Guest Da5id Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I'd love to use a VFD in my SID instead of an LCD, and I've found a number of models online that are HD44780 compatible, so I know it'll work, but I'm wondering if there might be noise issues with the audio circuitry? I remember this horrible old VCR I had that we never bothered to set the clock on, and every second the VFD display would turn on, then off, then on, etc. and there was a nasty hum that came out the audio outputs every time it turned on.Was my VCR just on crack, or do these things inherently throw out alot of EM noise? Or maybe was it causing noise via the power supply, like a dirty inverter?Any ideas, thoughts, etc? It sure would be neat to use one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBunsen Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I'm interested in using VFDs as well - could you please show any links you have for suppliers and prices? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Da5id Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Well, as far as VFDs that are HD44780 compatible, it looks like Noritake "U-Version" displays are the best bet. http://www.noritake-elec.com/uversion.htmThere are some on ebay at the moment, and I think Farnell carries them, I'll look around a little more for resellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Da5id Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Ok, DigiKey has some:20x2, 5mm chars: DigiKey# 286-1004-ND (Noritake# CU20025ECPB-U1J ) for $58.80 US20x2, 9mm chars: DigiKey# 286-1006-ND (Noritake# CU20029ECPB-U1J ) for $95.80 USBoth are non-stocked items.And...40x2, 5mm chars: DigiKey# 286-1009-ND (Noritake# CU40025SCPB-U1J ) for $92.20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest domas Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2553352323&category=26206Try that ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2k Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 or...http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=search&item=VFD-202&type=store2for1 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Da5id Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Well, the Noritake on ebay is nice, but I don't really need a 20x4 for a SID. SID doesn't have support or use for a display of this stature, does it?And as to the ones at allelectronics, I can't seem to find much info on those. Wile Futaba does make a line of HD44780-compatible VFDs, the M202LD01DA are not mentioned anywhere on their site. I'm guessing they were a custom job. I have just emailed them requesting info, and I'll post anything of use I get from them.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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