Alphanumeric LCDs
We stock a range of popular sized LCDS which may be purchased either with their standard 4 or 8-bit wide parallel interface or pre-fitted with one of a series of serial interface boards. All our LCDs are of the Supertwist variety and have LED backlighting as standard.
Bare LCDs
Bare LCDs have the standard 4 or 8-bit parallel interface and use the standard Hitachi 44780 or equivalent driver chip sets.
Serial Interface LCDs
Serial interface boards are soldered directly to the back of the LCD and provide a quick and easy serial interface alternative to the standard parallael interface. The serial boards all use chip sets from Scott Edwards Electronics (seetron.com)- the originator of this type of inferace.
BPK Board
Standard RS 232 interface- available for all LCDs with up to 80 on-screen characters.
Click here to down load the Serial LCD routines (ZIP file)
BPK+ Driver Board
Advanced version of the BPK board for use with either 4x20 or 4x40 character lcds. Capable of generating large characters across all 4 lines, standard characters or a combination. Also supports software switchable backlighting and buzzer output line.
Download the data sheet here-(4x20 LCD) or (4x40 LCD)
BPK-4 Driver Board
Serial board for the 2x16 LCDs only with start-up message, up to 4 key inputs, buzzer output and switchable backlight. Command set is identical to the Seetron ILM-216 board.
Download the BPK-4 data sheets here
Bezel Sets
We can provide bezel sets for all our LCDs. Each bezel kit include black plastc bezel, polycarbonate window and fixings.
We are also able to supply non- standard bezel sets: minimum order 100pcs
Ordering combinations and codes
| 2 x 16 LCD | Parallel Interface | With BPK Driver Board | With BPK-4 Driver Board |
| Black on Green | 6-110 @ £7.50 each | 6-111 @ £15.00 each | 6-112 @ £25.00 each |
| White on Blue | 6-160 @ £7.50 each | 6-161 @ £15.00 each | 6-162 @ £25.00 each |
| Yellow on Blue | 6-080 @ £7.50 each | 6-081 @ £15.00 each | 6-082 @ £25.00 each |
| Orange on Red | 6-190 @ £7.50 each | 6-191 @ £15.00 each | 6-192 @ 25.00 each |
| Bezel Kit | 6-116 @ £7.50 each | 6-116 @ £7.50 each | 6-116 @ £7.50 each |
| 4x20 LCD | Parallel Interface | With BPK Driver Board | With BPK+ Driver Board |
| Black on Green | 6-140 @ £15.00 each | 6-141 @ £22.50 each | 6-143 @ £30.00 each |
| White on Blue | 6-160 @ £15.00 each | 6-161 @ £22.50 each | 6-163 @ £30.00 each |
| Yellow on Blue | 6-090 @ £15.00 each | 6-091 @ £22.50 each | 6-093 @ £30.00 each |
| Orange on Red | 6-100 @ £15.00 each | 6-101 @ £22.50 each | 6-103 @ £30.00 each |
| Bezel Kit | 6-146 @ £9.00 each | 6-146 @ £9.00 each | 6-146 @ £9.00 each |
| Parallel Interface | With BPK Driver Board | With BPK+ Driver Board | Bezel Kit | |
| 2x20 Green | 6-120 @ £12.00 each | 6-121 @ £19.50 each | N/A | 6-126 @ £9.00 each |
| 2x40 Green | 6-130 @ £20.00 each | 6-131 @ £27.50 each | N/A | 6-136 @ £12.00 each |
| 4x40 Green | 6-150 @ £35.00 each | N/A | 6-153 @ £50.00 each | 6-156 @ £12.00 each |
| 2x20 Blue | 6-170 @ £12.00 each | 6-171 @ £19.50 each | N/A | 6-126 @ £9.00 each |
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EXTRA Large 4x20 Backlit LCD Extra large (viewing area 119x43mm) 4x20 backlit LCD fitted with the BPK+ driver board. Extra large 4x20 LCD, Part Number 6-073 @ £50.00 Download data sheet hereBezel Kit for the 6-073, Part Number 6-XXX @ £XX.00 |
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Backlit 2x16 LCD and serial driver interface on one board. Uses embedded 16C84 that may be re-programmed for custom applications. Incorporates 2-way serial interface protocol so that up to 4 push-buttons may be connected to the LCD to produce a low cost user interface. Please refer to the Scott Edwards' web site for full details on this part Advanced LCD module, Part Number 6-926 @ £35.00 Bezel Kit for the ILM-216, Part Number 6-927 @ £8.00 |
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Quality Green backlit 4x20 LCD with software control of back-lighting. 16 Software assignable keys. Configuration (including key assignment) may be changed on-the-fly via the RS232 link. Piezo buzzer (BELL), Large Character capabilities, 9600 Baud communications. Set-up configuration and up to 32 screens of text stored in EEprom Supports all terminal functions- Clear, Tab, LF , Bell etc. 9-12Vdc @ 200mA power requirements. Size (including LCD) 93x60x35mm View the manual-6-144 Manual and keypad info-Keypads Terminal Unit, Part # 6-144 £55.00 each Bezel kit, Part # 6-146 @ @ £10.00 each |
BOB-4 On-Screen Display
Latest OSD module from Decade Engineering lets
your microcontroller or PC display text and vector graphics* on standard TV
monitors. With huge user-definable character sets*, BOB-4 also supports bitmap
graphics and multiple languages. BOB-4 generates background video on-board, or
automatically genlocks to your video source and superimposes characters over
the image. Printable characters and commands control BOB-4 through a fast
RS-232 style data link, much like a serial printer. BOB-4 links directly to
most microcontroller chips and modules, including the BASIC Stamp. NTSC and PAL
video standards are supported in a single hardware version. Field firmware
upgrades are supported via PC connection. Supplied with suitable 30-pin SIMM
socket.
* These features are not present in early production firmware.
Key Features:
Download the FAQ sheet here: BOB-4 FAQ
Basic Stamp 2 test routines: Fonts and Graphics
BOB-4 On Screen Display, Part # 6-953 at £69.00 each
BOB-4H (2x20 pin header version), Part # 6-943 @ £75.00 each
BOB-4HI (2x20 pin, ind temp version), Part #6-944 @ £85.00 each
BOB4 Development Board
Easy way to construct a stand-alone OSD module based
around the Parallax Basic Stamp2. Includes a battery-backed real-time clock,
sockets for the BOB-4, Basic Stamp2 (BS2P-24 recommended) and serial eeprom.
Project board area for additional components and circuity. Matching case
available for a quick, finished application. Download the sample Stamp2
routines to demonstrate all components and to receive, extract and display data
from an incoming string. Please note that the Basic Stamp2 and the BOB-4 must
be purchased separately.
BOB-4 Development Board, Part # 6-955 at £49.00 each
BOB-4 Development Board Case, Part #6-956 at £30.00 each
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OSD Carrier Board for BOB4
Easy way to connect to the OSD module
Carrier Board, Part # 6-954 at £17.50 each
XBOB-4G
XBOB-4 expands Decade's fourth-generation OSD
technology into a convenient plug & play format. The command set is nearly
identical to that of our popular BOB-4 modules. XBOB-4 lets your PC display
text and vector graphics on standard TV monitors. With large user-definable
character sets, XBOB-4 also supports bitmap graphics and multiple languages.
XBOB-4 generates black background video on-board, or automatically genlocks to
your video source and superimposes characters over the image. Printable
characters and commands drive XBOB-4 through an RS-232 data link, much like a
serial terminal or printer. NTSC and PAL video standards are supported in a
single hardware version. XBOB-4 is available as a PCB assembly only, or fully
enclosed in a rugged aluminum cabinet.
Download the FAQ sheet here: XB4AppGuide.pdf
Case details:
XBOB-4G On Screen Display, Part # 6-945 at £135.00 each
Cased XBOB-4G, Part # 6-946 at £160.00 each
GT4500 PC Scan Converter & TV Genlock/Overlay
The GT4500 accepts computer-generated video and
converts it to standard NTSC or PAL TV formats. Computer-generated text and
graphics can easily be superimposed over live images from a camera or other
video sources. Composite and S-Video TV sources are supported. TV output is
available in Composite, S-Video, and RGB formats. Numerous PC/Mac computer
video input formats are supported (see tables). The "Plug and Display" GT4500
converts video entirely in hardware, making it software-independent. Use any
convenient application program, such as QuickTimetm or PowerPointtm, or use
computer programming tools to create live or static text and graphics overlays.
Full operator's manual (5Mb): Manual
GT4500 Module, Part # 6-961 at £235.00 each
Video Frame Grabber with Serial Interface
New Video Frame Grabber with serial interface
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Evaluation kit includes uCFG board, carrier/interface board, power supply, serial cable, and CD-Rom with documentation and software.
uCFG datasheet and
uCFG Evaluation Kit, Part # 6-957 at £189.00 each
Sound Card
Record and playback up to 8 audio passages using digital memory chip. Total message lengths up to 60 seconds. PCB incorporates electret microphone and amplifier chip (250mW/8 ohms). Use in message boards, warning devices etc.
Down load the data sheet here: Data sheet
Mod sheet to reduce speaker "pop" at start of playback: pop-fix
How to bypass the on-board microphone:
analogin
Sound Card, Part # 1-480 at £35.00 each
Sound Card 2
The sound card 2 is an extended version of our original Sound Card (1-480). It provides the following features: ·
Sound Card2, Part # 1-478 at £55.00 each
Serial CD-ROM Driver Card
Control standard PC CD-Rom players from an RS232 signal line. Ideal for quality audio applications, interactive displays, DIY juke-box etc. Includes socket for Parallax BS2-IC for stand-alone applications and Windows sample application software.
Comprehensive command set allows full control of CD-Rom player's features
Includes CD-Rom connection cable set.
Down load the data sheet here: Data sheet
Serial CD-Rom Driver Card, Part # 1-954 at £69.00 each
RS232 controlled Sound Module- QV601M
MP3 player with either RS232 or parallel switch control mode. Up to 240 messages, 3 addressing modes, single 10-16V Dc supply, provion for on-board potentiometer connections or RS232 control, 22W Mono or 11W Stereo amplifier, built-in directory for sounds, stereo line output available. MP3 and set-up selection files loaded via RS232 or using the QV430P or the QV460P cradles. Module capacity varies with selected coding rate- approx 4 minutes of near CD-quality stereo or 70 minutes of intelligible mono voice grade output. Coding quality made be chosen independently for each file. Note- our standard unit is the 32MBit version
RS232 control Sound Module, Part # 1-709 at £59.00 each
Click for data sheet here: QV601.pdf
RS232 control Sound Module- QV606M
The first iteration of the QV606m1 MP3-based digital
message module is intended to replace the QV306m1 Winbond ISD ChipCorder based
system. It therefore duplicates the size, pinout, and command structure of the
QV306m1, but is significantly improved in sound quality and capacity. It also
has a built-in option for a parallel interface. Other interface functions will
be available in the future for user download. The QV606m1 has an integrated
1.3W mono amplifier and stereo line output pins. Product Applications: The
QV606m1 embedded memory module is useful in applications where the sound
content is relatively little (up to 60 minutes) and is rarely changed. High
mono or stereo power output and multiple parallel control inputs are features.
The following are among the applications in design for the QV601m2: Sales
kiosks, children's rides, coin changers, car wash annunciators, (entertainment)
robots. Thanks to the ability to play PCM wave files, the module is also used
in automotive test systems. Note- our standard unit is the 32MBit version
RS232 control Sound Module, Part # 1-708 at £49.00 each
Click for data sheet here: QV606m info
ISD ChipCorder Programming System
Professional programming system for the ISD Chipcorder series of
chips. Allows standard .WAV files to be organised and downloaded into
Chipcorder chips from PCs. ZIF sockets for Dip versions of the ISD1000-ISD2500
and ISD33000-44000 series chips. Includes PC connection leads, 73-page manual
(.pdf format) and QV400S1 Windows file organisation software. Additional
sockets/adapters available to suit surface mount chip versions. Requires 9V
regulated poer supply.
The PC interface software manages collections of .wav format sound files and transfers these files to the module. The sound files can be created on your PC using standard Windows utility programs, or can be imported from other sources.
The software has two main functions - it allows the user
to select, organise (i.e.order), and save groups of files as data sets, and it
manages the Windows sound system to record files on the modules with accurate
timing and placement. .
ISD ChipCorder Programming
System, Part # 1-704 at £200.00 each
Industrial MP3 player
The QV531 from Quadravox® is a flexible audio output
system capable of producing near-CD quality stereo sound. It is the first of a
family of industrial sound output systems based on MP3 compression techniques.
Future variants will include board-level and rack-mount systems.
Features:
General description:
The QV500 series playback
modules use MP3 (MPEG I, layer 3) perceptual coding to reproduce sound at a
variety of data rates and quality levels. At the standard music rate of
128000bps, the system can produce near-CD quality sound using approximately one
megabyte of data per minute. The systems can also accept lower data rate and
monaural files, so capacity can be extended if an application does not need the
full capability for all sounds. The system has been optimised for industrial
use in the following ways:
The system is housed in a plastic box with metal end
panels and is approximately 5" x 5" x1.5" (12.7 x 12.7 x 3.8cm). It weighs
approximately ½ lb (230g).
IR remote control:
The QV531
is delivered with a hand-held remote control with the following
functions:
To complete the application, the QV531 requires: CompactFlash memory card, serial interface cable, power supply (4Amps at 15VDC if using the internal amplifier) and speakers:
Click here for the full QV531
specifications
QV531, Part # 1-703 at £ 400.00 each
OEM version of the QV531 module- same serial control functions and syntax but without the IR, power amps and associated circuitry.
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QV502, Part # 1-706 at £ 75.00 each
Download the data sheet here: 1_706.pdf
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