Ok. Next step is to run your with initialization only. Don't send any text as yet.
Run the initialization code and you should see two rows.
If you have requested a cursor you should see the cursor on the first position (underline, box, flashing - depending on what you selected).
If you do not see this then the problem is either the initialization code or your wiring.
Edit: Albert beat me to it.
Run the initialization code and you should see two rows.
If you have requested a cursor you should see the cursor on the first position (underline, box, flashing - depending on what you selected).
If you do not see this then the problem is either the initialization code or your wiring.
Edit: Albert beat me to it.