Matrix Orbital LCD Display LK204-25-USB on lcdproc

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install lcdproc

yum install lcdproc

configure server

vi /etc/sysconfig/lcdproc/LCDd.conf

[server]
DriverPath=/usr/lib/lcdproc/
Driver=MtxOrb
Bind=127.0.0.1
Port=13666
#ReportLevel=3
ReportToSyslog=yes
User=nobody
Foreground=no
Heartbeat=off
Hello=""
GoodBye=""
WaitTime=10
ServerScreen=blank
#Backlight=open
#TitleSpeed=10

[MtxOrb]
Device=/dev/ttyUSB0
Size=20x4
Type=lkd
Contrast=480
hasAdjustableBacklight=yes
Brightness=300
OffBrightness=0
Speed=19200
keypad_test_mode=no

chkconfig LCDd on
service LCDd restart

python test script

curl http://bitbull.ch/dl/scripts/lcdproc_client.py > /usr/local/bin/lcd.py

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