USB13700
Controller board that makes it easy to connect 4-bit interface monochrome displays to a computer using USB.
Features
- Epson S1D13700 controller
- USB interface
- DC/DC converter for negative VEE voltage
- Maximum supported resolution 640 x 240
- Backlight brightness control
- Generic 2.54 mm pitch connector, 14 pin 1.25 mm FFC connector and 12 pin 1.25 mm FFC connector for connecting the display (12 pin FFC connector is not included in the default configuration, if it is needed you should specify this while ordering)
- User customizable startup image
- Size 60 x 50 mm
- Programmable S1D13700 clock frequency
- 14 general purpose I/O pins
- I/O interface can also support SPI
- Adjustable backlight PWM frequency allows using a frequency that is the best match for your display
- Separate CCFL inverter dimming signal that can be configured for 3.3V, 5V or 12V level
- Powered from 5V usually. 12V power input is only needed if the display or backlight needs it
- Optionally can be configured to use USB power if used with a low power display
- Supports 3.3V and 5V displays
Software support
Drivers for software including
- LCDInfo
- LCDStudio
- LCDHype
- Mediaportal
You can also suggest other software for which you'd like to see support.
Custom application development using the provided DLL API is supported. The API also gives the option to use direct S1D13700 commands giving full access to the S1D13700 features if preferred. This can be also useful for porting existing code to use the USB board.
OS support includes Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32/64-bit. The controller works also with Linux and support for more software in Linux is currently under development.
Generic display connector pinout
| No | Symbol | Function |
| 1 | FPFRAME | First line marker |
| 2 | FPLINE | Data latch |
| 3 | GND | Ground (0V) |
| 4 | FPSHIFT | Data shift |
| 5 | FPD0 | Display data |
| 6 | FPD1 | Display data |
| 7 | FPD2 | Display data |
| 8 | FPD3 | Display data |
| 9 | GND | Ground (0V) |
| 10 | GND | Ground (0V) |
| 11 | +5V | Power supply for display (+5V) |
| 12 | +5V | Power supply for display (+5V) |
| 13 | MOD | Alternate (M / MOD / WF) |
| 14 | /DISPOFF | Display On / Off |
| 15 | VEE | Power supply for LCD drive |
| 16 | VADJ | LCD contrast adjust voltage |
| 17 | +3.3V | Power supply for display (+3.3V) |
| 18 | NC | Not connected |
| 19 | +12V | Power supply for display (+12V) |
| 20 | +12V | Power supply for display (+12V) |
Documentation
Connectors http://www.lcdinfo.com/usb13700/usb13700_connectors.pdf
Configuration tool http://www.lcdinfo.com/usb13700/config_tool.pdf
Programming API http://www.lcdinfo.com/usb13700/documentation/api_html/display__lib___u_s_b13700_8h.html
Links
USB13700 section in the forum http://forum.lcdinfo.com/viewforum.php?f=19
Display library compatible with USB13700 http://mylcd.sourceforge.net/index.html
Ordering
Price for the USB13700 is 45 EUR (VAT 0%). Private persons within EU need to also pay VAT tax which makes the price 54,90 EUR with VAT included. If the buyer is from outside of EU no VAT needs to be paid.
Shipping using priority letter mail is 3 EUR. Registered shipping is 7 EUR for Europe and 8 EUR outside of Europe. For insured shipping cost and availability to your country please ask.
Most common payment methods are bank transfer and PayPal (common credit cards).
Customizing
It is also possible to make custom versions of the hardware and software. If your application would need a customized version of the USB13700 controller board or some custom support software developed please contact and we can discuss about the possibilities.
USB13700 with a display
Also available now are display sets including the USB13700 controller, 320x240 LCD and a CCFL inverter for the backlight with connecting cables. This kit is ready to use without soldering. Available are some different type 320x240 STN and FSTN panels.
See example pictures here: http://forum.lcdinfo.com/viewtopic.php?t=2358
Price for the set is 70 EUR
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