Small OLED Recommends.... - Page 1
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author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 06:14:35 pm
content: Any recommendations for small OLED graphic displays that fit this general description:Small - 100x30 pixels or so (a little more a little less is fine)Small outline relative to the screen sizeAny interface is workable - no need for any fancy onboard driver. Just need to be able to turn pixels on/offMonochromeLowest cost practical while still being safe for a commercial release (ie: no random Ali Express)Commonly available from safe distribution preferred.Predictable product lifecycleHigh-brightness sunlight readable is a bonusBonus if they are common enough to have some usable code support libraries for AVR or PIC MCU'sThis company seems legitimate......https://www.winstar.com.tw/products/oled-module.htmlEDIT: Looks that they are a Taiwanese company. Not a problem as long as they are reliable.

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 06:51:24 pm
content: I'm pretty sure you will be asked for the volume you need...

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 09:01:39 pm
content: Yep.... about 500-1000 annualSmall qty.Short and misplld from my mobile......

author: krish2487
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 09:35:05 pm
content: any specific reason why a SPI/I2C 128x64 oled module wouldn't do??you might even get a decent price considering the quantity requirement??they already have a controller on board so finding libraries will be fairly easy.. IIRC Adafruit has something for that as well..they are fairly mature and easily available..Ok, you don't need to go aliexpress for them..infact the company you linked to has a fairly common one found floating on the Internet..https://www.winstar.com.tw/products/oled-module/graphic-oled-display/0_96-oled-i2c.htmlI am just curious as to the very specific requirements for the OLED, that's all.. especially since a more "standard" one is very common with very close specs..Hope this helps!! :-)

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 09:54:11 pm
content: Quote from: krish2487 on September 12, 2018, 09:35:05 pmI am specifically looking for a totally normal, standard part. I2C or SPI is fine - like I said 'Any interface is workable'.As a ballpark - I wrote 100x30 but 128x32 is a common arrangement and just fine.The desired placement is on the edge of an enclosure. The goal is to find a display that has as little above/below the active screen area as possible as the physical hight if the display will likely determine the final height of the enclosure. Hoping to have as thin an enclosure as practical.Adafruit is not an OEM dealer (at least not a good one) - they make kits to experiment with. At this qty level, I would be going through a distributor of some sort. Not nearly enough to go factory direct, but far too many to go with Adafruit. I need to buy these for at least a few years with some confidence. If the part changes or is discontinued - it will force a re-design. Not good.

author: wholder
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 10:45:54 pm
content: Check out:https://www.buydisplay.com/default/oled-displayWayne

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2018, 11:52:06 pm
content: Quote from: wholder on September 12, 2018, 10:45:54 pmThat looks like a fairly typical Chinese outfit, with the pros and cons those come with. I'm not sure they can guarantee availability.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2018, 10:37:40 pm
content: I got a response from the Winstar US office with data and a quote. The pricing is better than expected, but the leadtimes for small qty is 11-16 weeks. I have asked them if there is a list of stock products that I can design around to prevent a 3-month lead-time.I looked at the options from Newhaven. They are physically too big relative to the viewable screen area and drastically more expensive. Kind of pushes them off as an option.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2018, 11:32:13 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on September 14, 2018, 10:44:08 pmOh yes - I see. Same everything, same controller. Insane 1/pc pricing!!!

author: dcarr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2018, 01:55:34 am
content: Insane in a good way?

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2018, 04:12:37 am
content: Lower cost than I expected.Short and misplld from my mobile......

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2025, 09:40:31 am
content: Meghan did you check the date of this post ?7 years........