connecting an LCD display to the MAKE

I'd like to connect a simple LCD display to the MAKE to make it easier to use.  Nothing fancy, just basic information like "select servo" or "select low setting".

It totally depends on the actual LCD, and how it communicates. Do you have any LCDs in mind? There are some nice ones at SparkFun that I know people have connected to successfully. This would be a great tutorial if you felt like documenting your procedure!

This is simple, but not cheap. The Matrix Orbital GLK19264-7T-1U-WB-E LCD includes number of buttons and status LEDs. An external CD-ROM drive case provides a good enclosure for the make controller and the display. I've created a menu system for this LCD that to allow status and configuration of my make-based fishing boat autopilot. I can email the source code if anyone is interested. The I2C tutorial has a phtotograph of this display.

this project here used a sparkfun LCD

http://warranty-voider.blogspot.com/2008/06/tape-timer_11.html

I posted the firmware on my site folder.

http://makingthings.com/Members/tunell/firmwares-of-all-colors/Light%20Timer.zip/view

you can download and toy around with it. pay close attention to the make.c file, that's where the code is.

I recommend using the new mcbuilder to dust off this firmware and get it looking pretty