2x20 display using a i2c shift register

[Zap-o]

I want some of you input on using this chip as just the data lines on a 2x20 display.

search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=296-13746-5-ND

I am toying with the idea to make my parallel display somewhat serial by using the I2C method. Any thoughts?

My display would still require me to use the RW, RS and E lines but using the I2C chip I could free up 6 I/O pins on the propeller.

[John Abshier]

This link uses a different chip: http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/cols/nv/vol5/col/nv109.pdf

The chip you referenced has drain only outputs. Will that work with the lcd?

John Abshier

[Zap-o]

@ John Abshier

I think that the outputs would have to be pulled high. Ill look over the link.

[Zap-o]

WOW ^^ That link is soooo what I am looking in to doing. Thanks you are a life saver.

[Peter Jakacki]

You could go even simpler than this with just a plain old shift register.
http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=788280

If you can burn PIC chips I also have code for a serial LCD on an 8-pin PIC.

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*Peter*

[Zap-o]

I can burn PIC Chips could you shoot me over the code. I think it would help me learn a great deal.