Want to try graphics LCD, does this exists?

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I wanted to build a panel to go onto my computer and display in graphics the status, and fit one standard bay slot. I was thinking 128x32 LCD, does it exists in RGB and at the largest 5"x1.25" (125mmx32mm -about) The standard bay panel is about 150mm by 49mm so there would be bezel around and provide a mean of mounting LCD. Smaller LCD can be considered but I'd like text to be readable

I tried eBay and found one about that resolution in RGB but it costs more than a single memory stick in my PC, seller wanted almost $200. :confused: I found another that is OLED under $10 but there's no mention of it being RGB and when I asked seller he said I could have red, green, or blue :astonished: I think it is mono with a choice of color background :stuck_out_tongue:

I have Mega 256 and could pick up LCD shield to interface with new LCD, assuming the LCD uses same type of pinout.

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Like one of these?
http://www.newhavendisplay.com/lcd-graphic-c-21.html

Think you need OLED or TFT for RGB tho

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Hmm about the right size and shape but those are mono. I was hoping for full color but I guess no one really makes long full color display

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Small displays are only available on the back of huge volumes from mobile phones. Apart from that there is little that is available even for commercial users, and those that are are both expensive (as you have found out ) and have a short life before becoming obsolete.

Have you seen this:-
http://tronixstuff.com/2013/04/26/tutorial-arduino-and-ili9325-colour-tft-lcd-modules/