LCD software

[SegiY]

Anyone know any good software to run on a LCD display through the parrallel port? i've just made one and want to try a few different programs to see which i like best.
It's a 16x2 line standard sort of thin, back lit though.

[Wiggo]

There's some links to software in these articles. ;)

http://www.bit-tech.net/article/77/

http://www.bit-tech.net/article/48/

[Maxpowers]

any one have instructions or good web sites on how to make the LCD pannels?

[Wiggo]

Sorry but ya buy them as makin' one would be far to expensive. ;)

[SegiY]

not counting the stuff i already have, mine cost me $50.
It's backlit though :D
Got to get it working first :( pullerd it aapart last night and a few wires had come adrift.

[Maxpowers]

no i didnt mean Literaly making one i ment buying the parts ei screen and so on and pluggin it all together like which pins go where and stuff.. i saw a guide for it but its gone now..

[SegiY]

yeah, thats what i've done here is some:

http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_diy_lcd/

http://www.gideontech.com/guides/lcd/

[Bahamut Zer0]

Making it yourself is definatly cheaper than buying one. All you need is a spare hour or so to gather equipment and a lcd from your local electronics store and a soldering iron. You can buy pre-made ones from stores that have colored backlights etc, but youre in for some serious dough to cover that expense. Besides, wheres the fun in that? :)

Most stores only stock crappy 2x16line lcd displays anyway. Youll have to have a harder look around where you live for bigger ones. I was lucky- I got mine ordered specially for me for 30buks. (20x4 backlit). I already had a soldering iron (who doesnt?) and the wire etc cost under $1.

An hour or so later and I had me a fully working backlit lcd.

[SegiY]

auw :(
i was lazy and just brought a 2x16 back lit from dickies for some stupid price, and i knew i was getting ripped off.