I recently bought an Optrex LCD 40x2 yellow backlight module from
Digi-Key. Surprisingly when I finally connected it, the viewing angle
was was weird. From the data book, the module I bought had a so
called "6'oclock" viewing angle. Which means the best viewing angle
would be if you place the module in the center of a giant clock face,
pointing to the sky
and you stood on the 6, looking in front of you at the module, with your
head aligned with the surface of the module. (hope you got that)
After re-checking Digi-key's selection, they had no 40x2 displays
with a 12'oclock viewing angle, which I would think by my logic, be
the most popular.
Who would have a use for such a crazy viewing angle of 6'oclock?
Am I missing something here. In most applications, one views an LCD
from head on. Looking at my display head on, shows a very low contrast
read-out. Playing with the contrast voltage doesn't improve things much.
I would appreciate some advice, especially a distributor of
backlit LCD modules with a wider selection as well as low prices in
small quantity (~$50 for a 40x2 led backlit). Thanks

        Neil Gandler

PS> What would also be helpfull is an LCD module with seperate LED
connections. The above mentioned module has its LED GND connected
to system ground. I would like to use my low side driver (DS75452)
to control brightness, through my PIC PWM output.