Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a tutorial on how to program one of those dot matrix lcd displays? I'm not talking about those 2 or 4 line displays where write in the letters, I'm refering to those 128x64 displays or similar. Thanks
dot matrix lcd display
Nov 09, 2007
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Which brand and model?, they vary. The datasheet is the best place to start.
If you want to do it the easy way, try these:
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Dave.
Are you are interfacing with a microcontroller? If so, depending on the LCD, and the micro someone may have done the hard work for you already and written a neat routine for it. Post a little more info.
Regards James
Yes, I wish to program with a microcontroller. In regards to what item I am talking about, see this link
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Thanks Dave, but missed the URL by that much :-)
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I don't know about other micros but for the Epson SED1520 LCD controller and AVR there are routines already written, as revealed by a quick search of the Bascom AVR forum and the AVR freaks forum.
James
Some of these links deal with interfacing pcs to graphic lcds.
There are people who charge for driver librarys
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There's LCDstudio at
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Also try the software at Matrix Orbital, but it's primarily geared to their products,
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Crystalfonz might have something as well.
Someone has created some free functions for the KS0108 devices at
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but you might be able to convert them for use with the SED1520.
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