Oh I have the display showing something. Initially it shows lines 1 and 3 as black squares (Cleared). This is normal, I had this lcd working with the 6809 processor but that was a couple years ago and has all seeped outta my head. I was actually able to find a page that actually gives you the assembly code and pin outs for the 6811 and 12 to an lcd. Strangely it doesn't work, I tried my best to compare the code to the lcd data sheet and it seemed to all check out but I have to be honoust this is not my major... I'm more of a hobbiest. If you want to check it out here is the link:
**broken link removed**