LCD 2x16A Module provides versatile display functions. It can display two line message with 16 characters on each line. In addition, by using the cursor control commands, the character displayed at any position on the screen can be arbitrarily changed. The backlight function is also provided. By changing the backlight setting, it allows the message to be read easily. In addition, it can be configured to display user-defined characters.

Feature

• Display the corresponding characters in ASCII code.
• Messages can be input as strings, numbers or special characters. The module will automatically convert the data into the corresponding display format.
• With proper settings, the backlight provides 255 steps brightness control for the display.
• For continuous inputs, the module will change the cursor positions to display messages between the lines and automatically override the previously displayed messages.
• Provides various methods of cursor movement.
• Several clear screen commands are provided.
• Set user-defined characters to display various creative characters or figures.
• Disable display command can be executed to save power consumption.

Projects

Here are some ideas to help you get started with this module:

• Display the real time clock together with TimeKeeper Module.
• Display the operating status, error messages at any time.
• Prompt to input a number and compare it with a random number previous selected. Repeat until both numbers are the same.

See Also

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Accelerometer

Barometer

Color Module

Compass

Humidity

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