In this article, we will show you how to set up LCD Smartie on your Windows PC and connect it to your LCD or VFD screen. We will also explain how to configure LCD Smartie to display the information you want.
Step 1: Download and install LCD Smartie
The first step is to download and install LCD Smartie on your PC. You can get the latest version of LCD Smartie from [its official website] or [SourceForge]. The installation process is simple and straightforward. Just follow the instructions on the screen and choose the components you want to install. You can also choose the language you prefer for the user interface.
Step 2: Connect your LCD or VFD screen to your PC
The next step is to connect your LCD or VFD screen to your PC. Depending on the model of your screen, you may need a serial, USB, or parallel port connection. You may also need a power supply for your screen. Refer to the manual of your screen for more details on how to connect it to your PC.
Once you have connected your screen to your PC, you need to tell LCD Smartie which type of screen you are using and which port it is connected to. To do this, launch LCD Smartie and go to Setup > Display. You will see a list of supported display types and ports. Select the one that matches your screen and click OK.
Step 3: Configure LCD Smartie to display the information you want
The final step is to configure LCD Smartie to display the information you want on your screen. LCD Smartie has many built-in functions and plugins that can retrieve and display various types of information from your PC and the internet. You can also create your own custom functions and plugins using scripting languages such as VBScript or JavaScript.
To configure LCD Smartie, go to Setup > Screens. You will see a list of screens that LCD Smartie can display on your screen. Each screen consists of several lines of text that can contain static or dynamic information. You can edit, add, or delete screens as you wish. You can also change the order of screens and the time interval between them.
To edit a screen, select it from the list and click Edit Screen. You will see a window where you can edit each line of text for that screen. To insert a function or a plugin into a line of text, click Insert Function or Insert Plugin. You will see a list of available functions and plugins that you can choose from. Select the one you want and click OK. You can also type in the function or plugin name manually if you know it.
Some functions and plugins may require additional parameters or settings to work properly. For example, if you want to display the CPU temperature using the MBM plugin, you need to specify which sensor number corresponds to the CPU temperature in MBM (Motherboard Monitor). To do this, click Settings next to the plugin name and enter the sensor number in the box.
When you are done editing a screen, click OK to save it. You can preview how it looks on your screen by clicking Test Screen. To apply the changes to all screens, click OK again.
Conclusion
LCD Smartie is a powerful and versatile software that can turn your LCD or VFD screen into a useful and fun accessory for your PC. You can use it to display any information you want on your screen with minimal effort. We hope this article has helped you set up LCD Smartie on your PC and connect it to your screen. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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