EasyPic 6 Mikroelectronika

[Stargazer3141]

Could the fuse settings be an issue? What software do you use to program your Easypic7? I could not get microcode studio to work with it - it does not seem to be able to find the board.

[richard]

Could the fuse settings be an issue?

it often is that or failure to set pins to digital, its not the code thats a problem. i assume the contrast is not an issue and that the lcd works and the ep6 board is undamaged and has no conflicting jumper/switch settings

What software do you use to program your Easypic7?
I could not get microcode studio to work with it - it does not seem to be able to find the board.

command line use for the mikro onboard icd doesn't seem to be a possibility, its not going to run from the msc button.
i just load the hex file manually , if you compile my code the config fuse settings are embedded in the hex file
there is no need to set them

you could upgrade to 3.0.10 for free

[richard]

you realise there are two 18pin skts on the board for different chip pinouts, you need to use the proper one

[Stargazer3141]

I do realize there are two sockets - i am using socket B, and I can flash an LED so I think it is set up correctly

[richard]

i set my pins to digital using cmcon=7 , but I think that only sets Port A to digital. By default, is port B digital? Do I need a command to do that?

the code I posted sets up everything necessary to use the lcd. only porta has analogue attributes and plays no part in this exercise
cmcon=7 will disable the comparator module and set porta pins to digital mode on that chip

I do realise there are two sockets - i am using socket B, and I can flash an LED so I think it is set up correctly

but can you set each and every portb pin needed for lcd to flash a led and do they flash at the set rate,

the problem is not the lcd code

[richard]

just a thought , you're not trying to use the built in cog serial lcd are you ?

[Stargazer3141]

Not using the serial LCD

[Stargazer3141]

i set my pins to digital using cmcon=7 , but I think that only sets Port A to digital. By default, is port B digital? Do I need a command to do that?
I will try your code again tonight - thank you so much for your help!