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Embedded linux LCD not calibrated
I have attached a new LCD to my embedded Linux device and when I run the system I found that it is shifted to the right. (the display starts from the middle of the LCD)
I found 2 frame buffer drivers ...
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Writes to FrameBuffer /dev/fb0 do not seem to change graphics screen
In attempting to write directly to the graphics frame buffer /dev/fb0 , (Ubuntu 12.04) , the graphics screen does not change.
Has Ubuntu 12.04 invalidated the use of /dev/fb0 , or does it need to be ...
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Setting Framebuffer splash resolution when exiting X
I installed a copy of BackTrack 5 R2 (Ubuntu 10.04) to my HDD and dual-booted with Windows 7. After a bit of tweaking I set about updating the native Intel drivers because it was only allowing me to ...
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How to redirect and use the framebuffer?
I need to work on the framebuffer to record what is being rendered.
Now, I figure out how to convert the framebuffer in an image, I'm currently unable to obtain a constant stream of data from the fb ...
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modetest.c from libdrm tests lists no framebuffers
I wanted to play with KMS since it seems to be the preferred low-level graphics library on Linux. However, after compiling the appropriate modetest.c version (2.4.32, since that's the version of ...
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When would I use FBDEV vs DRM vs DSS?
I'm new to Linux graphics, and I'm interested in developing a graphics driver. I see that Linux supports three methods for writing graphics to the display device
FBDEV
DRM
DSS2
When would I use ...
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Problems when using the framebuffer device directly
I am writing a program using the framebuffer device directly and I have three problems there.
1) The only way I can set the screen resolution correct is by passing the kernel option during boot:
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