & the ~~DevFull~~==		== Connection with the APF9328DevLight v2 & the APF9328DevFull==

	Use a straight flat cable and connect pin 1 to pin 1. (Same way as [[LQ043_Adapt\|LQ043]]).		Use a straight flat cable and connect pin 1 to pin 1. (Same way as [[LQ043_Adapt\|LQ043]]).

JulienB: /* Connection with the DevLight v1.0 */

2015-07-01T13:21:39Z

Connection with the DevLight v1.0

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	== Connection with the ~~DevLight~~ v1.0==		== Connection with the APF9328DevLight v1.0==

	Just connect signals with same names together. '''Use the shortest wires you can !'''		Just connect signals with same names together. '''Use the shortest wires you can !'''

JulienB: /* TFT Specifications */

2015-07-01T13:21:21Z

TFT Specifications

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	== TFT Specifications ==		== TFT Specifications ==

	The MTF-T035 320x240 3.5" color TFT display from Microtips is the default TFT display supported.		The MTF-T035 320x240 3.5" color TFT display from Microtips was once the default TFT display supported on APF9328.
	Two pin compatible versions of this LCD are available: one with touchscreen (analog outputs) and one without.		Two pin compatible versions of this LCD are available: one with touchscreen (analog outputs) and one without.
	The MTF-T035 is provided with a 4 white led backlight.		The MTF-T035 is provided with a 4 white led backlight.

FabienM at 15:44, 5 February 2009

2009-02-05T15:44:49Z

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	== TFT Specifications ==		== TFT Specifications ==

	The MTF-T035 320x240 3.5" color TFT display from Microtips is the default TFT display supported.		The MTF-T035 320x240 3.5" color TFT display from Microtips is the default TFT display supported.
	Two pin compatible versions of this LCD are available: one with touchscreen (analog outputs) and one without.		Two pin compatible versions of this LCD are available: one with touchscreen (analog outputs) and one without.
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	The specification can be found here:		The specification can be found here:
	[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]		[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]
	~~<span style="color:red">~~		{{Warning \| THIS LCD IS NO MORE AVAILABLE FROM MICROTIPS...}}
	~~<br>'''~~THIS LCD IS NO MORE AVAILABLE FROM MICROTIPS...~~'''~~
	~~</span>~~

	Some photos are although available here:		Some photos are although available here:
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	~~<span style="color:red">~~		{{Warning\| the TFT equipped with a touch panel requires an external touch controller which is not on the LCD_Adapt. This is due to the fact that the touch panel option was not available when the LCD_adapt was designed.
	~~Important:~~ the TFT equipped with a touch panel requires an external touch controller which is not on the LCD_Adapt. This is due to the fact that the touch panel option was not available when the LCD_adapt was designed.		Nevertheless, the touch controller will be present on the DevFull board. }}
	Nevertheless, the touch controller will be present on the DevFull board.
	~~</span>~~

	== Adapter Board ==		== Adapter Board ==
	[[Image:MTF_035_Adapt.jpg\|center]]
			[[Image:MTF_035_Adapt.jpg\|center\|frame\|'''figure 1''' - ''MTF-T035 picture'']]

	This kind of LCD requires an adapter board.		This kind of LCD requires an adapter board.
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	It has to be noted that only a 3.3V supply is required.		It has to be noted that only a 3.3V supply is required.

	The ~~<strong>~~specification~~</strong>~~ can be found here:		The '''specification''' can be found here:
	[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/documentation/datasheet.pdf]		[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/documentation/datasheet.pdf]

	The ~~<strong>~~schematics~~</strong>~~ can be found here:		The '''schematics''' can be found here:
	[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/hardware/schematics.pdf]		[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/hardware/schematics.pdf]

	The ~~<strong>~~assembly drawings~~</strong>~~ can be found here:		The '''assembly drawings''' can be found here:
	[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/documentation/assembly.pdf]		[http://www.armadeus.com/downloads/lcd_adapt_MTFT035/documentation/assembly.pdf]

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	==Connecting the LCD to the adapter board==		==Connecting the LCD to the adapter board==

	{\|border=0 summary="Connecting the LCD"		{\|border=0 summary="Connecting the LCD"
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	== Connection with the DevLight v1.0==		== Connection with the DevLight v1.0==
	Just connect signals with same names together. ~~<strong>~~Use the shortest wires you can !~~</strong>~~
			Just connect signals with same names together. '''Use the shortest wires you can !'''

	The DevLight schematics and specification may be usefull:		The DevLight schematics and specification may be usefull:
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	Once done, verify the connections with a multimeter.		Once done, verify the connections with a multimeter.
	~~<strong>~~Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !~~</strong>~~		{{Warning \| Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !}}

	== Connection with the DevLight v2 & the DevFull==		== Connection with the DevLight v2 & the DevFull==

	Use a straight flat cable and connect pin 1 to pin 1. (Same way as [[LQ043_Adapt\|LQ043]]).		Use a straight flat cable and connect pin 1 to pin 1. (Same way as [[LQ043_Adapt\|LQ043]]).

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

	* If your LCD shows too much White then set the potentiometer on the LCD_Adapt to the minimum value.		* If your LCD shows too much White then set the potentiometer on the LCD_Adapt to the minimum value.
	[[Image:LCD_Adapt_potar.jpg\|thumb\|center]]		[[Image:LCD_Adapt_potar.jpg\|thumb\|center]]
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	==Linux drivers==		==Linux drivers==

	* [[FrameBuffer \| How to activate/use Linux FrameBuffer driver]]		* [[FrameBuffer \| How to activate/use Linux FrameBuffer driver]]
	* [[BackLight \| How to use Backlight control interface]]		* [[BackLight \| How to use Backlight control interface]]

	==Screenshots==		==Screenshots==

	[[Image:MTF-T035_jim.jpg\|thumb\|left\|SNES emulator running on the LCD]]		[[Image:MTF-T035_jim.jpg\|thumb\|left\|SNES emulator running on the LCD]]
	[[Image:MTF-T035_street.jpg\|thumb\|center\|SNES emulator running on the LCD]]		[[Image:MTF-T035_street.jpg\|thumb\|center\|SNES emulator running on the LCD]]

	[[Category:LCD]]		[[Category:LCD]]

JulienB: /* Connections with the DevLight v1.0 */

2009-01-12T10:18:01Z

Connections with the DevLight v1.0

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	== ~~Connections~~ with the DevLight v1.0==		== Connection with the DevLight v1.0==
	Just connect signals with same names together. <strong>Use the shortest wires you can !</strong>		Just connect signals with same names together. <strong>Use the shortest wires you can !</strong>

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	Once done, verify the connections with a multimeter.		Once done, verify the connections with a multimeter.
	<strong>Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !</strong>		<strong>Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !</strong>

			== Connection with the DevLight v2 & the DevFull==
			Use a straight flat cable and connect pin 1 to pin 1. (Same way as [[LQ043_Adapt\|LQ043]]).

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

JulienB: /* Connections with the DevLight */

2009-01-12T10:14:51Z

Connections with the DevLight

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	== Connections with the DevLight ==		== Connections with the DevLight v1.0==
	Just connect signals with same names together. <strong>Use the shortest wires you can !</strong>		Just connect signals with same names together. <strong>Use the shortest wires you can !</strong>

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	[http://www.armadeus.com/products_APF9328DevLight.html]		[http://www.armadeus.com/products_APF9328DevLight.html]

	Once done verify the connections ~~by means of your~~ multimeter.		Once done, verify the connections with a multimeter.
	<strong>Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !</strong>		<strong>Do not forget to check the 3.3V supply polarity on the LCD_adapt board before to power up the system !</strong>

JulienB: /* Linux drivers */

2009-01-12T10:13:08Z

Linux drivers

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	==Linux drivers==		==Linux drivers==
	* [[FrameBuffer \| How to activate FrameBuffer driver]]		* [[FrameBuffer \| How to activate/use Linux FrameBuffer driver]]
	* [[BackLight \| How to use Backlight control interface]]		* [[BackLight \| How to use Backlight control interface]]

JulienB: remove hack

2009-01-12T10:12:44Z

remove hack

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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	* If your LCD shows too much White then set the ~~potar~~ on the LCD_Adapt to the minimum value.		* If your LCD shows too much White then set the potentiometer on the LCD_Adapt to the minimum value.
	[[Image:LCD_Adapt_potar.jpg\|thumb\|center]]		[[Image:LCD_Adapt_potar.jpg\|thumb\|center]]

	* LCD screen ~~sleep~~ after a ~~certain~~ time, to awake it ~~type :~~		* If LCD screen fall asleep after a given time and you want to awake it, take a look at: [[FrameBuffer#Tips]]
	~~echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/blank~~

	~~A crontab can be made :~~
	~~mkdir -p /var/spool/cron/crontab~~
	~~crontab -e~~
	~~write line :~~
	/5 * * * echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/blank
	~~And launch crond :~~
	~~crond~~
	~~To awake LCD each 5 minutes~~, ~~it's~~ a ~~tricky patch and it seems to not work~~ :-(

	==Linux drivers==		==Linux drivers==

Salocin68: /* TFT Specifications */

2008-06-12T13:27:18Z

TFT Specifications

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	[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]		[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]
	<span style="color:red">		<span style="color:red">
	<br>'''THIS LCD IS NO MORE ~~PRODUCED BY~~ MICROTIPS...'''		<br>'''THIS LCD IS NO MORE AVAILABLE FROM MICROTIPS...'''
	</span>		</span>

JulienB: /* TFT Specifications */

2008-04-27T10:35:20Z

TFT Specifications

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	The specification can be found here:		The specification can be found here:
	[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]		[http://www.microtipsusa.com/product_pdfs/Color%20TFT/MTF-T035DHSLP-A%20(24BIT,%20parallel,%20external%20BL%20control,%20anti-glare,%20TP).pdf]
			<span style="color:red">
			<br>'''THIS LCD IS NO MORE PRODUCED BY MICROTIPS...'''
			</span>

	Some photos are although available here:		Some photos are although available here: