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Originally Posted by cmags
The OBDuino and MPGuino are both coded specifically for Hitachi HD44780 LCD displays. I know that some OLED displays are built with the same controller, and should in theory work. If the VFD comes with the same controller, its probably good as well. However, I can say that the timing does seem to be a little touchy. I had some other "equivalent" displays that just wouldn't stay running right and the issue wouldn't go away until I purchased the "official" LCD. Definitely at your own risk, but if you have a HD44780 equivalent controller, then you should be good to try it out.
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Noritake makes VFDs with an HD44780-compatible controller. I picked up a few surplus ones years ago, and a few are probably still in the closet at my parents'. If I ever get around to putting together an MPGuino, I could try one out and see.