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Will 2x16 Parallel LCD work with BOE?

RFrenetteRFrenette Posts: 10
edited 2011-11-17 15:39 in General Discussion
I'm looking for a LCD that will work with the BOE in the BASIC Stamp Discovery Kit. Will the 2x16 Parallel do the trick? If so, do I need any other parts to connect it, as I don't see a 2x7 socket on the board.

Thanks!

Comments

  • PJAllenPJAllen Banned Posts: 5,065
    edited 2011-11-17 15:37
    You can use one alright, but it'll cost you several I/O pins. It's a lot easier to implement a serial LCD, even if it costs a few more $$.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2011-11-17 15:39
    The Parallel LCD will work with the BoE, but there's no socket. You'd have to run short jumper wires from the 2 x 7 connector to the breadboard area. A Serial LCD has fewer connections ... only 3 including +5V and Ground and there are 3-wire jumper cables available. It would be easier to use than the Parallel LCD. You can also buy pins from Parallax (and others) that go into the breadboard area and stick up enough to plug a cable onto it. You could use these with the Parallel LCD if you want.
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