Reach Launches Next Generation of Display Modules

The new product line offers off-the-shelf color touch display modules with proven hard­ware and full software support to speed development and reduce production risk. G2 (Generation Two) modules give products a high-end look with animated controls and glossy indicators. […]

Reach Launches Next Generation of Display Modules2020-01-12T01:42:29-08:00

Get a 7″ Kit up and Running

See how to how to set up hardware and software to get up-and-running once your embedded touchscreen LCD module development kit arrives.

Get a 7″ Kit up and Running2020-01-12T01:42:37-08:00

Simple Output Formatting to Manage Fixed-Width Fields

Simple output formatting helps when updating text fields by limiting the number of characters drawn and automatically providing leading or trailing spaces. This video demonstrates the basics of using simple output formatting with string variables. Download Support Files

Simple Output Formatting to Manage Fixed-Width Fields2020-01-12T01:42:47-08:00

Design a Needle for the Meter Define Command

The Meter Define Command requires a background bitmap, min/max needle angle values, a needle pivot point and a set of points outlining a polygon for the meter needle. A program such as GIMP (a free image manipulation program) can be used to design the meter needle.

Design a Needle for the Meter Define Command2020-01-12T01:42:56-08:00

Screen Layout Utilities

Screen layout utilities allow you to define screen elements and output a screen setup macro using a free image manipulation program called GIMP. Download Support Files Download Support Document

Screen Layout Utilities2020-01-12T01:43:05-08:00

Using BMPload with the SLCD5/SLCD5+ Controller

BMPload is used to download bitmaps, macros, and fonts to the SLCD. This video shows how to use many of the commonly-used features of BMPload. Download Support Files

Using BMPload with the SLCD5/SLCD5+ Controller2020-01-12T01:43:16-08:00

Using BMPload with the SLCD43 Controller

BMPload is used to download bitmaps, macros, and fonts to the SLCD. This video shows how to use many of the commonly-used features of BMPload. Download Support Files

Using BMPload with the SLCD43 Controller2020-01-12T01:45:16-08:00

Loading Images to the Display

See how load .bmp files, do some simple programming and add macros that set screen brightness and update the date/time in the footer.

Loading Images to the Display2020-01-12T01:45:27-08:00

Combining Background, Buttons, Macros

Create a background for a 480 x 272 touchscreen, then add buttons (pressed and unpressed states), your logo, and other graphic elements.

Combining Background, Buttons, Macros2020-01-12T01:45:35-08:00

Creating Graphic Elements

See how to generate a footer, 3D buttons, add a logo and create the .bmp files necessary to load onto a Reach Technology module.

Creating Graphic Elements2020-01-12T01:45:42-08:00
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