Let's Drive LCD - Extras
Inspired by Wenting, I too have developed an affection for flat-panel displays. However, since the 2010s, the industry has gradually phased out these models, leading to a decline in usage. When I began exploring embedded development in 2012, the most popular display module for beginners was still the Nokia 3310 . Today, however, the kids are working with ST7789V IPS RGB LCDs , boasting a PPI of 260 as their first display. It's incredible how much things have changed! There's a saying: "Things become desirable once they're obsolete." A new generation of tech enthusiasts will come to appreciate the unique aesthetic qualities of these older technologies without having to endure their limitations in daily use. In an era when we all carry ultra-high-performance flat-panel displays in our pockets, these vintage modules certainly have a nostalgic appeal that can be appreciated for their design. This is a post of me driving the mysterious LCD or other flat-panel display m...