Re: [Gumstix-users] LCD enabling on 2.6.9 kernel

[Chris R. <ch...@gl...>]

Holly Gates wrote:

> Eric,
> I actually am not using an LCD, but an electronic paper display.
> Unfortunately at this stage you would have a hard time buying one at a
> reasonable cost (unless you bought a Sony Librie ebook and took it
> apart, and then you would still need to build a display controller for
> it).

Indeed.  Add my vote to the "please please please release a 
gumstix-friendly eInk developer's kit" tally, assuming that the 
powers-that-be are keeping one. :)  Even the idea of such an option 
makes LCDs look like a poor second choice.

> The interface to it is very similar to a TFT style panel. The LCD
> peripheral on the xscale is excellent, and it can support pretty much
> any panel with a reasonably normal interface. I haven't used it for
> anything but active panel interface, but its capabilities to support
> passive and other panel types looks extensive.

That's very good to hear.  I've been hesitant to pick up an 
obscure-yet-reasonably-documented cheap LCD with my shaky knowledge of 
LCDs and controller parameters.  Perhaps I'll just bite the bullet and 
try one.  It's all about the learning.

Speaking of the LCD controller, has anyone used the LCD pads on the SMT 
breakout board?  Will the FPC connector I want to use depend on the LCD 
panel I get, or would it just be a 20-position 0.5mm connector of my 
choice?

Thanks,
~chris