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Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:52 pm
by Jbowen590
The display screen started out looking glitchy but I was still about to go through all the menues. Then it cleared the picture but wouldn't change from it's home screen. Now it's completely black and will not respond to any joystick function. Tried resetting and reloading code no change. Please help.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:58 pm
by rimai
PM for RMA
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:11 pm
by Jbowen590
Private message you?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:59 pm
by Jbowen590
Says I'm not allowed to use private messaging. Do I need to have a certain amount of post to use this feature?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:30 am
by lnevo
You need one more...
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:55 am
by Jbowen590
I figured it would be 5 thanks for the info. Let's see if it works.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:26 am
by c_wick
I'm having the same issue, my screen went blank last night and now it won't turn back on. I've reset the controller, the green power light comes on but no LCD screen
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:36 am
by rimai
Is the controller still turn on/off relays?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:43 am
by c_wick
No, it's no longer running its program
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:44 am
by rimai
Can you upload codes to it?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:52 am
by c_wick
I tried but nothing happen. The arduino software looked to be uploading, it said done uploading but the controller didn't flash, it just stays constant green light on the power
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:57 am
by rimai
Did you look for any sign of water damage?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:04 pm
by c_wick
I don't see any water damage but there was a rattling sound inside so I opened it up and one of the metal brackets that the power cable screws in to to keep it in place was jostling about. Do you think that could have shorted sometime on the board?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:43 am
by c_wick
Roberto, i'm wondering if I should purchase a new head unit board or if I should get a new LCD display? Would the LCD display being out affect my lights not turning on, or would that be controlled by the board?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:51 am
by rimai
If the unit is not controlling anything and it is not accepting code upload, it is most likely the head unit board.
If it was just the screen, the controller would still be working.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:39 am
by c_wick
Ok thanks Roberto I'm going to order a new board then. Always appreciate the help.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:43 am
by c_wick
One last question, if I upgrade to the head unit plus is there any change as far as wires and cables to what I have now or is it just more memory? I have the gen 1 LCD display so would that still be compatible?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:55 am
by rimai
Yes, screen is compatible.
It's a swap replacement with nothing to be changed, except the head unit board.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:27 am
by Jbowen590
Installed the new screen and this is what it's doing.
Any suggestions?
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:14 am
by rimai
Yeah, your board is setup to use the gen3 screen.
Use this code right above ReefAngel.Init();
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:24 am
by Jbowen590
// This must be the first line
InternalMemory.LCDID_write(255);
ReefAngel.Init(); //Initialize controller
ReefAngel.AddStandardMenu(); // Add Standard Menu
this is what my code looks like and screen hasn't changed.
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:58 am
by rimai
I'm sorry man....
I made a mistake....
Gen 3 screens need this:
Re: Display screen black not responding to joystick
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:21 pm
by Jbowen590
Thanks that did the trick. Working great now.
