lcdputs command

Synopsis

lcdputs <string>

Description

The lcdputs command prints a string to the video framebuffer at the current cursor position.

string

Text string to display on the video console

Examples

Print a simple string:

=> lcdputs "Hello World"

Combine with setcurs to position text:

=> setcurs 10 5
=> lcdputs "Positioned text"

Print multiple lines:

=> setcurs 0 0
=> lcdputs "Line 1"
=> setcurs 0 1
=> lcdputs "Line 2"

Configuration

The lcdputs command is available if CONFIG_CMD_VIDEO=y.

See also

• video command - video command with subcommands

• setcurs command - set cursor position

Return value

The return value $? is 0 (true) on success, 1 (false) on failure.