Hi:
I built my Monochrome clock several months ago and it was working great. As of today, there is a slight background flash on the LCD every 2 seconds or so. Does anyone know what that can be? Adjusting the contrast or brightness has no effect. The display is clearly visible however the "backgroud" flash happens every 2 seconds or so. Any thoughts on what can be wrong?
Thanks
Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
Does it look like the backlight is flashing, or is it something on the graphics?
Does it happen while you are in the menus, or only when displaying time?
Does it happen while you are in the menus, or only when displaying time?
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
It is definately the background and it is consistent. I think it only does it when displaying the time. How can I fix this?
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
What do you mean by "background? Is it the backlight or the LCD?It is definately the background
Also: which firmware are you running? Pong? DaliChron? Other?
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
It is the LCD. As far as the firmware, how do I check? It is the firmware that came with the kit.
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
The clock shows Pong so I am assuming the firmware is Pong...
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
Hmmm. There haven't been any changes to the Pong firmware in about 3 years. Let me check if anyone else has seen this problem.
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
This is the first time we have heard of anything like this. Post photos of the front & back of the main board and one of your soldering on the display header.
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Re: Monochrome clock LCD has a flash every 2 seconds
Thanks for the reply. I removed the clock from the case and found 3 header pins where the solder came loose. I re-soldered the joints and the clock is back in business
Thanks for your help!
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