Hi, I'm new to Arduino so please be gentle!
I have a 20x4 LCD with a serial interface which accepts vt100 codes (so great for controlling what displays where). It's here, with associated datasheets:
http://www.byvac.com/bv3/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64
It has a 5 pin connector, GND, +V, RX, TX and TX(1).
TX(1) is for RS232 levels, and when I patch it up to com1 on the breadboard, with putty, it works great!
TX is for TTL levels, and I cannot get anything displaying !
When I put a voltmeter on Arduino TX, It seems to be permanently at around 4.8V
Is Ardiuno TTL serial out inverted ? (i.e generally at VCC, with 1's at ground ? i.e. ------ for 00010010 ? ). If so, can / should I run it through an inverter ?
Hope this makes some sense to someone out there!
David