The CFA735 and CFA835 product lines have the option to store images on the display.
Image from Computer. Open the photo in Paint
I am going to just use a simple TESTING text in paint to demonstrate how to convert and show on your display.
- Open photo in Paint
- Make sure it is smaller than 244×68 Pixels
- Save it as Monochrome Bitmap (.bmp)
Sending the Photo to the Display
- Open the port to the display
- Choose Packet type of 40,2 = Send Image Data to LCD from Host
- In the Data field there needs to be a string similar to the one I have provided int he photo.
- Each color of arrow is a different item
- Purple – Is data 0 – Send image data to lcd from host
- Black – Option flag ( i chose transparency)
- Pink – X pixel location start I did 000 to start left side
- Brown is – Y Pixel location start I did 000 to start on the top
- Blue – is Width of image in pixels, this must match your photo (blue arrow on photo above)
- Red – Is height of image in pixels, this must match your photo (red arrow on photo above)
Viewing the Photo on the Display
- Click send packet
- Navigate to the location on the photo
- Click the photo
- Click open
- Your photo will now be displayed on the display
Contact Us
If you have any questions, we can be reached at support@crystalfontz.com, we also provide chat and telephone support Monday through Friday during our open hours.
We love to hear about your projects! Find us around the web (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Forum) and let us know what you’re working on.
#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;}Jeffrey Nystrom is an engineering technician at Crystalfontz. He graduated from ITT Technical Institute of Technology with his B.S. in Electronics Engineering. In his position, Jeff engages in customer technical support, works on engineering projects, and supports Crystalfontz’s manufacturing operations. Outside of the office, Jeff enjoys working in his shop, tinkering with his 3D printer, and going on new adventures with his family.