The Seiko part still shows on the Mouser online PDF catalog, but not in the
online listings. I wonder if it is some sort of web site error. I might
need to call them to find out.
John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.comThe Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com > -----Original Message-----
> From: John Loffink [mailto:jloffink@...]
> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 7:01 AM
> To: 'ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: RE: [ComputerVoltageSources] Re: LCD Support PCB Rev. X00 and
> Programmed Chip available
>
> There's a Lumex part that works, but you'll have to swap the power and
> ground leads for the LCD. Let me check around first for direct
> replacements before I post part numbers.
>
> John Loffink
> The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
> http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
> The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
> http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> > thealisonproject
> > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:26 AM
> > To: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [ComputerVoltageSources] Re: LCD Support PCB Rev. X00 and
> > Programmed Chip available
> >
> > Hello all
> >
> > Does anyone know an alternate for the Seiko 16x2 LCD as it is no
> > longer listed from Mouser.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "John Loffink"
> > <jloffink@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a limited number of LCD Support PC Boards Rev. X00 and
> programmed
> > > Atmel ATTINY2313 chips with code by David Brown available. Some
> > photos and
> > > an Excel spreadsheet bill of materials are posted in the Yahoo
> > groups photo
> > > and file sections. Dave has some videos at his web site. After
> > these are
> > > gone I do not plan on making any more.
> > >
> > > MAKE SURE YOU RELOAD THE PARTS LIST FROM THE WEB SITE. THE PART
> NUMBER
> > > FOR THE LCD HAS CHANGED. We found a Seiko LCD from Mouser that
> exactly
> > > matches the stacking footprint of this PCB. Don't use the apparently
> > > identical Lumex 16x2 LCD as it reverses power and ground connections
> > and
> > > WILL fry your LCD.
> > >
> > > The LCD Support PCB adds support for a 16x2 LCD display for the PSIM
> > or CVS.
> > >
> > > Characters are written by sending MIDI data to the device. It also
> > has a
> > > MIDI in/out subcircuit for adding MIDI to a PSIM. Finally, it can be
> > > configured to operate as a standalone MIDI monitor. PCB by John
> > Loffink,
> > > AVR code by Dave Brown. The LCD and LCD support PCB mount directly
> > > to a front panel using 2/56" standoffs and screws.
> > >
> > > The board can run off +15 V or + 5 V power. Using +15 V requires a
> > heatsink
> > > for the 7805 5 V regulator, as shown. It has a 4/6 pin MOTM/Blacet
> > > compatible power connector.
> > >
> > > Cost is $15 for the PC board Rev. X00, programmed Atmel ATTINY2313,
> > > four ΒΌ inch #2/56 screws for mounting the LCD inconspicuously to a
> black
> > > faceplate, and four #2 washers. Shipping is extra for orders
> > outside of the
> > > US and Canada. Additional parts for these boards from Mouser cost
> > about $42
> > >
> > > for the LCD function including LCD and $3 for the MIDI function using
> > > inexpensive MIDI connectors.
> > >
> > > Email me for payment details.
> > >
> > > John Loffink
> > > The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
> > > http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
> > > The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
> > > http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >