Re: [Lcd4linux-devel] support for KS 0108 controller

[Luis C. <lfc...@lf...>]

Hi!
>
>>
>> Isn't the KS0108 somehow compatible to the HD44780? Or am I mixing
>> things up here?
>>
> I am afraid it is not. It is graphics only and no 4 bit mode. But it
> doesn't look to complicated. Most complicated is my connection scheme. I
> wan't to connect it to my i2c bus. (Stupid me!) I have two options for
> this, one is using a slightly exotic 16 bit IO expander. Or using 2
> 'standard' PCF8574 devices, one for 8 data lines and one for the control
> lines. Personally I favor the second option, since ironing is less
> complicated.

I would go for a two PCF8574 devices.
Easier to maintain, I would guess...
And also more simple integration with current code.

-- 
Luis Correia