Stanley, there are different ways to connect external peripherals to the MSP. Most of them will be connected via a serial connection like SPI or I²C. Some use parallel interface. If I was you I would look for a SPI interfaced one (or I²C). Regarding the LCD it depends if you want to use a type with integrated controller or if the MSP shall do the job. The ones with internal controllers will reduce the amount of work you have to do yourself. Graphical displays normally use a serial interface, too. The ASCII ones, like all the HD44780 compatible, use a parallel interface. In 8 bit mode these have a major advantage: You can write the ASCII char directly to a port. Ideal for beginners, but no chance to display graphics, of course. Dennis
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