I'm working on an automotive project and I have need of a simple way
to output video to a normal NTSC monitor. I've looked at a bunch of
solutions and I think I found one that will work. When I researched
this problem it came to me that maybe other people could use a self
contained module to do the same thing. Remember that none of this is
set in concrete and the features listed are only the one's I need.
Your needs may be different (if so tell me)...

Here's what I came up with; see if it could be useful and send me a
note:

 - Easy to use 3-wire (Enable, SerialData, Clock) serial interface
 - Software selected NTSC or PAL Video
 - Composite and Y/C (S-Video) Outputs
 - Extensive Command Set (23 commands)
 - Flexible Character Sizing: Up to 12 lines and 12 to 36 columns
 - 256 predefined characters
 - Each character is defined in a 12x18 dot matrix
 - 16 Colors for Foreground or Screen Background
 - Flashing text on a character-by-character basis
 - 6 different software selected flash rates
 - Small board size: 3" x 4.5"
 - 10-pin header connector for communications
 - Cursor Control
 - Power Saving Sleep Mode
 - Other display features similar to text LCD modules

I'm not sure about pricing yet, but I'm fairly sure it won't be over
$100. If there is enough interest I may be able to have a few ready by
the beginning of next year. More info is available on a web page I put
together. Please check out the page and give me some feedback. I want
to be sure to include as many important features as possible:

http:www.flash.net/~thoffman/video.html

Thanks!