OSD Display - xPL Messages

["Neil Frost" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Now I've got xPL pretty much doing everything I think I can get it to do
wi=
th the devices I have, I want to get a display up and running.

I have a few mss100's and so intend making a networked serial display.
Whic=
h I know a few of have already done.

First Question:
Can anyone recommend a suitable VFD to use, I was thinking about a
Noritake=
Starter Kit. http://tinyurl.com/5wfwv.

This one: KGU180X32D-K612A4-CA 180x32 $111 Eu96 =A367

Would that work? Or is there a better one to go for?

Second Question:
Can the OSD be split, i.e. top half has one set of data, bottom half has
an=
other sort of like this

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Incoming Call - 01234567890
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21:34:33                                      -2=B0C
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Or
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Playing - Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
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21:34:33                                      -2=B0C
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Third Question:
Is there a real time clock app?

Thanks

Neil


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