How to convert the custom font

In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert custom font into data for the Y Series module. You will first need to create a 5x8 matrix design then convert the design into hexadecimal data using the conversion table.

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Step 1 - Create a 5x8 design

Design a custom font in 5x8 matrix. In this tutorial we will be converting the following design.

Fig. 1 Sample 5x8 custom font

Step 2 - Convert the design into data

Convert the design using the conversion table below.

Fig. 2 Conversion table with sample conversion

You should get the following values with the design used in this example:
Byte 1: BFh
Byte 2: D6h
Byte 3: 5Ah
Byte 4: 6Bh
Byte 5: FDh

This tutorial is based on "RAM user font Define" in the specification.
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