BOOSTXL-SHARP128: BOOSTXL-SHARP128 backlight ?

Greetings,

Using the forum's 'Search Box' (up top) the following related postings revealed:

https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/f/166/t/781840?tisearch=e2e-quicksearch&keymatch=BOOSTXL-SHARP128#pi320995=2

As to the 'presence/absence' of a backlight - the board's schematic should identify any (potential) backlight power supply and connection - if a backlight is present...

Hi

I searched for "BOOSTXL-SHARP128 backlight" and got no answers.

I don't see how the link you provided is related to my question concerning the backlight / back illumination.

And I certainly don't intend to fiddle with the circuit board. I purchased a product from TI and expect it to work decently. This LCD is,

in my view, unusable without back illumination which is standard for even the cheapest displays I have seen.

So I'd like an official reply from TI on that.

Kind regards

Peter

Hi back,

Feel your pain - yet your response proves 'bit aggressive!'    (In response to one (the only one) who, 'took interest & attempted to aid.')

Much code was noted w/in the referenced link - the presence of a backlight (may) have been revealed - along w/ the code required to drive it.   (My group left it to you - to make that effort...)

Sharp did produce 'E-Ink' displays which are famed for consuming little power - and do 'Not' employ (nor require) backlighting.    (the room's ambient lighting must be sufficient, though.)    The display images w/in the link provided (appear) to show an 'E-Ink' display.   

Vendor agents are best able to determine the display type provided - and offer further detail...   (Yet their 'weekend arrival' has lessened - thus my 'more timely' response (suggesting 'your investigation') - should your need have been dire...)

Hi

Sorry, I certainly didn't mean to be aggressive to the person that tried to help, but I admit I was ( and I still am) annoyed by the product as sold by TI.

The price tag is  35 USD + shipping and as it stands, I find the display almost  unreadable even with good lighting.

This is why my effort to find the "nugget" in your link certainly fell a bit short (;- , I apologize.

Again sorry for the tone and thank you for your time and help.

Kind regards

Peter