The ubiquitous LCD (and VFD) modules based on the HD44780 controller IC can require up to 12 lines from the host. This hardware interface Design Idea reduces the connection to just one wire, allowing ...

The display featured no onboard controller, and the original driver wasn’t easily repurposed. Instead, [Ivan] decided to drive it directly from an Arduino Uno. This is easier said than done.

Arduino, the world's leading open-source hardware and software platform, today announced the launch of its next-generation UNO board, a significant re ...

Embedded systems frequently use HD44780-type LCD displays as it is considered the most popular alphanumeric display controller. The interface comprises at least 14 pins: eight for data, three for ...

Normally driving an LCD requires seven connections to pins on the display, but by using a shift register, [Phillip Warner] at Arduino Playground was able to drive an LCD using only 3 wires. The met… ...

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the automotive industry’ s first full HD 1080 p LCD video controller to include a 4- lane ...