Sintron LCD 2004 smart display - installation issues

I have looked about but not found much on this issue so wondered if anyone had solved it, but not documented it.

This is the bit of kit...

LCD on ebay

Its physically installed & the settings in configuration.h seem to be good.

If I power up the reprap's PSU without the usb lead attached the LCD stays off, no back light, nothing at all.

If the usb lead is attached, it lights up, whistles loudly, whilst flicking itself through the menu screens. It seems to be reporting temperatures etc, but its hard to tell as its on each page for about 1/2 sec.

Any thoughts as to what could be wrong?

edit # Its a Prusa i3 using a RAMPS 1.4 (also from Sintron) with Marlin firmware #

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2015 12:19PM by Dibbler.

Looks very much like the LCD controller that I have.

What changes have you made to your Marlin config.h file to get it set up?

Edit: And are you sure that the rotary encoder isn't pushed down?

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2015 12:30PM by SupraGuy.

I'm at work at the moment hiding from students between lectures, so I can't get to the machine to check until late tonight.

The rotary encoder could be pressed in, I didn't notice it did that, so didn't check. # hand hits forehead #

As for the config, I can post up what I have later, I know i also had to go to pins & un-comment something, but I cannot find the instructions I used right now (it will be in my history at home)

Ive had a play with the LCD...

The button isn't sticking in.

this is the lcd section of config.h

//LCD and SD support
//#define ULTRA_LCD  //general LCD support, also 16x2
//#define DOGLCD  // Support for SPI LCD 128x64 (Controller ST7565R graphic Display Family)
//#define SDSUPPORT // Enable SD Card Support in Hardware Console
//#define SDSLOW // Use slower SD transfer mode (not normally needed - uncomment if you're getting volume init error)
//#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
//#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
//#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
//#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
//#define LCD_FEEDBACK_FREQUENCY_HZ 1000	// this is the tone frequency the buzzer plays when on UI feedback. ie Screen Click
//#define LCD_FEEDBACK_FREQUENCY_DURATION_MS 100 // the duration the buzzer plays the UI feedback sound. ie Screen Click

// The MaKr3d Makr-Panel with graphic controller and SD support
// [reprap.org]
//#define MAKRPANEL

// The RepRapDiscount Smart Controller (white PC
// [reprap.org]
//#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER

// The GADGETS3D G3D LCD/SD Controller (blue PC
// [reprap.org]
//#define G3D_PANEL

// The RepRapDiscount FULL GRAPHIC Smart Controller (quadratic white PC
// [reprap.org]
//
// ==> REMEMBER TO INSTALL U8glib to your ARDUINO library folder: [code.google.com]
//#define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER

// The RepRapWorld REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD v1.1
// [reprapworld.com]
//#define REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD
//#define REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD_MOVE_STEP 10.0 // how much should be moved when a key is pressed, eg 10.0 means 10mm per click

// The Elefu RA Board Control Panel
// [www.elefu.com]
// REMEMBER TO INSTALL LiquidCrystal_I2C.h in your ARUDINO library folder: [github.com]
//#define RA_CONTROL_PANEL

//automatic expansion
#if defined (MAKRPANEL)
 #define DOGLCD
 #define SDSUPPORT
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
 #define DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST 17
#endif

#if defined (REPRAP_DISCOUNT_FULL_GRAPHIC_SMART_CONTROLLER)
 #define DOGLCD
 #define U8GLIB_ST7920
 #define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER
#endif

#if defined(ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER) || defined(REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER) || defined(G3D_PANEL)
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
#endif

#if defined(REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD)
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif
#if defined(RA_CONTROL_PANEL)
 #define ULTIPANEL
 #define NEWPANEL
 #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_PCA8574
 #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x27   // I2C Address of the port expander
#endif

//I2C PANELS

//#define LCD_I2C_SAINSMART_YWROBOT
#ifdef LCD_I2C_SAINSMART_YWROBOT
  // This uses the LiquidCrystal_I2C library ( [bitbucket.org] )
  // Make sure it is placed in the Arduino libraries directory.
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_PCF8575
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x27   // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif

// PANELOLU2 LCD with status LEDs, separate encoder and click inputs
//#define LCD_I2C_PANELOLU2
#ifdef LCD_I2C_PANELOLU2
  // This uses the LiquidTWI2 library v1.2.3 or later ( [github.com] )
  // Make sure the LiquidTWI2 directory is placed in the Arduino or Sketchbook libraries subdirectory.
  // (v1.2.3 no longer requires you to define PANELOLU in the LiquidTWI2.h library header file)
  // Note: The PANELOLU2 encoder click input can either be directly connected to a pin
  //       (if BTN_ENC defined to != -1) or read through I2C (when BTN_ENC == -1).
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_MCP23017
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x20 // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define LCD_USE_I2C_BUZZER //comment out to disable buzzer on LCD
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL

  #ifndef ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP
	#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 4
  #endif

  #ifndef ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM
	#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 1
  #endif


  #ifdef LCD_USE_I2C_BUZZER
	#define LCD_FEEDBACK_FREQUENCY_HZ 1000
	#define LCD_FEEDBACK_FREQUENCY_DURATION_MS 100
  #endif

#endif

// Panucatt VIKI LCD with status LEDs, integrated click & L/R/U/P buttons, separate encoder inputs
//#define LCD_I2C_VIKI
#ifdef LCD_I2C_VIKI
  // This uses the LiquidTWI2 library v1.2.3 or later ( [github.com] )
  // Make sure the LiquidTWI2 directory is placed in the Arduino or Sketchbook libraries subdirectory.
  // Note: The pause/stop/resume LCD button pin should be connected to the Arduino
  //       BTN_ENC pin (or set BTN_ENC to -1 if not used)
  #define LCD_I2C_TYPE_MCP23017
  #define LCD_I2C_ADDRESS 0x20 // I2C Address of the port expander
  #define LCD_USE_I2C_BUZZER //comment out to disable buzzer on LCD (requires LiquidTWI2 v1.2.3 or later)
  #define NEWPANEL
  #define ULTIPANEL
#endif

// Shift register panels
// ---------------------
// 2 wire Non-latching LCD SR from:
// [bitbucket.org] 

//#define SAV_3DLCD
#ifdef SAV_3DLCD
   #define SR_LCD_2W_NL    // Non latching 2 wire shiftregister
   #define NEWPANEL
   #define ULTIPANEL
#endif


#ifdef ULTIPANEL
  #define NEWPANEL  //enable this if you have a click-encoder panel
  #define SDSUPPORT
  #define ULTRA_LCD
  #ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the DOG graphic display
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 4
  #else
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 4
  #endif
#else //no panel but just LCD
  #ifdef ULTRA_LCD
  #ifdef DOGLCD // Change number of lines to match the 128x64 graphics display
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 4
  #else
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20
    #define LCD_HEIGHT 4
  #endif
  #endif
#endif

// default LCD contrast for dogm-like LCD displays
#ifdef DOGLCD
# ifndef DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST
#  define DEFAULT_LCD_CONTRAST 32
# endif
#endif

this is the part from pins.h ...

  #ifdef ULTRA_LCD

    #ifdef NEWPANEL
      #define LCD_PINS_RS 16
      #define LCD_PINS_ENABLE 17
      #define LCD_PINS_D4 23
      #define LCD_PINS_D5 25
      #define LCD_PINS_D6 27
      #define LCD_PINS_D7 29

      #ifdef REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER
        #define BEEPER 37

        #define BTN_EN1 31
        #define BTN_EN2 33
        #define BTN_ENC 35

        #define SDCARDDETECT 49
      #elif defined(LCD_I2C_PANELOLU2)
        #define BTN_EN1 47  //reverse if the encoder turns the wrong way.
        #define BTN_EN2 43
        #define BTN_ENC 32
        #define LCD_SDSS 53
        #define SDCARDDETECT -1
        #define KILL_PIN 41
      #elif defined(LCD_I2C_VIKI)
        #define BTN_EN1 22  //reverse if the encoder turns the wrong way.
        #define BTN_EN2 7
        #define BTN_ENC -1
        #define LCD_SDSS 53
        #define SDCARDDETECT 49
      #else
        //arduino pin which triggers an piezzo beeper
        #define BEEPER 33  // Beeper on AUX-4

        //buttons are directly attached using AUX-2
        #ifdef REPRAPWORLD_KEYPAD
          #define BTN_EN1 64 // encoder
          #define BTN_EN2 59 // encoder
          #define BTN_ENC 63 // enter button
          #define SHIFT_OUT 40 // shift register
          #define SHIFT_CLK 44 // shift register
          #define SHIFT_LD 42 // shift register
        #else
          #define BTN_EN1 37
          #define BTN_EN2 35
          #define BTN_ENC 31  //the click
        #endif

        #ifdef G3D_PANEL
          #define SDCARDDETECT 49
        #else
          #define SDCARDDETECT -1  // Ramps does not use this port
        #endif

      #endif

      #if MB(3DRAG)
        #define BEEPER -1

        #define LCD_PINS_RS 27
        #define LCD_PINS_ENABLE 29
        #define LCD_PINS_D4 37
        #define LCD_PINS_D5 35
        #define LCD_PINS_D6 33
        #define LCD_PINS_D7 31

       //buttons
       #define BTN_EN1 16
       #define BTN_EN2 17
       #define BTN_ENC 23 //the click

    #endif
    #else //old style panel with shift register
      //arduino pin witch triggers an piezzo beeper
      #define BEEPER 33   //No Beeper added

      //buttons are attached to a shift register
  // Not wired this yet
      //#define SHIFT_CLK 38
      //#define SHIFT_LD 42
      //#define SHIFT_OUT 40
      //#define SHIFT_EN 17

      #define LCD_PINS_RS 16
      #define LCD_PINS_ENABLE 17
      #define LCD_PINS_D4 23
      #define LCD_PINS_D5 25
      #define LCD_PINS_D6 27
      #define LCD_PINS_D7 29
    #endif
  #endif //ULTRA_LCD

In the ebay pictures in the back of the display it's a trim pod, have you adjusted it? That might resolve both issues or at least the flickering one.

If you can powered with the usb cable but not through Ramps, then most likely you can't power the Mega through Ramps neither, right? There is a diode that needs to be set in ramps to feed the Mega board an its accessories.

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ggherbaz
In the ebay pictures in the back of the display it's a trim pod, have you adjusted it? That might resolve both issues or at least the flickering one.

If you can powered with the usb cable but not through Ramps, then most likely you can't power the Mega through Ramps neither, right? There is a diode that needs to be set in ramps to feed the Mega board an its accessories.

I have checked the trim pot, but that only changes the contrast of the screen.

I haven't checked the diode situation yet, I read a little about that the other day, I'm assuming its already fitted, but I haven't checked yet.

I know it is an older thread, but I´d like to know, why you defined the "ultipanel" ?
I`d define the "REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER" line.

Did you make it work without USB-power?

THX
Olaf