Re: [lcd4linux] Futaba VFD with phone jack connector

[Michael R. <re...@eu...>]

Hi Andrew,

> The controller is a Phillips P87c52.  It also has two OKI 8382532 which I
> assume are memory chips.  Isn't it likely to use +5v as power?  Presumably
> if I identify ground, which shouldn't be too difficult, I could then apply
> +5V to the other pins to see which seems to be for power.  Or would doing
> this potentially fry my chips?

That depends. That's why I have a power supply with current limiting. If 
the display decides to take 15 Ampere at +5V, and the Power Supply 
decides to supply 15A at 5V, guess what will happen :-)

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