On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Thomas N wrote: >Hello Everyone, > >My LCD was working fine with 8-bit interface mode. When I change it to >4-bit interface mode, the LCD contrast changes randomly each time I run >the program (I use ICD). Sometimes, the display is clear with no dark >background, but sometimes the background is very dark and it's very hard >to read the text on the LCD. Anyone know why it is intermittent like >this? There is no improvement between floating the 4 un-used pins and >grounding them. Please help! What is connected to Vlc ? Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads