Hardware Podcasts

The Spark Gap - Episode 31

The Spark Gap · 22 Apr 2015 · 52m

What this episode covers

Hosts Carl and Corey discuss the evolution and pitfalls of embedded displays, ranging from basic LEDs and 7-segment units to character LCDs, graphical displays, and TFTs. They highlight the high cost, power consumption, and supply chain instability of modern screens, noting that many are obsolete cast-offs from cell phones. Carl argues that for many products, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to display data on a user's phone is a more viable and cost-effective alternative than integrating a dedicated screen.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Arduino, Digiki, Spark Fun, Adafruit, WaveShare, Deal Extreme, Seeed Studio
Products
Nokia 5110, Chumby
Chips
HD44780

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