Universal Programming Adaptor
The 4D-UPA (Universal Programmer Adaptor) is a universal programmer designed to work with multiple 4D Systems display modules.
- It has a 30 way FFC connector at the top of the module, for connecting to gen4-uLCD-xx display modules.
- On the opposite side is a 10 way FFC connector, for connecting to gen4-IoD-xx display modules.
- Located centrally in the larger rectangular outline, are pads associated with the gen4-uLCD-xx modules. These break out all the signals which come to/from the gen4-uLCD-xx modules.
- 5 of the above signals are the universal 4D RESET/GND/TX/RX/5V signals, these are located together to enable interfacing/programming of the uLCD and uOLED display modules, such as the uLCD-43DT and uOLED-128G2.
- The outer 2 sets of 6 holes are for mounting and programming the IoD-09TH display module. The IoD-09TH pads are slightly offset, enabling a simple ‘friction fit’ interface to the 4D-UPA, no soldering or headers are required – although headers can be added (not included) if required.
The 4D-UPA replaces the need for all current 4D programmers, such as the uUSB-PA5, gen4-PA, gen4-IoD-PA, and the 4D Programming Cable. The 4D-UPA features a microUSB jack, for connection to your PC. Cable is not included with the 4D-UPA or in our Starter Kits, this needs to be purchased seperately.
The 4D-UPA can be used for programming gen4 display modules, gen4-IoD display modules, IoD-09TH display modules, uLCD and uOLED display modules. It can also be used for interfacing to a breadboard for prototyping, or for interfacing to virtually any host.
Information about the Adaptor
- USB 2.0 compliant Full Speed 12Mbps maximum speed, Suspend supported.
- Hardware or Xon/Xoff handshaking supported, 300bps to 2Mbps
- UART supports 5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits, 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits, odd/even/mark/space and no parity
- Power on reset circuit
- Virtual COM port drivers allow operation with existing COM port PC applications
- USB powered
- -40 to +85 degrees Celsius temp range
- Traffic/Operation LED indicates board status
- Breakout pads of all the signals found in 2.54mm (0.1″) spacing
- RoHS Compliant
How to determine which COM port is allocated to the 4D-UPA
- Go to Control panel and double click on the “System” Icon and the “System Properties” window will open up.
- Click on the “Hardware” window tab and then the “Device Manager” button.
- Go down the list and expand the “Ports (COM & LPT)” devices.
- There you will see the COM port that has been allocated for the 4D-UPA.
- Take note of the COM port number (e.g. COM4) as you will need this when configuring the COM port for applications that need to communicate with the 4D-UPA such as the Workshop4 IDE.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| RoHS? | Yes |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| CCCN / tarif code | 8517620000 |
| ECCN export control code | 5A992.c |
| TARIC Code | 8517620000 |
| AHECC Code | 8517620000 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 70 x 50 x 30 |
| Product Weight (g) | 4 |
| Weight with Packaging (g) | 18 |
| REACH | Yes |
| CE MarK | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 5V |
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WORKSHOP4 IDE
Workshop4 is a comprehensive software IDE for Microsoft Windows that provides an integrated software development platform for all of the 4D family of processors and modules. The IDE combines the Editor, Compiler, Linker and Downloader to develop complete 4DGL application code.
All user application code is developed within the Workshop4 IDE.
DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUITS ANY APPLICATION & USER LEVEL
Workshop4 includes four development environments for the user to choose based on application requirements or even user skill level.
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WORKSHOP4 PRO
Make complex widget design, simple.
Smart Widgets Editor is a powerful utility which enables the generation of Smart Widgets.
GENIE MAGIC
Genie Magic is an extension to ViSi-Genie, which is available in Workshop4 PRO. Genie Magic allows the User to add 4DGL code to various points in the ViSi-Genie backend code, which allows Users to take full advantage of the power of 4DGL, while retaining the speed and convenience of ViSi-Genie and its defined communication protocol.
Genie Magic allows you to enter 4DGL code in the form of Events, Code and Objects, along with various touch related additions too, giving you to the power to achieve advanced GUI’s in ViSi-Genie without having to write the full code yourself.
Genie Magic is fully supported by the genieArduino and geniePi libraries, making communication with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi host even more powerful.
When using Genie Magic in combination with the Smart Widget Editor, it is possible to use the Smart Widgets Editor tool and Smart Widgets to create other graphical user interface elements such as:
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Compatibility: Workshop4 is a Windows-only product. It is compatible with Windows 8 through to Windows 11.
Note some older OS such as ME, Vista, XP and 7 have not been tested for some time and are not supported by Microsoft anymore; however, they may still work.
Legacy support updates for the older OS may not be possible, depending on what issues are found. For best results, run a current Windows OS. It is possible to run Workshop4 under a VM on Linux or Mac. However, it is up to the User to set this up.
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