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Uproject, Code (c#) – Matrix Orbital DD-DB1 LCD/VFD Dev Board User Manual

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uProject

The Matrix Orbital alphanumeric display tuner, or uProject, is offered as a free download from the

www.

matrixorbital

.ca

support site. It allows the basic functionality of any display

*

to be tested using a simple graphical user interface system.

While basic functionality can be tested using the GUI portion of the program, more advanced users will enjoy the scripting
capability found in the uploader tab. Here commands can be stacked, run, and saved for later use. Although many

commands are available to be dragged into the script dialog, perhaps the most powerful is the raw data command found
in the other branch.

This command allows raw bytes to be sent to the display, permitting many different formats for entry and displaying in
decimal notation. Any command from this manual may be entered in decimal notation separated by slashes.

/

254

//

88

/

Table 10: uProject Raw Data Format

Again, the clear screen command is sent to a connected display, this time using uProject raw data command style. Scripts

can be run as a whole using the execute command from the script menu, or as single commands by selecting execute
once. Before issuing commands, it is a good idea to ensure communication with a display is successful using some of the

more basic GUI functions in the main window.

This program provides scratch pad upon which a tome of display projects and ideas can be assembled.

*Note:

The uProject AutoDetect function will not preform correctly when a USB display is connected. Please manually

configure any USB display.

Code (C#)

Full demonstration programs and code are available for the DevDevil in the C# language from Simple C# AppNote Pack in

the Matrix Orbital Application Note section at

www.matrixorbital.ca/appnotes

. Difficulty increases from beginner, with

the Hello World program, to advanced with the Dallas One-Wire temperature reading application.

These programs are meant to showcase the capability of the DevDevil and are not intended to be integrated into a final

design. For additional information regarding code, please read the On Code document also found on the support site.

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