Yah I think this is what I'm going to do, since a keypad can simply be a bunch of momentary switches connected to the keypad inputs. I found a nice guide to doing it online, so this is probably the best solution for me.

Still not 100% sure if I want to get a MO LCD or not, so I'm looking for options on how to control the display with a remote, besides LCDC. I'd prefer to save some money and just do a parallel port since I don't plan on using any of the extra things that a serial can do. So how can I control a paral...

I'm assuming I'm going to have to buy the LK204-25 and the double drive bay insert separately (you guys apparently don't have a combo double bay insert with the white on blue lcd). What I'm more worried about is the lack of a control pad. I plan on getting a remote control however, can LCDC interfac...

And I noticed a sticky with info about how to make the USB one work in linux. Now I guess I just need to decide if I want a 20x2 w/ keypad, or a 20x4 w/o keypad.

This still doesn't quite explain why the serial models cost more than the usb model. Shouldn't the USB Model cost more because of the new GPOs and such?

One more thing, why does it seem that the serial drive-bay model is more expensive than the usb model? All of the usb models are 99.99, while some of the serial models are $110+, depending on backlight color. If I go with the usb model, will it work fine in linux? Also, is there anywhere I can get a...

So basically if I want to do anything on top of displaying information, then that eliminates everything except MO. Makes enough sense. With this LCD and the right modules, will I be able to incorporate an adjustable-voltage baybus for less than the cost of a cheaper LCD + a standalone rheobus? It se...

Ok, I've been doing a lot of research, and when I first started, Matrix Orbital was at the top of my list. and it is still at the top of my list. First of all, can an infrared remote control a parallel LCD? What I'm getting at is making an LCD w/o a keypad function like one with a keypad through the...