Can any micro controller run an lcd screen?

[ozirock]

Hi,

I'm a total newbie to the PIC micro controller world but I do my best I've ordered a simple lcd display from ebay but I just want to make sure that I can actually run an LCD using any PIC. I mean I don't need a PIC with LCD features do I?

I have a PIC16f627 if thats useful

 

[Pommie]

It depends which LCD you buy. Some are easy to interface, some impossible.

Mike.

 

[ozirock]

This page may only be viewable by me but we'll give it a go. **broken link removed** is the page with the description of the lcd.

It's a HD44780 16x2 characters LCD module Blue backlight. I taught this is pretty standard one which is why I'm getting it. What do you think?

 

[Pommie]

That display can easily work with the 16F627. There are lots of examples on the web.

Mike.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Yes, check my tutorials which use the 16F628/7 to feed just such an LCD.

 

[ozirock]

Thats brilliant thanks guys

 

[redsuns]

try LCD Tutorial for interfacing with Microcontrollers : 8051 Microcontroller Projects AVR PIC Projects Tutorials Ebooks Libraries codes
it has complete set and sample on how to interface lcd

 

[ozirock]

Thats great, thank you very much