Hell no Matt, you'll be getting $$$ from me very soon. :D

I was just somewhat surprised that it didn't come bundled, I read a bunch of reviews and articles and all said the LCD's from Matrix came with software, so when it arrived with it's shiny new tiny CD I searched and searched and searched. I ...

OK, found it:

http://forums.planetdps.com/index.php?s ... e=on+start

Now I just need to work out what that means. ;-)

How do I turn off the blinking cursor, LCD 2041 running LCDC.

On the example screens and any screen I set up I get the first block on the top left just blinks away.

Thanks

(oh and while I'm at it, I just brought the LCD do the current ones come with LCDC or do I have to buy it, it's a shame that ...

OK, found the issue. And you guys need to look into adding something a little clearer for this.

I'm following the manual for my LCD, but I have the wide voltage one.

5v won't do it, it needs the 12v plugged in.

It actually says that in the manual, but not clearly and in small print. Just add it ...

OK, Now I'm super confused.

I go to configure/test in LCDC and select:

Com1
9600
LCD2041
55% contrast

And hit test display.

It says:

Attempting to connect to COM1
Connection to COM1 successful
Resetting Contrast/Brightness

So I hit send selected to send L.C.D.C!!!! to the panel

it gives me ...

It arrived.

I connected the power to one of the small leads off the HDD power supply, but changed the cabling so it is black at one end and red at the other, putting the black at the end so it would match up with the large GND marked on the back of the LCD panel.

Attached the DB9 M/F cable I got ...