> Friends,
> I am using an LCD (2X20) to display some results of a test performed by a PIC1
6C65A. The PIC performs all of it's tests and display's the appropriate data for
 the appropriate tests. Unfortunately, the first two spaces on the top line seem
s to have an incorrect character (It's supposed to be
blank). The funny thing is that when I unplug the LCD from it's socket (leave th
e PIC circuit powered up) and then plug it right back in, the "trash" characters
 aren't there anymore. But if I turn off the whole circuit and then restart it,
the "trash" characters are still there. It's a mystery to
me!? I would appreciate any/all help I can get!! Thank you all!
>

Sounds like they might be part of some sort of auto baud-detect.
The first few baud rates failed (and the check character shows as
garbage) and the last one was right. Once the baud rate is
established, you could disconnect and re-connect the LCD without
re-handshaking.

You didn't say much about the LCD so I'm just thinking aloud
here...


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