DD-DB1-AL204A-GW

DD-DB1-AL204A-GW Datasheet

DD-20X-XX EXTMUSB3FT BBC ACPC CSS4FT

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DD-DB1-AL204A-GW	DD-DB1-AL204A-GW (pdf)

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DD-DB1-AL202C-FW	DD-DB1-AL202C-FW
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DD-DB1-AL202C-GW	DD-DB1-AL202C-GW
DD-DB1-AL202C-IR	DD-DB1-AL202C-IR
DD-DB1-AL202C-FB	DD-DB1-AL202C-FB
DD-DB1-AV202C	DD-DB1-AV202C
DD-DB1-AL204A-IY	DD-DB1-AL204A-IY
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Technical Manual Description Initial Release Added VFD Option Initial Engineering Draft Internal Draft Henry Release Internal Reformat Internal Smaller Magazine Text Reformat Internal Re-organization and Connections Addition Step Simplification and Expansion Minor Changes in preparation of Release Command Reformat and Minor Image Fixes Initial Release Author Clark Table of Contents Quick Parts Basic Numeric Code Advanced Serial DB9 USB Power/Communication AC Power Protocol General Purpose Dallas Manual Commands Character Dimensional Production Display Contact Introduction The Matrix Orbital DevDevil is a product development board which provides all of the functionality of an alphanumeric display in a project development friendly package. A variety of color options are offered for both the 2 row by 20 column and 4 row by 20 column screen models. All DevDevil products contain the same 6 general purpose outputs and 5 x 5 keypad input found on their production counterparts. In addition to the regular 5V, 20mA outputs, indicator LEDs can be enabled beside each GPO to provide status indication. Alternate keys are also added in a tactile style layout, sharing the same pins as the regular keypad. The keypad header also has the same power and ground pins to provide optional grounding or backlight support. The DevDevil also offers RS232, USB, TTL, and I2C protocols through a dynamic switch block, rather than the more rigid solder jumpers found on the production model. Maximum communication speeds, however, remain the same for these protocols 153800bps for Serial protocols and 100,00Kbps for I2C. Standard headers for all protocols are offered on the board, as well as a variety of input power options. Powering up the DevDevil can be as easy as connecting to the mini-USB connector on board. Alternate power options include an AC adapter, power through the DB9 header, and 4 pin data/power input. The basic USB connection can be used to easily interface to the development board while the additional options are useful for more advanced project requirements. The following pages will outline these features in greater detail and provide instruction for connecting and communicating to the Matrix Orbital DevDevil. Using just the information provided and a little imagination, the DevDevil can open the door to a world of exciting display possibilities! Quick Start Parts Included Illustration 1 Included* and Optional Parts 1 x DevDevil Development Board 1 x 3ft mini-B USB Cable 1 x Breadboard Development Cable 1 x AC Power Adapter 1 x 4ft Serial Cable** DD-20X-XX EXTMUSB3FT BBC ACPC CSS4FT Table 1 Included* and Recommend Parts List Note If any parts are missing from your order, please contact a sales associate as quickly as possible using the Contact Information at the end of this document. Note Recommended optional equipment available for purchase to use in specific applications, see below Basic Connections Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections 1 USB Connector 2 Serial DB9 Connector 3 Power/Communication Header 4 AC Power Input 5 Protocol Select Switches 6 Input Select Jumper 7 Voltage Select Jumper Table 2 DevDevil Basic Connections USB Cables Required EXTMUSB3FT Illustration 3 USB Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 XXX X Table 3 USB Protocol Select The USB connection is the quickest, easiest solution for PC development. After driver installation, the DevDevil will be accessible through a virtual serial port, providing the same result as a serial setup without the cable hassle. To connect to your DevDevil using USB protocol, please follow the steps below. Prepare the onboard jumpers. i. Ensure that Input Select jumper is set to USB, see highlight 6 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. ii. Disconnect the Voltage Select jumper, see highlight 7 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. Set the Protocol Select switches. i. Place the unit into USB protocol by moving switches 4, 5, and 6 up into the on position, while ensuring the remainder are down in the off position, see highlight 5 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. Make the connections. i. Plug the mini-B header of your external mini USB cable into the DevDevil and the regular USB header into your computer USB jack, see highlight 1 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. Install the drivers. i. Download the latest drivers at and save them to a known location. ii. When prompted, install the USB bus controller driver automatically. iii. If asked, continue anyway, even though the driver is not signed. iv. When the driver install is complete, your display will turn on, but communication will not yet be possible. v. At the second driver prompt, install the serial port driver automatically. vi. Again, if asked, continue anyway. Create. i. Use uProject or hyperterminal to get started, then move on with your own development. Instructions for the former and a simple C# example is available for the latter can be located in the Software section. Serial Cables Required ACPC, CSS4FT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 XXX Table 4 RS232 Protocol Select Illustration 4 RS232 Connection Serial protocol provides a classic alternative the USB method listed above. Two additional cables are required for this connection the 4 ft serial cable and AC power adapter. These must be purchased in addition to the DevDevil kit. This set up will provide constant regulated power to your development board and provide a familiar communication scheme. To place your board in Serial mode, just adhere to the steps laid out below. Prepare the onboard jumpers. i. Select Input Power on the Input Select jumper, see highlight 6 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. ii. Remove the Voltage Select jumper, see highlight 7 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. Set the Protocol Select switches. i. Place the unit into Serial protocol by moving switches 1, 2, and 3 up into the on position, while ensuring the remainder are down in the off position, see highlight 5 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. Ordering Options DD -DB1 -AL 202 C -GW 1 2 3 45 6 # Designator 1 Product Line 2 Product Type 3 Display Type 4 Display Size 5 Screen Size 6 Color Note Available on 20x2 display models only *Note Available on 20x4 display models only Accessories Power ACPC AC Power Converter PC5V PC12V 5V Power Cable 12V Power Cable PCUSB USB Power Cable Table 17 DevDevil Power Accessories Note Recommended Optional Accessory 39 Communication CSS1FT CSS4FT* EXTMUSB3FT* 1 ft. Serial Cable 4 ft. Serial Cable Mini-USB Cable INTMUSB3FT Internal Mini-USB Cable SCCPC5V Serial Communication/5V Power Cable BBC** Breadboard Cable Table 18 DevDevil Communication Accessories Note Included Accessory Note Recommended Optional Accessory Peripherals KPP4X4 16 Button Keypad Temperature Probe Dallas One-Wire Temperature Probe Table 19 DevDevil Peripheral Accessories Production Products Display Options Protocol LK/VK202-25 LK/VK202-25-USB LK/VK204-45 LK/VK204-25-USB USB Not Available RS232 Default TTL Available I2C Available Default Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Default Available Table 20 Production Protocol Options Default Not Available Not Available Not Available

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Technical Manual

Description Initial Release Added VFD Option Initial Engineering Draft Internal Draft Henry Release Internal Reformat Internal Smaller Magazine Text Reformat Internal Re-organization and Connections Addition Step Simplification and Expansion Minor Changes in preparation of Release Command Reformat and Minor Image Fixes Initial Release

Author Clark

Table of Contents

Quick

Parts Basic Numeric Code Advanced Serial DB9 USB Power/Communication AC Power Protocol General Purpose Dallas Manual Commands Character Dimensional Production Display Contact

Introduction

The Matrix Orbital DevDevil is a product development board which provides all of the functionality of an alphanumeric display in a project development friendly package. A variety of color options are offered for both the 2 row by 20 column and 4 row by 20 column screen models.

All DevDevil products contain the same 6 general purpose outputs and 5 x 5 keypad input found on their production counterparts. In addition to the regular 5V, 20mA outputs, indicator LEDs can be enabled beside each GPO to provide status indication. Alternate keys are also added in a tactile style layout, sharing the same pins as the regular keypad. The keypad header also has the same power and ground pins to provide optional grounding or backlight support.

The DevDevil also offers RS232, USB, TTL, and I2C protocols through a dynamic switch block, rather than the more rigid solder jumpers found on the production model. Maximum communication speeds, however, remain the same for these protocols 153800bps for Serial protocols and 100,00Kbps for I2C. Standard headers for all protocols are offered on the board, as well as a variety of input power options.

Powering up the DevDevil can be as easy as connecting to the mini-USB connector on board. Alternate power options include an AC adapter, power through the DB9 header, and 4 pin data/power input. The basic USB connection can be used to easily interface to the development board while the additional options are useful for more advanced project requirements.

The following pages will outline these features in greater detail and provide instruction for connecting and communicating to the Matrix Orbital DevDevil. Using just the information provided and a little imagination, the DevDevil can open the door to a world of exciting display possibilities!

Quick Start

Parts Included

Illustration 1 Included* and Optional Parts
1 x DevDevil Development Board 1 x 3ft mini-B USB Cable 1 x Breadboard Development Cable** 1 x AC Power Adapter** 1 x 4ft Serial Cable**

DD-20X-XX EXTMUSB3FT BBC ACPC CSS4FT

Table 1 Included* and Recommend Parts List
*Note If any parts are missing from your order, please contact a sales associate as quickly as possible using the Contact Information at the end of this document. **Note Recommended optional equipment available for purchase to use in specific applications, see below

Basic Connections

Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections
1 USB Connector 2 Serial DB9 Connector 3 Power/Communication Header 4 AC Power Input
5 Protocol Select Switches 6 Input Select Jumper 7 Voltage Select Jumper

Table 2 DevDevil Basic Connections

USB Cables Required EXTMUSB3FT

Illustration 3 USB Connection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

XXX X

Table 3 USB Protocol Select

The USB connection is the quickest, easiest solution for PC development. After driver installation, the DevDevil will be accessible through a virtual serial port, providing the same result as a serial setup without the cable hassle. To connect to your DevDevil using USB protocol, please follow the steps below.

Prepare the onboard jumpers. i. Ensure that Input Select jumper is set to USB, see highlight 6 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. ii. Disconnect the Voltage Select jumper, see highlight 7 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections..

Set the Protocol Select switches. i. Place the unit into USB protocol by moving switches 4, 5, and 6 up into the on position, while ensuring the remainder are down in the off position, see highlight 5 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections..

Make the connections. i. Plug the mini-B header of your external mini USB cable into the DevDevil and the regular USB header into your computer USB jack, see highlight 1 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections..

Install the drivers. i. Download the latest drivers at and save them to a known location. ii. When prompted, install the USB bus controller driver automatically. iii. If asked, continue anyway, even though the driver is not signed. iv. When the driver install is complete, your display will turn on, but communication will not yet be possible. v. At the second driver prompt, install the serial port driver automatically. vi. Again, if asked, continue anyway.

Create. i. Use uProject or hyperterminal to get started, then move on with your own development. Instructions for the former and a simple C# example is available for the latter can be located in the Software section.

Serial Cables Required ACPC, CSS4FT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 XXX

Table 4 RS232 Protocol Select

Illustration 4 RS232 Connection Serial protocol provides a classic alternative the USB method listed above. Two additional cables are required for this connection the 4 ft serial cable and AC power adapter. These must be purchased in addition to the DevDevil kit. This set up will provide constant regulated power to your development board and provide a familiar communication scheme. To place your board in Serial mode, just adhere to the steps laid out below.

Prepare the onboard jumpers. i. Select Input Power on the Input Select jumper, see highlight 6 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections.. ii. Remove the Voltage Select jumper, see highlight 7 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections..

Set the Protocol Select switches. i. Place the unit into Serial protocol by moving switches 1, 2, and 3 up into the on position, while ensuring the remainder are down in the off position, see highlight 5 in Illustration 2 DevDevil Basic Connections..
Ordering

Options

DD -DB1 -AL 202 C -GW 1 2 3 45 6
# Designator 1 Product Line 2 Product Type 3 Display Type
4 Display Size
5 Screen Size
6 Color
*Note Available on 20x2 display models only **Note Available on 20x4 display models only

Accessories Power

ACPC*

AC Power Converter

PC5V PC12V
5V Power Cable 12V Power Cable

PCUSB

USB Power Cable

Table 17 DevDevil Power Accessories
*Note Recommended Optional Accessory 39

Communication CSS1FT CSS4FT**

EXTMUSB3FT*
1 ft. Serial Cable 4 ft. Serial Cable Mini-USB Cable

INTMUSB3FT

Internal Mini-USB Cable

SCCPC5V

Serial Communication/5V Power Cable

BBC**

Breadboard Cable

Table 18 DevDevil Communication Accessories
*Note Included Accessory **Note Recommended Optional Accessory

Peripherals KPP4X4
16 Button Keypad

Temperature Probe

Dallas One-Wire Temperature Probe Table 19 DevDevil Peripheral Accessories

Production Products

Display Options Protocol*

LK/VK202-25 LK/VK202-25-USB LK/VK204-45 LK/VK204-25-USB

USB Not Available RS232 Default

TTL Available I2C Available

Default Not Available Not Available Not Available

Not Available Default Available

Table 20 Production Protocol Options

Default Not Available Not Available Not Available

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