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Old 11-25-2012, 07:56 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Hello Meelis, I like the mods you've made to the code. Is it possible to get a larger display? I did look and discovered there are 16x3s and 16x4s available. Since you have so many more items to view...thought this might be the natural addition. LCD Character Display Modules & Accessories | Mouser
LCD Character Display Modules & Accessories | Mouser

I assume these might work? How much trouble is it to solder a screen on?
Do you have any currently available with the green 16x2 LCD? Thanks...
Hi,
I personally have not seen a point to add bigger screen - you see 4 values in one screen and you just flip between screens to see other values.
If this larger screen has standard 16 pin interface on top of it, then it probably works, but it needs code changes to put 8 values to one screen.

your second link seems that it has standard 16 pin interface
NHD-0416BZ-NSW-BBW Newhaven Display | Mouser

I addes some new images to my gallery page.
MPGuino trip computer - Gallery

There is also few pics about enclosures I made from plywood.
Front panel is made from CD enclosure - masked screen area with electrical tape, then spray-painted enclosure. After that removed tape and voila! Now there is transparent LCD window without cutting rectangulat hole to plywood.




I also have some green displays available.

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