how to print '' char to LCD

[rret]

with a HD44780-based LCD, how does one print the \ char?
i tried "\\" but a weird different char printed out instead.
any ideas?
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[Shane Rowell]

:=with a HD44780-based LCD, how does one print the \ char?
:=i tried "\\" but a weird different char printed out instead.
:=any ideas?

I think that you need to look at the character table. I believe that it is slightly diferent than the standard ascii table.

Shane
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[Robert Holmer]

:=with a HD44780-based LCD, how does one print the \ char?
:=i tried "\\" but a weird different char printed out instead.
:=any ideas?

If the "\" is not implemented in the standard character ROM it is possible to design your own character and put it into the CGRAM. To print it out one has to write another character which corresponds to the address in CGRAM or write a function which translates ASCII (or whatever) code to the code for your display.

Best wishes,
Rob
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[Neutone]

:=with a HD44780-based LCD, how does one print the \ char?
:=i tried "\\" but a weird different char printed out instead.
:=any ideas?

I use this for a character resource

/*-------------------------------------------------------------------
Character resource

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