How to use a LCD with your electronic devices?

The LCD runs on a Hitachi HD44780 controller driven by a Atmel Micro.

If you don’t have a STK500 you can use any other ATMEL AVR programmer or even build one yourself Link or Link. However, I recommend to buy one because it is simpler than building it yourself and they don’t cost that much, in case you want to spend more money on a high quality programmer then get yourself the STK500. It is easy to use and a fun to play with. Article by Sebastian Schmieg at http://www.e-dsp.com