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PS100 - LCD Interface
Overview
The PS100 module makes it possible for
the RCX to display alphanumeric text on a 2x16
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). This is accomplished
by sending infrared signals from the RCX
to the PS100.
Both the interface hardware and the LCD are in
the PS100 package.
Click here for the complete
manual in PDF format
Pre-Order the PS100 RCX/LCD Interface at 97
EUR
(read these notes before
ordering)
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The PS100 can be controlled
by any of the following devices
- RCX running the standard LEGO firmware
(2.X)
- RCX running other embedded operating systems
like LEjos, brickOS or others
- Any other IR capable device
(microcontrollers)
Main Features
- 2 X 16 Alphanumeric display
( 2 lines of 16 characters each)
Driven by Infrared Signals from the RCX so that
no sensor ports are being taken up by the PS100.
- Can be powered by an external power
block so that no motor ports are taken up the
PS100. This also allows the PS100 to be located
meters away from the RCX itself.
- Can be powered via a motor port on an RCX
running on rechargeable (NiMH, NiCad)
or normal batteries.
- Two modes of operation. Fast to allow fast
text generation on the display and slow to allow
error free infrared transmission.
- Microprocessor controlled
- Internal 90 character command buffer
- Voltage range: 7v - 12v
- Low power consumption: 5ma -
10ma (depending on the provided voltage)
- Built in conversion routines to display decimal,
hexadecimal, binary values or VU meters (progress
bar).
- Uses the default RCX IR RS232 protocol
(2400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, 1 stop
bit)
- Can be controlled by any IR capable device
(not only the RCX)
Notes
- PS100 modules are shipped from the European
Union.
- Production of the PS100 module starts April
1st, 2004.
- Pre-order your PS100 module to get it as soon
as possible.
- Price includes shipping.
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