Help needed with LCD module

[nigelmercier]

I've just built a device with three 7-segment LEDs, but it simply isn't bright enough when used outside. I've decided to redesign it to use an LCD, and to drop the third digit.

The display needs to be between 15mm and 21mm high, with multiplexed inputs: I have a limited number of PIC outputs (I'm currently using 10, but I've got 3 spare). The display must have pins, or solder terminals (unless anyone knows how to connect to a zebra-strip connector without a zebra-strip!)

My choice seems to be either a 7-segment LCD, or a character display module.

I'm having difficulty sourcing a two digit 7-segment LCD, so I guess I could use a 3 or 3.5 digit one. Any thoughts on this?

I've found a number of 2x8 character LCDs. Can these be used in 1x8 mode, with double-height characters?

 

[jpanhalt]

I've found a number of 2x8 character LCDs. Can these be used in 1x8 mode, with double-height characters?

Here is a project that used 4x height characters that might interest you: https://www.phanderson.com/lcd106/lcd115.html

John