I know I've probably asked this question before here or elsewhere, but I need a cost effective alternative to the SSD1926 RGB LCD driver. I'm using it between a PIC24 and a 472x280 resolution LCD that has a 24 bit RGB interface (8 bits per pixel), and the standard hsync, vsync, pixel clock control lines. In addition to the horrible availability of this part and the high price ($7 is the best I've seen in about 1K quantities, and I'm only looking at using around 250 annually now), it requires that I have a 1.8V supply available, and about a 4MHz crystal. All this is detracting from my ability to manufacture something at a reasonable price. Some time ago, it was suggested that I might be able to make my own driver using some kind of programmable logic device. Does anyone either know of a direct alternative to the Solomon Systech part, or where I might start in terms of CPLDs. I have absolutely no experience with CPLDs, or FPGAs, but I'm curious about the subject and would be interested in doing something if I could get the core parts cheaper and learn something in the process - but only if it's not leading me down a dead end. While I'm on the subject, my main application for this is a wireless remote control that uses a Synapse module for communication (also expensive at about $35 per). I've got to put all this in an enclosure and at the moment I'm using an off the shelf box and milling it out to fit the application. As this moves toward a finished product (if it makes it into larger production), I'll be getting a custom enclosure made. However, all of this work and investment in the design has just made me think that there's got to be some kind of development platform with an LCD touchscreen and fairly long range (1000ft) wireless capabilities out there. The devices I'm controlling are all local so I really don't want to look into the potential for cell communication (too much cost and complexity), but it really seems like I'm reinventing the wheel here, with fewer resources than the larger "wheel" manufacturers. The 802.11 in the IPod is just too feeble to be considered for this type application, but other than that and the fact that they cost over $200, it would be a great platform. I've seen pocket PCs which have the same limitations but are less expensive, and don't like that route either. I've looked at Linux embedded site for ideas, but nothing seems to fit. Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated. Thanks, Tony -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist