im new to using lcds. but ive researhced a bit. i really dont want to buy a matrix orbital for 100 or a crystal fontz for like 90.
so im thinking of DIY. i dont want parallel because i have a printer that uses that. so i heard you have to use things called "backpacks" to convert parallel to serial. most guides dont say anything bout this.
http://www.mpja.com/viewallpict.asp?dept=361&main=122
im thinking that the first one listed there is what im looking for. im wondering how the wiring goes. and how difficult it is (like the whole thing, not just mounting the parallel-->serial)
so im thinking of DIY. i dont want parallel because i have a printer that uses that. so i heard you have to use things called "backpacks" to convert parallel to serial. most guides dont say anything bout this.
http://www.mpja.com/viewallpict.asp?dept=361&main=122
im thinking that the first one listed there is what im looking for. im wondering how the wiring goes. and how difficult it is (like the whole thing, not just mounting the parallel-->serial)