I can't read the chip numbers ;-(( One will be the interface IC (HD44780 or similar) the other will be the supplemental driver You can usually easily find the IC pin that a terminal goes to with an ohm meter. If you have a data sheet for the IC, bingo. Don't count on the header being the same as another model - been caught like that. The chances are that it will be, but assume nothing. Absolutely essential you identify the 0V and supply pins, LCDs hate it backwards -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads