Hmm, if I desolder that pad and lift it from the PCB, would I be able to use that small test point that you provided nearby as the other end, using a switch to close that circuit?
Tibi, the Linear Technologies app guide recommends nothing higher than about 22uF tantalum for the PS cap. Is there a reason why you feel 47uF works better? Also, for C11 can I use the same cap that is recommended for C66? What is C11 in the delivered Shiga package?
Tibi, I'd like to discuss this further. I measured 4.89V at the referenced point on thr PCB. Yet my vertical display angle is still not great. On your website you describe the LCD as having multiple bias points. What does that mean? Can I "change" to one of these other bias points?
22uF is ensure stability over 60Hz, Under 60Hz you need a higher capacitor - see datasheet page 7 first graph. C11 is an optional capacitor for Vref=2.5V. In case you are using one this must be silver-mica ~1nF.
Regards,
Tibi
You can adjust further. Datasheet value is 4.8V, but you may adjust up to your best view.
The LCD is multiplexed on each segment and for this the LC78601 is using 3 bias points between 0 and 5V.
ex:
- 0V
- 1.5V
- 2.5V
- 3.5V
- 5V
This way, the life of LCD is highly prolonged. It's an old technique used mainly in displays with many digits - like scientific calculators.
These bias points can not be changed. Some time ago I posted some graphs and oscillographs.
If fact, this was the main reason why this project took so long, as we had to design and manufacture a custom LCD.
Regards,
Tibi
Would you be able to advise as to how I would do this if I need to increase the vertical display angle?
Okay, here is my plan of replacement parts and upgrades in my attempt to make my next Shigaclone a la Tibi. All this is based on reading through the Shiga thread (and others) and from help by everyone here.
- Add separate 5V supply for the digital part of the PCB and clock - either an upgraded 5V version of Tibi's or a Bobken.
- Using a custom 40VA R-core transformer for the 5V supply (from a project that never was).
- Probably going to go with a Tent Labs clock.
- Using BG F and FK for the 1000uF and 2200uF caps (C64 and C63) on the PS.
- Upgrading the stock 8V supply with BG FK in place of the 2200uF (C63) and maybe Os-Con or Elna Starget for C64 (I have only 1 BG "F"
). - Replacing C66 in both supplies with silver mica.
- Silver mica for C11
- Replacing C63 on the PCB with a BG 47uF NX.
- Using uncle_leon's Ivisistor pi-pad for the 75 Ohm output of the board.
- Still not sure what to do about C8.
- Still not sure what to do about C10, C17, C19.
You can increase vertical display or horizontal viewing angle up to a limit, as this is limited by crystal type - nematic - and manufacturing process. See below image from datasheet.
You can only force LC78601 to work LCD matrix at a lower voltage as I described in one of previous posts using median pin on a 2K pot connected at +5V and gnd.
Regards,
Tibi
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LCD can operate between 4.5 and 5.1 V.
You may try to adjust between these margins to get the best contrast and therefore viewing angle.
Regards,
Tibi
As far I undestand you power this section from a separate LT1086, therefore you may increase his output. This can be achieved by changing R50.
The mathematic relation is on LT1086 datasheet page 9.
Vout=Vref(1+R50/R51)+Iadj*R50
5.1=1.25(1+R50/120)+0.00005*R50
R50=(5.1-1.25)/(1.25/120+0.00005
R50~372ohm
Regards,
Tibi
Let me make sure I understand this. If I want to increase the voltage at LC78601 Pin 40, to improve the vertical viewing angle of the LCD, I have to increase the 5V supply across the entire 5V section of the board (if using just one 5V supply to the entire board)? Or if I don't do that, I'd have to put a separate 5V supply to the LC78601 and make that > 5V?
As per LC78601 and LA9242 datasheets, both have a maximum allowed 7V for all power supply pins, but normal operation is given between 4.5V and 5.5V. Stay between these values.
Regards,
Tibi