You can try utilizing 4FN and 4XE files. These will allow you to compile 4DGL code and save them to the microSD. These files can be called/run when needed by your main program.
No, you cannot use folders in the microSD card with the Picaso-based display modules. Files are only accessible from the root folder.
Yes. Picaso graphics processor supports SPI.
However, this is commonly used to utilize a microSD card connected to Picaso display modules.
Yes. Picaso display modules support I2C. However, it only supports I2C Master mode. The display can’t behave as an I2C slave.
No. Picaso display modules do not directly support RS232.
However, you can use MOTG-RS232 or similar modules to connect a Picaso display via RS232. This will require one of the COM ports.
When using a gen4-uLCD Picaso display, it is advisable to use gen4-MOTG-AC3. This allows easy connectivity with the MOTG-RS232 through Picaso’s COM1.
When using a non-gen4 uLCD Picaso display, a MOTG-Breadtooth can be used instead.
No. Picaso display modules do not directly support RS485.
However, you can use MOTG-RS485 or similar modules to connect a Picaso display via RS485. This will require one of the COM ports and a GPIO pin.
When using a gen4-uLCD Picaso display, it is advisable to use gen4-MOTG-AC3. This allows easy connectivity with the MOTG-RS485 through Picaso’s COM1.
When using a non-gen4 uLCD Picaso display, a MOTG-Breadtooth can be used instead.
No. Picaso display modules do not directly support CANBUS.
Yes. You should be able to use a microSD card higher than 4GB.
However, keep in mind that Picaso displays only support FAT16 which has a maximum of 4GB space. The rest of the unused space on the SD card can be accessed as RAW.
You will need to format the SD card appropriately using RMPET.
To use this tool:
All user guides are provided in the download section of each product page.
Here’s the uLCD Picaso Series User Guide
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