gen4
Display Module Series
gen4-uLCD-24PT - 2.4”
Contents
Description ...................................................................................................................4
Features .......................................................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ......................................................................................................5
Hardware Interface - Pins..............................................................................................7
Serial Ports – TTL Level Serial ........................................................................................ 7
General Purpose I/O ...................................................................................................... 7
System Pins .................................................................................................................... 8
I2C .................................................................................................................................. 8
Module Features ..........................................................................................................9
Picaso Processor ............................................................................................................ 9
Audio ............................................................................................................................. 9
SD/SDHC Memory Cards ................................................................................................ 9
FAT16 ............................................................................................................................. 9
Application PCB Support ................................................................................................ 10
RF / EMI Shielding Support ............................................................................................ 10
Display/Module Precautions ....................................................................................... 11
Hardware Tools .......................................................................................................... 11
4D Programming Cable/Adaptor ................................................................................... 11
Software Overview - Language .................................................................................... 12
4D Systems - Workshop 4 IDE ...................................................................................... 13
Workshop4 - Designer ................................................................................................... 13
Workshop4 – ViSi ........................................................................................................... 13
Workshop4 – ViSi Genie ................................................................................................ 14
Workshop4 – Serial ........................................................................................................ 14
PmmC/Firmware Programming ..................................................................................... 15
Starter Kit ................................................................................................................... 16
Display Module Part Numbers ..................................................................................... 16
Mechanical Details...................................................................................................... 17
Schematic Details ....................................................................................................... 18
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 19
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gen4
Display Module Series
Description
The gen4 2.4” Picaso Integrated Display Module is
part of the latest gen4 series of modules Designed
and Manufactured by 4D Systems.
The gen4 series was designed specifically for ease of
integration and use, with careful consideration for
space requirements and functionality.
This specific gen4 module features a 2.4” colour TFT
LCD display, with resistive touch. It is powered by the
well-known 4D Systems Picaso Graphics Processor,
which offers an array of functionality and options for
any Designer / Integrator / User.
The Picaso processor features include 13
customisable GPIO, 2 Serial ports, and a Master I2C
interface.
The 2.4” Picaso Integrated Display Module features a
TFT LCD Display, is capable of Touch Detection,
microSD
memory
Storage,
GPIO
and
Communications, along with multiple millisecond
resolution timers, and Audio Generation.
The gen4 Series is 100%
Workshop4 IDE and its 4
environments, providing the
options for programming
system.
compatible with the
different development
User with a wealth of
and controlling their
gen4-uLCD-24PT - 2.4”
Features
•
Universal 2.4” Intelligent LCD-TFT display module
powered by the Picaso Processor.
•
240 x 320 Resolution, RGB 65K true to life colours,
TFT Screen with integrated 4-wire Resistive Touch
Panel.
•
14KB of Flash memory for User Application Code
and Data.
•
14KB of SRAM for user variables, or 14KB shared
user code and program variables.
•
2 x Asynchronous hardware serial ports (COM0,
COM1), TTL interface, with 300 to 600K baud.
•
1 x I
2
C interface (Master).
•
8 x 16 bit timers with 1 millisecond resolution.
•
13 x General Purpose I/O pins. Supports fast 8-bit
parallel data transfer through Upper 8 bits.
•
30pin FPC connection, for all signals, power,
communications, GPIO and programming.
•
On-board latch type micro-SD memory card
connector for multimedia storage and data logging
purposes.
•
DOS compatible file access (FAT16 format) as well
as low level access to card memory.
•
Dedicated PWM Audio pin driven by WAV files
from micro-SD card, and for sound generation, for
an external amplifier.
•
Built in extensive 4DGL graphics and system library
functions.
•
Display full colour images, animations, icons and
video clips.
•
Supports all available Windows fonts.
•
4.0V to 5.5V range operation (single supply).
•
Module dimensions: 78.4 x 44.8 x 7.2mm.
•
Weighing ~21 g.
•
Display Viewing Area: 48.96 x 36.72mm.
•
4x mounting tabs with 3.2mm holes for mechanical
mounting using M3 screws.
•
RoHS and REACH compliant.
•
CE Compliant – please ask for CE declarations from
our Support Team.
Anything designed to run on other 4D Systems
display modules featuring Picaso Graphic Processors
can be run on this gen4 Integrated Display Module,
with little or no required modifications. Please
contact 4D Systems Support Team for assistance if
migrating from a previous model.
The gen4 series of Integrated Display Modules
features a 30 pin ZIF socket, designed for a 30 pin FPC
cable, for easy and simple connection to an
application or mother board, or for connecting to
accessory boards for a range of functionality
advancements.
The gen4 series of modules has been designed to
minimise the impact of display related circuitry, and
provide a platform suitable for integration into a
product. Application boards can sit flush on the back
of the gen4 if required, as the display related
electronics sit inside the plastic mounting base,
leaving the application board surface clear for User
circuitry.
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gen4
Display Module Series
Hardware Overview
gen4-uLCD-24PT - 2.4”
PIN 1
USER I/O – 30 way ZIF Socket
0.5mm pitch Upper Contact
15.5mm wide FPC Cable
PIN 30
Latch Type microSD Socket
USER I/O – 30 Way FPC
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Symbol
GND
IO1
IO2
IO3
IO4
BUS5
BUS4
BUS3
BUS2
BUS1
BUS0
BUS6
BUS7
IO5
I/O
P
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
Description
Supply Ground
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant. Also used for Bus Read
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant
General Purpose Input/Output, 3.3V Level - 5V Tolerant. Also Bus Write
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