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Altera_Forum
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11 years ago

simple graphics gui

Hello: I am just getting started with the MAX10 FPGA. I would like to add some simple gui graphics capability, using a small 4 inch color "dumb" touch lcd to display messages & pushbuttons. ...
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11 years ago

This is more of a software issue than a MAX10 one.

I quickly looked at the IP Catalog in Quartus. Tools > Qsys > Searched "LCD" in catalog. I read through it and there are only two options, neither matching your 5x7 dot display. 16x2 options are available though.

There are only two LCD controllers and they don't match your 5x7 screen. Your options are to look at the LCD controller's manufacturer's website or design your own at this point.