Thread: Parallel to serial converter
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Re: Parallel to serial converter
Most character based LCD that use a Hitachi equivalent controller have a 4 bit mode which reduces the number of pins used. For about 50$ you can buy a serial LCD. There are also some pre-programed pic chips to make your own serial LCD. Stay away from graphic LCDs. They can be very complex.