7 segment displays how does it work

[dnoize]

i know fs lcd, but my computers dont have a parralel port and i dont like usb2parallel converters.

the futaba's i have here can be configured to be used with the hitachi interface (it only takes soldering a few bridges with a smd resistor.)

I found these on ebay for something like 7 us $ !!!

By default they are configured for serial use, but as said, they can be reconfigured for parallel use.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123


Stef


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[Stijn]

hey steff

where do I plug it in and how can i get it to work?

Stijn

[dnoize]

the vfd in the ebay link above ?

it needs to be reconfigured for paralel use and then it can be used with any hardware using the hitachi protocol.

for examble the program fslcd that buddym mentioned. In that case you hook it up to the parallel port.

Stef

[Stijn]

ok,

thanks
it's all a bit more clear for me. Stil difficult but a bit more clear. I' sharing my info with a friend he's a software writer (makes his own media player etc. really cool) And hopefully my cockpit is equiped with a MCP very soon

Stijn

[Buddym]

yeah, fslcd connects to the parallel port, but there is not even a card, just the cable and the LCD displays! very inexpensive way to get some data displayed! I will see if I can find the info get it to you. When I used it I just cut the end off of a printer cable and soldered the wires to the LCD pins. Post back in a bit after I find all of the info.

No parallel port is the reason I started looking at connecting with USB and/or ethernet.

BuddyM

Edit

The link for FSLCD is: http://www.mikkila.org/fsbus/lcd/index_e.php