PIC16F877A and LCD

winson · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 24

Hi friends,

I was developed my remote control project(UART) by using PIC16F877A, now I was planning to add a LCD display to the remote control but I don't know much about the LCD.

So what type of LCD do I need to choose?
Then roughly what is programming method for each type of LCD?

I have search through the internet for information, but on the whole still not clear about the LCD stuff....

Any suggestions or comments are appreciate.

Thanks a lot. Wink

Izzy · Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 106

Get a SERIAL LCD. It will take all your headache away.

You can use your UART from the PIC to communicate with the LCD. I think you can find it in

www.sparkfun.com

PCM programmer · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 21708

The standard type is a 16x2 parallel interface LCD.
For examples, look on this website:
http://www.crystalfontz.com/products/index-std.html
The controllers used on these LCDs are all compatible with the standard
HD44780 controller. The Flex driver works with these LCDs.
http://www.ccsinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24661

winson · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 24

Thanks everybody for providing all the valuable information.

I really have to spend some time to decide using which type of LCD, either serial type or parallel type.

Anyways, thanks everybody for give me a clear picture about the LCD displaying.