[sdiy] Orange backlit LCDs

[Paul Maddox]

Leif,

> I think you have to buy a backlit lcd.. then. I haven't seen any with
> orange on black or red on black...

thats ok..

> but black on red backround or black on
> white...  of course you have VFD displays, that I know can be produced in
> red on black or orange on black... but they are a bit expensive..

Yes, sadly they dont make standard character VFDs in any colour other than
blue/green.

> I would go for a vfd if the colors are not important, and readability is
> important. http://www.futaba.com/

I use noritake itron for most things, but this time, colour is important (at
least to me).

> for cheaper solutions... a backlit lcd. backlights can be found in most
> colors. green, yellow, orange, red, blue, white... I have also seen
> purple, but can't remember where..

this would be fine, but where?
All I can find is the standard green backlights..

Paul