Help with interfacing MAX7456 OSD with ATMega32

[Prabhat 0]

Hello there.. I m trying to interface MAX7456 OSD with Atmel ATMega32. But I m not getting any characters on screen. Its coming grey (as expected) background but nothing else. I have programmed using CodeVision AVR. The code is given below.

#include <mega32.h>

#include <spi.h>

#include <delay.h>


#define SPI_CS PORTB.4


void main(void)

{

unsigned char ad;/*address*/

unsigned char da;/*DATA*/

unsigned char d; /*Discard echo*/

unsigned char t; /*To  modify 4th bit of OSDBL*/


// Input/Output Ports initialization

// Port A initialization

// Func7=In Func6=In Func5=In Func4=In Func3=In Func2=In Func1=Out Func0=Out 

// State7=T State6=T State5=T State4=T State3=T State2=T State1=0 State0=0 

PORTA=0x00;

DDRA=0x03;


// Port B initialization

// Func7=Out Func6=In Func5=Out Func4=Out Func3=In Func2=In Func1=In Func0=In 

// State7=0 State6=T State5=0 State4=0 State3=T State2=T State1=T State0=T 

PORTB=0x00;

DDRB=0xB0;


// Port C initialization

// Func7=In Func6=In Func5=In Func4=In Func3=In Func2=In Func1=In Func0=In 

// State7=T State6=T State5=T State4=T State3=T State2=T State1=T State0=T 

PORTC=0x00;

DDRC=0x00;


// Port D initialization

// Func7=In Func6=In Func5=In Func4=In Func3=In Func2=In Func1=In Func0=In 

// State7=T State6=T State5=T State4=T State3=T State2=T State1=T State0=T 

PORTD=0x00;

DDRD=0x00;


// Timer/Counter 0 initialization

// Clock source: System Clock

// Clock value: Timer 0 Stopped

// Mode: Normal top=FFh

// OC0 output: Disconnected

TCCR0=0x00;

TCNT0=0x00;

OCR0=0x00;


// Timer/Counter 1 initialization

// Clock source: System Clock

// Clock value: Timer 1 Stopped

// Mode: Normal top=FFFFh

// OC1A output: Discon.

// OC1B output: Discon.

// Noise Canceler: Off

// Input Capture on Falling Edge

// Timer 1 Overflow Interrupt: Off

// Input Capture Interrupt: Off

// Compare A Match Interrupt: Off

// Compare B Match Interrupt: Off

TCCR1A=0x00;

TCCR1B=0x00;

TCNT1H=0x00;

TCNT1L=0x00;

ICR1H=0x00;

ICR1L=0x00;

OCR1AH=0x00;

OCR1AL=0x00;

OCR1BH=0x00;

OCR1BL=0x00;


// Timer/Counter 2 initialization

// Clock source: System Clock

// Clock value: Timer 2 Stopped

// Mode: Normal top=FFh

// OC2 output: Disconnected

ASSR=0x00;

TCCR2=0x00;

TCNT2=0x00;

OCR2=0x00;


// External Interrupt(s) initialization

// INT0: Off

// INT1: Off

// INT2: Off

MCUCR=0x00;

MCUCSR=0x00;


// Timer(s)/Counter(s) Interrupt(s) initialization

TIMSK=0x00;


// Analog Comparator initialization

// Analog Comparator: Off

// Analog Comparator Input Capture by Timer/Counter 1: Off

ACSR=0x80;

SFIOR=0x00;


// SPI initialization

// SPI Type: Master

// SPI Clock Rate: 4000.000 kHz

// SPI Clock Phase: Cycle Half

// SPI Clock Polarity: Low

// SPI Data Order: MSB First

SPCR=0x50;

SPSR=0x00;


SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x00;

da=0x7A; //Pal and internal sync,enable display and software reset

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x00;

da=0x78; //Pal and internal sync and enable display

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x01; //VM1

da=0xC7; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x04; //DMM

da=0x20; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x05; //DMAH

da=0x00; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x06; //DMAL

da=0x00; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x07; //DMAL

da=0x01; //To display 1

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x05; //DMAH

da=0x00; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x06; //DMAL

da=0x01; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x07; //DMAL

da=0x02; //To display 2

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x05; //DMAH

da=0x00; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x06; //DMAL

da=0x02; 

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0x07; //DMAL

da=0x03; //To display 3

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


ad=0xEC; //OSDBL Read

da=0x00;  //Garbage

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da); // now d will contain the read value

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


t=(unsigned int) d;

t=t & 0xEF; // Modify 4th bit to 0

da=(unsigned char) t;

ad=0x6C; //OSDBL Write

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);


while(1)

;


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As given above I m using standard function spi.h. According to codevision AVR datasheet , the spi function is unsigned char spi(unsigned char data); This function sends a byte data, simultaneously receiving a byte. Hence I m using 'd' to discard off echo I get and to read the contents of OSDBL. Why isn't characters being displayed ?? The program is supposed to display 123. Is there anything wrong with the code ?? Please assist me as soon as possible.. I have uploaded the MAX7456 part of the circuit. Thank you.

Prabhat

[Mr.RC-Cam 129]

There's a lot of code there; I don't have enough free time to comb through it. However, I see that the wrong SPI data width was chosen:

{Your code is for 8-bit data, but the MAX has been set to 16-bit.}

ad=0x00;

ad=0x04; //DMM

da=0x20;   // THIS SHOULD BE 0x40

SPI_CS=0;

d=spi(ad);

d=spi(da);

SPI_CS=1;

delay_ms(100);[/codebox]

 

Also, I don't believe you need to do the dummy read (I don't do it). The delay is excessively long too. So, keep that in mind if you need to speed up your code.


Lastly, if your 2-channel oscope is not at the programming workstation to help you debug the code, then I would encourage you to use it. Set it up on the SPI buss. The scope will tell you everything you need to know to get this to run. Honestly, without the scope at your side you will be flying blind while writing the embedded code.

[Prabhat 0]

Thank you.. Now I m getting outout, the font size is bigger though for a 21" tv. I wanted to ask this. If I construct the circuit diagram part of the MAX7456 as in datasheet except taking care of /HSYNC, LOS (output) and /VSYNC, and I apply an input CVBS through a camera (which has capability of connecting to tv), will I get a background picture from camera without changing any settings of the above program?? If not, what settings should I change ?? Please assist. Thank you.

Edited June 2, 2009 by Prabhat

[Mr.RC-Cam 129]

To use the composite video input you will need to change VM0 (register 0x00) to use auto or external sync. All these details are in the data sheet, so it is best to consult with it.

[remzibi 0]

The chip is extremly well described in datasheet - in my unit first letters I was able to display literaly within 3 hours . Within two evenings all functions for display anything useful was ready .

I recommend to read datasheet - there are also explanations for some tips .