Could someone please tell me where it would be possible to buy a small LCD screen, say six to ten inches square. This would be to connect to a small pc/104 or embedded computer. Something semi-portable. Dosen`t have to be high resolution, just 256 colours.
What kind of interface? If you want a bare panel - implying that the embedded PC has an LCD controller onboard - try earthlcd.com - earthlcd also sells analog-LCD adapter boards, pretty costly though. The smallest common size that is really easily interfaced to most SBCs is 6.8", VGA resolution. If you don't mind doing your own research to get the pinouts (which I've lost :( but would try to find if you're interested) I have one or two of these lying about that I could sell you. I used these panels with a Geode-based SBC.
You can also repurpose the 6.4" (VGA-resolution) TFT-LCD out of a Toshiba Libretto 50CT/70CT. These are readily purchased as spare parts on ebay, but data is printed in cuneiform on sheets of unobtanium...
A better answer could be given if you would specify:
if the SBC is already chosen, or if you have flexibility over the choice of machine. If the machine type is flexible, then you might do best just to buy a small laptop.
if you need a complete housed module, or just the panel and inverter.
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