Getting LCD panels in low quantity - Page 1
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author: bpye
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 12:23:51 pm
content: I am currently working on a project that calls for an LCD however I'm struggling to find how I can source these reliably for a project that I only intend to make 5-10 units of. I need a 2.8" LCD, and on aliexpress.com and such I have found 2.8" panels that fit within my physical constraints but ordering from such a website obviously leads to the concern that the display will disappear tomorrow. For reference something likehttp://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-8-inch-TFT-LCD-screen-display-ILI9341-40-pin-plug-in-type-support-8-16/32625729884.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201602_2_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_1&btsid=6055b455-c01d-412b-bcf9-4fbfb92edc5eis what I am looking for. Has anyone got any suggestions for how I can source this kind of display?

author: nowlan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 12:33:52 pm
content: http://www.newhavendisplay.com/gets mentioned a bit

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 02:09:52 pm
content: buydisplay.com

author: andyturk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 03:35:44 pm
content: Quote from: Skimask on April 05, 2016, 02:09:52 pmSeconded.

author: bpye
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 03:48:51 pm
content: I looked at newhaven before and unfortunately they didn't have what I wanted. buydisplay.com however looks great, they have a suitable display (http://www.buydisplay.com/default/serial-spi-2-8-tft-lcd-module-display-320x240-optional-touch-screen) so unless anyone has a better suggestion I think I'll go with them. Now I just need to see where I can get a gasket for the display manufactured since I need to mask off part of the display between the enclosure and the panel.

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 07:12:03 pm
content: I've got a few of those 2.8" that I've played around with. Work well enough, price is right, etc.

author: Rutger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2016, 01:26:20 pm
content: What about a Nokia 5110 LCD Display Module, it is cheap has build-in driver and might work for you.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2016, 04:56:30 pm
content: http://wayengineer.com/?I also got 100 LCD's from iTeadStudio, not board mounted. So you can get your proto running on demo kits. Then buy the separate display. If you ask, they will sell, anyone mostly.But beware, buying an type of LCD now can mean that type is obsolete next year.

author: RogerRowland
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 06:28:56 am
content: Quote from: bpye on April 05, 2016, 12:23:51 pmObvious question - why not just order 10 and be done with it?

author: JoeO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 08:14:04 am
content: Quote from: RogerRowland on April 08, 2016, 06:28:56 amExactly.The displays are $5 American each. Not exactly a huge outlay.Additionally, you can not guarantee any company will stock these?