One good place is BG Micro (download their flyer from
www.bgmicro.com).  The Hitachi controller is pretty standard and will be
included on the LCD display.   What it means is that it provides a standard
interface for you to use in writing to the display.  In BGMicro's technical
documentation section you should be able to download the datasheet for this
controller.  Most PIC books have a section on using LCD displays.  For
example, I believe Benson's Pic'N Up the Pace covers this (or is it Easy
Pic'N?).

John Hansen

At 08:59 PM 8/19/02 -0400, you wrote:
>I am new to the PIC hobby, at least in my case it's a hobby. My first "big"
>project requires a Hitachi HD44780 16*2 or 16 * 1 LCD display. Where in the
>U.S. can I get this at surplus prices if possible. Is the HD44780 a
>controller with the LCD attached or is it separate?
>
>Thanks
>
>Alex Turner
>
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