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re: LCD hardware.
A bigger display would be nice, but the source we have for the freeduino only has a 16x2 offering for $10.
http://www.nkcelectronics.com/16x2-l...backli162.html Simplified ordering is nice too.
Ok, I bought one of those 16x2 to play with. AND an $18 20x4 from
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...roducts_id=256
(100 or more= $14.36!!)