ComputerVoltageSources

Hi Dave
sorry for the delay. i had PAYING gigs all weekend
(all too rare!)

2nd question first:


--- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
wrote:
> 
> Do people want a blank screen on power up or a default message?  I put 
> messages on both of my previous designs.  What should it display?
> 

IMHO, it should say: 
"CVS LCD display"
"by Dave Brown"

you should get a curtain call for all your work.... god knows there
ain't no money in it!
;'>


--- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
wrote:

>
> My display spec has a set of pre-programmed default fonts for the 
> eight user defined characters.  What do people want?  My treble clef 
> really sux.  Can someone design a better one 

i tried hard but the 'squint factor' proved to me time after time that
 your trebele clef is the best compromise with the 7x5 grid without
becoming an ampersand

> or have a better 
> suggestion for these eight characters?

i reviewed the character set and here are my thoughts

after i thought about it ...
i like the hex and decimal symbols... kudos!

i think we need an Up and Down arrow more than a natural sign or
sharp. The natural is only relevant in the context of a key signature
and that's WAY outside the capabilities of the display.
i'll grant you that having a dedicated flat instead of a plain
lower-caste "b" is a a little more readable, but the ASCII crosshatch
will do fine for a sharp.

For myself, i'd never use the clefs or the note symbols but i can't
think of anything MORE applicable so they win by default.

that's my $.02

and , as ever, THANKS for all your hard work
-doc













> Dave
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