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double checked... problem remains! rewired Jim Henry style... problem remains! lcd interconnection test loaded... voltages ok, no bad solders, no shorts disconnected backlight... problem remains probably I've to disconnect the midiboxer :P ...seriously, could be a faulty LCD? on startup I only see poor signs of life, some blocks/lines feeded then go off and remain off... cheers s

ERRATA: not sure about the onboard chips compatibility.. CORRIGE: I know from the powertip website that the controller is S6A0069X* : KS0066U, or equipped with equivalent IC is this good? do I need to load additional software on pic? thanks stefano

Hi, this is my first post... I've build a core module from mike, loaded mios into pic but no LCD messages displayed (if I send a clear to LCD from miosstudio debug I get a couple of vertical lines on and off for a while then nothing), backlight is ok and could be dimmed, contrast trim is halfway. LCD is 20x2 chars branded Powertip PC2002LRS pics and pinout, that seems compatible, are in the attachments not sure about the onboard chips compatibility.. any suggestion/experience to share? btw... I've uploaded LCD benchmark... but nothing displayed either.. thanks in advance stefano