LCD Update: How to drive & test an LCD - VB#9
So after a bit more research I managed to figure out how exactly to drive an LCD and managed to get the one I salvaged working!
Blog: http://tron9000.blogspot.co.uk/
Atmel app note on driving LCD's: http://www.atmel.com/Images/doc2569.pdf
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