Hi! May I know an alternative or substitute for 16x2 alphanumeric lcd based on HD44780 controller. This is not available in our country so I am hoping to find one that can replace it for my project, a speedometer with odometer. Thanks!
I searched that Hitachi HD44780 is already obsolete. And I also find sites selling online but they are from India and US. Shipping will take time so that is not an option for me. Here is the pdf of available LCDs. View attachment LCD VFD LED DISPLAY.pdf Hope you find one.
I have found several posts that indicate that this driver is compatible with HD44780 like http://www.lcdforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3902 but you should compare the datasheet of the two drivers to be sure.
Another option is to ask the shop that sells them.
Thank you so much. I've downloaded the data sheet the of LCD you've mentioned and I will compare the two. I'll also go to the store tomorrow.
Thanks again.
Ow, Yes, you're right. This is different from what you've described. Sorry my mistake. But I think it is also compatible so I'll compare the three. Thanks for the data sheet for S6A0069 controller.
In addition, you'll also hardly find an alphanumeric LCD display with byte parallel interface that doesn't use a HD44780 compatbile controller. In so far, the thread is imagining non-existing problems from the start.
There are small detail differences between the various HD44780 compatible controllers, usually they can be ignored