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Re: LCD Support PCB Rev. X00 and Programmed Chip available

2007-04-30 by thealisonproject

Hello all

Does anyone know an alternate for the Seiko 16x2 LCD as it is no
longer listed from Mouser.

Thanks
Chris



--- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "John Loffink"
<jloffink@...> wrote:
>
> I have a limited number of LCD Support PC Boards Rev. X00 and programmed
> Atmel ATTINY2313 chips with code by David Brown available.  Some
photos and 
> an Excel spreadsheet bill of materials are posted in the Yahoo
groups photo 
> and file sections.  Dave has some videos at his web site.  After
these are 
> gone I do not plan on making any more.
> 
> MAKE SURE YOU RELOAD THE PARTS LIST FROM THE WEB SITE.  THE PART NUMBER
> FOR THE LCD HAS CHANGED.  We found a Seiko LCD from Mouser that exactly 
> matches the stacking footprint of this PCB.  Don't use the apparently 
> identical Lumex 16x2 LCD as it reverses power and ground connections
and 
> WILL fry your LCD.
> 
> The LCD Support PCB adds support for a 16x2 LCD display for the PSIM
or CVS.
> 
> Characters are written by sending MIDI data to the device.  It also
has a 
> MIDI in/out subcircuit for adding MIDI to a PSIM.  Finally, it can be 
> configured to operate as a standalone MIDI monitor.  PCB by John
Loffink, 
> AVR code by Dave Brown.  The LCD and LCD support PCB mount directly 
> to a front panel using 2/56" standoffs and screws.
> 
> The board can run off +15 V or + 5 V power.  Using +15 V requires a
heatsink
> for the 7805 5 V regulator, as shown.  It has a 4/6 pin MOTM/Blacet 
> compatible power connector.
> 
> Cost is $15 for the PC board Rev. X00, programmed Atmel ATTINY2313,
> four ΒΌ inch #2/56 screws for mounting the LCD inconspicuously to a black
> faceplate, and four #2 washers.  Shipping is extra for orders
outside of the
> US and Canada.  Additional parts for these boards from Mouser cost
about $42
> 
> for the LCD function including LCD and $3 for the MIDI function using 
> inexpensive MIDI connectors.
> 
> Email me for payment details.
> 
> John Loffink
> The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
> http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
> The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
> http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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