The lb216 Driver

This section talks about using LCDproc with LCD displays that use the lb216 chipset.

Connections

ChrisDebenham Sun Systems Engineer <>
Heres a bit more info on the display.
It is the LB216 and is made by R.T.N. Australia
The web page for it is http://www.nollet.com.au/
It is a serial 16x2 LCD with software controllable backlight.
They also make 40x4 displays (which I'll be getting one of soon :-) )
3 wire connection (5V,0V and serial), 2400 or 9600 bps.
8 custom characters
40*83.5MM size
made in australia :-)

Configuration in LCDd.conf

[lb216]

Device= DEVICE

Select the output device to use [default: /dev/lcd]

Brightness= BRIGHTNESS

Set the initial brightness [default: 255; legal: 0 - 255]

Speed= { 2400 | 9600 }

Set the the baud rate to use when communicating with the LCD. If not given, the default is 9600.

Reboot= { yes | no }

Reinitialize the LCD's BIOS [default: no; legal: yes, no]