[lcd4linux] Do-it-yourself USB-Interface for HD44780

[Michael R. <re...@eu...>]

Hi lcd4linux-users,

I'm posting this to the users list, because some of you may be
interested....

Till Harbaum is currently developing a very cheap and simple
USB-to-HD44780 interface. There are no SMD components, so it should be
easy to assembly. All parts are very cheap, alltogether should be around $5.

Here's his original quote:

> the first prototype is working now:
> 
> http://www.harbaum.org/till/prototyp.jpg
> 
> It can be used with the current bwct driver from lcd4linux. As you
> can see, i am using it with a 4*20 lcd. Software contrast works as
> well. I still have to add support for the backlight and a second
> controller, but despite that, the concept is working.
> 
> I wonder if i'd produce a small set of industry quality pcbs. They
> should be about $5 each. Is anyone interested?
> 
> Regards,
>  Till

So if somebody wants such a PCB, too, please email to the list.


bye, Michael

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