Brought LCD from eBay & want to program it using 16F628A, should I kill myself ?

[rmteo]

Sorry, what I meant to say is that the PCB lacks the BS0:BS1:BS2:P68 pinouts (to select the other 8/18-bit options) and is hardwired for 16-bit operation only. The data sheet is correct but is an older 2007 version. You will need a minimum of 20 I/O pins to operate it - without backlight and/or touchpanel control.

[c_moore]

Hi GLW,

Why not go to to a 16F877a it is as easy to use as a 16F628a. I understand you have a bunch of 628a pics. From what rmteo says a 18 pin pic won't do.

[Demon]

HX8347A datasheet available here:
http://www.datasheetarchive.com/HX83...tml#contextual

Click on PDF icon, the datasheet will appear right under.

Robert

[GirLovesWaffles]

c_moore, you brought up 16F887 and say that it was easy to program like 16F628A, I start google it.
I was just about to spread the floor with chocolate and roll over it because I realize it needs two power source [two VCC, I know they could be connected to the same source but I don't want to get myself involve with this whole two power supply thingy.]
And it doesn't have an internal oscillator which I use for 16F628A.

After rolling on the ground, I stand clicking the net again with chocolate dripping from my face and I saw this chip "16F887", so I shall start checking it out.
Hope it will be easy to activate internal clock like 16F628A.

[c_moore]

Hi GLW,

I mentioned the 16f877a,but the 887 is a better option. It does have a internal osc. The 887 is easy to use. It does not need 2 power sources. So go and roll in some chocolate. Take a lick for me.