Can I access folders in the FAT formatted microSD card using Diablo16?
No, you cannot use folders in the microSD card with the Diablo16-based display modules. Files are only accessible from the root folder.
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Is it recommended to download/run the 4DGL program from the RAM during Diablo16 development stages?
Yes, it is desirable to download/run the program from RAM to eliminate unnecessary FLASH write cycles.
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Does Diablo16 display modules support SPI?
Yes. Diablo16 graphics processor does not support SPI.
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Does Diablo16 display modules support I2C?
Yes. Diablo16 display modules support I2C. However, it only supports I2C Master mode. The display can’t behave as an I2C slave.
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Does Diablo16 display modules support RS232?
No. Diablo16 display modules do not directly support RS232.
However, you can use MOTG-RS232 to connect a Diablo16 display via RS232. This will require one of the COM ports.
When using a gen4-uLCD Diablo16 display, it is advisable to use a gen4-MOTG accessory board. This allows easy connectivity with the MOTG-RS232 through Diablo16’s configurable COM port.
When using a non-gen4 uLCD Diablo16 display, a MOTG-Breadtooth can be used instead.
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Does Diablo16 display modules support RS485?
No. Diablo16 display modules do not directly support RS485.
However, you can use MOTG-RS485 or similar modules to connect a Diablo16 display via RS485. This will require one of the COM ports and a GPIO pin.
When using a gen4-uLCD Diablo16 display. It is advisable to use a gen4-MOTG accessory board. This allows easy connectivity with the MOTG-RS485 through Diablo16’s configurable COM port.
When using a non-gen4 uLCD Diablo16 display, a MOTG-Breadtooth can be used instead.
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Does Diablo16 display modules support CANBUS?
No. Diablo16 display modules do not directly support CANBUS.
However, you can use MOTG-CAN to connect a Diablo16 display to a CANBUS. This will require one of the configurable SPI bus.
When using a gen4-uLCD Diablo16 display, it is advisable to use a gen4-MOTG accessory board. This allows easy connectivity with the MOTG-CAN through Diablo16’s SPI.
When using a non-gen4 uLCD Diablo16 display, a MOTG-Breadtooth can be used instead.
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Can I use a higher capacity microSD card with Diablo displays?
Yes. You should be able to use a microSD card higher than 4GB.
However, keep in mind that Diablo display only supports FAT16 which have 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:
- Open or create a new Workshop4 project
- Go to the Tools menu and open RMPET
- Follow the instructions provided by the tool
