> I was reading through the datasheet for the controller chip and read
> that the contrast is adjusted via command and software. =20
> Could it be that the contrast isn't adjusted to the point where it can be
> seen? =20

I'd thought of that and tried the full range of values in the Cx bits. Been
caught with a no-contrast setting before ! ;-) I noticed that more than
one example sets contrast mid-way. My experience with other LCDs,
those with a contrast pot, is that they don't have much of a contrast
range and Vo needs to be close to 0V. Contrast setting at mid-Vdd
is barely visible, if at all. I generally use a fixed Vo, Vdd-4k7 + 47R-Vss

> Also, what is the intended viewing orientation 12:00 or 6:00?  This
> might be enough of a difference that something possibly could be seen

I don't recall if EA mention a viewing angle, but you'd expect to see
something looking straight on
=20
> Just food for thought.

But am I hungry today ? 8-))

Thanks
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