Looking for small 16 x 2 LCD module

[GizmoWizard]

Anybody know where I could find a very small 16 x 2 LCD module (with the standard HD44780-compatible interface)?

I've done quite a bit of web surfing/seeking, but can't find one small enough (with the actual character display area somewhere in the neighborhood of .3" x 1" (or less).

 

[mstechca]

I think you are asking for something that is impossible.

In order for a manufacturer to meet your request, they have to shrink the pixels, and cram them all together, and you will be lucky if you can get a space between letters.

Also, the HD47780 chip takes a large amount of space as well.

I doubt there will be enough pixels in your specified dimensions to make a 2x16 character display.

I think it takes at least 25 pixels to make a letter. (5 * 5 pixels). Multiply that by 16, and you get 80. If each pixel was 1mm by 1mm, you get 80mm in width which is about 3 inches across.

 

[justDIY]

1 inch roughly 25 mm ... so 25 mm divde 16 char = 1.5 mm per char ... lol, how would you read it, with a magnifiying lens?

 

[GizmoWizard]

I have sitting in front of me a LUMEX LCM-S01602DTR/M 16 x 2 LCD that has a character display area of .45" x 1.8".

According to your reckoning, this device shouldn't exist. :wink:

 

[justDIY]

lol!

awesome find

each char roughly 3x5mm ... kinda tiny, one of those things that'll require good eyes

 

[bbarney]

GizmoWizard
I to have the same lcd which works well.Isearched HIGH AND LOW for smaller ones here a place to check

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scroll down to find the displays

 

[GizmoWizard]

GizmoWizard
I to have the same lcd which works well.Isearched HIGH AND LOW for smaller ones here a place to check

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scroll down to find the displays

Yes bbarney, thanks for the link.

The 36.0 x 10.0 mm module is pretty close to what I'm looking for. It may be hard to find for sale in small quantities though, but I'll look around.

 

[bbarney]

I think they have some really nice modules there.your other option might be a COG (chip on glass)
http://www.varitronix.com/20060310/product_pc.php
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http://www.varitronix.com/20060310/catalog/slcd1.html
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