Re: [lcd4linux] driving a TC6963 via USB?

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

Hi Andr=E9

> I am looking for a possiblity to drive my TC6963 Display via USB, to ge=
t
> rid of the parallel port cable going back into the computer case. (Ther=
e
> are plenty of USB connectors on the motherboard.)
> I read your page and took a look at the "USB-Upgrade Kit" on
> http://tilofranz.net/lcdshop/ .

> -Is it possible to drive the TC6963 with the "USB-Upgrade Kit"?
I don't know, but if this Kit is based on libLUIse, chances are good
that it works with LCD4Linux (There's a LUIse driver in current CVS)

> -How fast is the USB-Controller compared to /dev/parport?
I have no idea, but I think there's not much of a difference. I' expect
the CPU load to be lower with USB.

> -Are there any other fast USB-Controllers out there able to drive the
> TC6963?

Till has developed a cheap DIY interface for HD44780 displays. If you
got a spare T6963 display, maybe he will adopt his interface...

bye, Michael

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