I have an idea for a project that would use a small number of largish LCD
displays. The project idea so far is to have a character mode display on a
screen around 6x4 inches, with up about 6 lines of text. Not being well up
on what is available can anyone suggest the way they would do this?

I see the following possibilities

1. use a graphics LCD, with character generation to suit a suitable
character size. display would need lighting, either backlit or leds on the
edge.

2. use a plasma display, with same advantages as (1)

3. use a dot matrix or starburst LED display. Could be an option as power
consumption is not a limiting factor (unless unruly large currents required,
so limited to about an amp or two would be OK).

4. An LCD starburst display could be an option at a push, but I think these
have pretty well disappeared these days.

Appreciate any pointers to suitable devices, or possibly surplus stuff in
the UK. Would be looking at having 4 to 6 as a project requirement, but
could use more if available "at the right price".

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