AVR-Chat

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 08:05:16PM -0000, Frank P wrote:
> Zack,
> I have seen many LCDs sourced out of HK or China and was concerned
> about quality and customer service. I was hoping to get a few
> recommended vendors that would be both economical and provide good
> customer service.
> 
> Since this is my first attempt to put my ATTiny to use, I'll probably
> need some good examples, etc.

You are using a generic text LCD with built-in Hitachi-compatible
controller? Then use any darn thing for prototyping. Sweat the quality
and size near the end of the project.

Years ago when salesmen actually came to pay sales calls I put out a
call for 2x20 text LCDs with LED backlight. Got about 12 free samples,
about half were accompanied by a salesman. Already had my hardware
running. Rigged three different cables based on the pinouts I had seen.
Salesman would hand me a sample never expecting it to actually be used,
but 60 seconds later I had it running. Many had not seen their own
product running because quite frankly their company represented darn
near any electronic component they could sign up.

Putting two units side by side there were significant differences in
appearance. I found no relationship between price and appearance other
than the best looking was nearly the least expensive. Having seen their
product next to others many knew not to bother with a followup hoping
for a P.O.

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David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly@HiWAAY.net
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