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2X16 LCD Connections - Ribbon Cable?

BobBob Posts: 9
edited 2004-08-06 12:51 in BASIC Stamp
I'm building the "Expansion Made Easy" Circuit demonstrating the MCP23016 (N&V May 2004) and have just purchased a Hitachi 2 X 16 LCD without wires - Question: What is the best way to connect it to my Board of Education [noparse][[/noparse]equipped with a BS2P].· Literally, what is the best way to soldier wires to the LCD and subsequently plug the other ends into the breadboard on the BOE.· I was thinking of purchasing some ribbon cable.· Am I on the right track or would anyone suggest anything different.

Thanks,· Bob in Jacksonville

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  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2004-08-05 02:38
    If you're just experimenting, you may want to use 22-guage solid wire -- the stripped ends can be plugged right into your BOE. Ribbin cable is a bit tricky to deal with; and you'll have to add something to the BOE end to allow the connection

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  • BobBob Posts: 9
    edited 2004-08-06 12:51
    22-gauge solid wire worked great! And, I've got the N&V May 2004 up and running! Thanks, Bob
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