Most of the code I found was incomplete, and really buggy, When I pressed the reset button several times the display when nuts and displayed corrupted characters. I did some searching out on the web and found a few code examples and one library that implements code for the HD44780.īut most of the code was only small samples of code and really was not formatted for for real production use. In doing some digging out on the web I discovered that many LCD displays use the Hitachi HD44780 controller as a programmable interface. I have a few LCD display lying around and decided that this would be a good project to develop. What better way to learn about the chip then to write some code. I started getting familiar with the chip architecture for the above MSP430. Their online support and documentation is fabulous. Texas Instruments is a large company and has really embraced the DIY, maker community. I still enjoy working with Ardunio but I can pick up a 16 bit TI MSP-EXp430G2 for $9.95. I have started working with Texas Instruments MSP430 value line micro controllers.
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