My system is going to be used in a control system for an experimental DIY hybrid energy station [solar,wind and may be fuel cell]. And I do not require a colored display, I am thinking for using a monochrome GLCD, with high contrast so it can be red in day light condition. The sampling [ADC ]for the sensors is going to be roughly 10 times a sec.
The sensors are for pressure, temperature [two sensors],Volts [two sensors],amps [ these are ADC based]and pluses per second [2 digital inputs] and may need one more ADC based [not sure at the moment].
I will be able to write the code no problem with that , I just need some theory. for displaying , I have experience with ADCs though not so many at t time in one circuit , but should be able to it.
My many concern is the display , will this resolution slow the working, will it work or do I need to stick with 240x128? are there any GLCDs in 240x128 in 4.5inch by 3.5 inch sizes?
and most important is if I need to display analog dial kind of readings on this display how do I go about doing it, again theory is needed not the code.
I mean do Need to store the image [in hex] on the memory and use it? how do I show the movement of the dial [the pointer] to show the reading? in short how do I do the animation of the pointer to display real time readings.
@WP100 , thanks for the Info, I have something similar in mind but want to make it a bit fancy.
Please look at the LCD in the attachment, I am thinking of using one of these or similar. Cause these will give a good contrast and hence will be visible [readable] even in day light or direct sun light.
These are specifically sunlight readable.
And this is off topic, if I use a 16 bit or a 32 bit PIC can I run a colored LCD, with similar format?