If I have, say, a 2x20 LCD will it work with most software?

[wondarbread]

Because every tutorial I've seen for hooking up an LCD wants a 4x20 which I simply don't have the space for, and I was considering a 2x20.
Will it work with all the fancy software or will I need to write my own?
I'm a C++ developer and I've seen the driver packages and they are well documented, but I'd rather refrain from making my own software if it's possible

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[spock]

Sure

Yes, it will. You can select from a wide range of software, from CrystalControl, LCDstudio, smartie, JaLCD and more...!

 

[timid1]

Because every tutorial I've seen for hooking up an LCD wants a 4x20 which I simply don't have the space for, and I was considering a 2x20.
Will it work with all the fancy software or will I need to write my own?
I'm a C++ developer and I've seen the driver packages and they are well documented, but I'd rather refrain from making my own software if it's possible

I'd say that you haven't given us enough information. If you tell us what controller your LCD uses, then maybe we can answer your question better.

 

[mad3st]

I did not want to post new topic...
But it seemed to be similar problem so...

CF (CrystalFontz) software has only selections for 2*16 and 4*20 no option for 2*20 panel

i have cd5220 panel something that looks like this Image