This section talks about using LCDproc with LCD displays that use the lb216 chipset.
ChrisDebenham Sun Systems Engineer<chris.debenham@aus.sun.com>Heres a bit more info on the display. It is the LB216 and is made by R.T.N. Australia The web page for it is http://www.nollet.com.au/ It is a serial 16x2 LCD with software controllable backlight. They also make 40x4 displays (which I'll be getting one of soon :-) ) 3 wire connection (5V,0V and serial), 2400 or 9600 bps. 8 custom characters 40*83.5MM size made in australia :-)
DEVICE
Select the output device to use [default: /dev/lcd]
BRIGHTNESS
Set the initial brightness [default: 255; legal: 0 - 255]
2400 | 9600 }
Set the the baud rate to use when communicating with the LCD.
If not given, the default is 9600.
yes | no }
Reinitialize the LCD's BIOS [default: no; legal: yes, no]