Connector for parallel LCD module
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I need to connect a parallel LCD module. The LCD has a 14-pin header
that's apparently designed to be soldered to a circuit board.
I've been unable to find a connector. I considered soldering wires
directly to the LCD pins or soldering the LCD to a proto board and
then solder wires/connector to the board.
Has anyone come up with a better solution for this?
Thanks,
Marylou
that's apparently designed to be soldered to a circuit board.
I've been unable to find a connector. I considered soldering wires
directly to the LCD pins or soldering the LCD to a proto board and
then solder wires/connector to the board.
Has anyone come up with a better solution for this?
Thanks,
Marylou
Comments
* You can get a 14-pin pc-board connector and piggyback the display to
another board. This is how alot of the serial converter boards do it.
* You can buy a 14-pin IDC connector that uses every other conductor on a
0.050 spacing 28-conductor ribbon cable. We do this at work - we use the
unused conductors for keypad lighting and display heater control.
*You can buy an 14-pin MTA connector and hand insertion tool and make a
cable (good luck finding the 0.100 ribbon cable) We do this at work also --
These are funny red IDC connectors that accept a special cable. You need the
tool to insert the wires properly.
Original Message
> I need to connect a parallel LCD module. The LCD has a 14-pin header
> that's apparently designed to be soldered to a circuit board.
>
> I've been unable to find a connector. I considered soldering wires
> directly to the LCD pins or soldering the LCD to a proto board and
> then solder wires/connector to the board.
>
> Has anyone come up with a better solution for this?