looking for a tiny LCD - Page 1
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author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:36:37 pm
content: constraints:view area needs to be ~ 60x50mm, +/- 5mm of tolerance is acceptablephysical dimension must be under 70x70mm (I don't have more space)acceptable features:I'd like to deal with a pure pixel-driven lcdsay 96x64..128x64 pixel is okSPI, or parallel interface (8-bit 6800-type parallel interface? z80-type? they are both ok)passive LCD please (it needs to be power supplied by tiny battery)backlight-option is not requested3.3V or 5Vhobby purpose -> no production quality requested, large availability is not requesteddo you have any tips for me?I am going to design a very tiny portable engine

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:42:17 pm
content: Chose the one you likedhttps://world.taobao.com/search/search.htm?_ksTS=1467646625784_330&spm=a21bp.7806943.20151106.1&_input_charset=utf-8&navigator=all&json=on&q=12864&callback=__jsonp_cb&cna=ShKvDz0uo28CAbrLBSzQ%2FPF5&abtest=_AB-LR517-LR854-LR895-PR517-PR854-PV895_2462

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:43:37 pm
content: is it possible to purchase them line on ebay?I live in Europe/Italy (hope the shipping is not a problem)

author: Signal32
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:47:26 pm
content: The only thing that I know of that comes close to your requirements is the Transistor tester LCD, but the view area is bit smaller than what you need:View Area : 55x30Size: 65mm x 40mm5mW Powerhttp://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32294365696.htmlhttp://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32294365390.html

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:51:02 pm
content: mmm, most of those LCDs seem equal to LCDs offered by Adafruit and seedstudiodefinitively too big or too small, for my applicationalso, the thickness has a constraint: no more than 4mmbutthisLCD is interesting, it's 66x38mm, 192x96 pixel, very thick

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 03:54:42 pm
content: Quote from: Signal32 on July 04, 2016, 03:47:26 pmyes, it's not a piece of cake to find out the proper LCD, ironically LCDs with a built-in Toshiba T6K04 driver happen to be perfect for my needs, unfortunately they are a customization by TI

author: Kilrah
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 04:02:54 pm
content: Quote from: legacy on July 04, 2016, 03:51:02 pmThe thickness is obviously due to the backlight assembly that you can probably remove.

author: picandmix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 04:51:55 pm
content: Have a look at this EU based range of lcds.http://www.lcd-module.com/products/dog.html

author: MT
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 10:56:26 pm
content: TME have surprisingly large selection of LCD's, quite affordable to.http://www.tme.eu/en/

author: Buriedcode
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2016, 11:49:47 pm
content: I have ordered from 'artronic' a few times via ebay. Ended up using some of their displays in a batch of 10 units, never had any issues with quality. Using both the transflective, and transmissive - the transflective one being the one you're after.http://www.artronic.com.pl/o_produkcie.php?id=1143?Glass is ~3mm thick, pins are 0.1" grid, view area is 60x33, dimensions 48.5x68. I cannot say much about their customer service, never had to deal with it, but at the time I was stunned by the price, about £6 a unit, and that included adding the backlight to the cost.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2016, 12:58:43 am
content: Not LCD, but the OLED displays from Adafruit are very nice wiith a SPI interface. I have the 1.27" 128x96 pixel display and really like it.The1.27" 128x96 OLEDor the1.5" 128x128 OLED.I wrote my own library for them to reduce program memory, but the Adafruit is okay if you're not limited for memory.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2016, 01:39:27 am
content: Quote from: MarkF on July 05, 2016, 12:58:43 amThose are ridiculously overpriced... as in 10x more. Even if you mount them on a PCB and add some extra sub-$1 components they should still be <$10. Look here for example:http://www.buydisplay.com/default/oled-displayOP may also try looking around on that site, others here have reported good success buying from them.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2016, 03:23:33 am
content: Quote from: amyk on July 05, 2016, 01:39:27 amI agree for the RAW displays you linked. But, that'snotwhat you're paying for. The Adafruit breakboards generate the proper voltages (from 5VDC) and level shifting of signal lines (for TTL signals) and a MicroSD slot for extra memory. They are a little pricey; but they are plug and play.

author: ale500
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 05:31:25 am
content: I second the ones from electronic assembly (lcd-module.com). The DOG serie. They are thin, have something in the size you want, and theywork. There are datasheets. I use the 132x32 and 160x104 versions. They need a few capacitors and have serial interface. And backlight options are available, but you may push the dept beyond your stated 4 mm.

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 12:51:56 pm
content: maybe the above LCD is useful for another project I have in my to-do-listlcdmax size: 64x37mmview area: 55x32mm

author: moreab
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 10, 2016, 09:16:19 am
content: Use OLED display 128*64 with 0.96" dimension

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2016, 03:22:48 pm
content: Quote from: moreab on July 10, 2016, 09:16:19 amOP requires very low power, powered from a small battery so OLED probably not a good choice.

author: 22swg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 07:41:46 am
content: The Textstar cw-lcd-02 is serial 2x16 50x26x6mm , not sure if still available also found thishttps://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/grove-i2c-lcd-display-w-universal-grove-cable.html.