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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 18:46:26 +0000
From: Danny T <da...@nospam.oops>
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CBarn24050 wrote:

>>PIC for each digit, 8 input pins, and 7 output pins (7 segments per 
>>digit). 
> 
> Sounds like your driving your lcd with dc, it wont last long.

Whoops?


>>What's the best (least components etc.) to do this in "the real world"? 
> 
> An lcd controller chip, find 1 to mach your display.

heh. I meant without using something like that - let's say I'd invented 
my own 13 segment display for a petrol gauge on my car or something! :-P
-- 
Danny