16×2 LCD Character Display with White Text and Blue Backlight

Description

The Standard LCD 16×2 Character Display features white text on a blue background, perfect for creating standalone projects. This HD44780 compatible LCD offers a simple and efficient way to display characters with easy breadboarding and wiring.

• 16 characters wide, 2 rows
• White text on blue background
• 0.1″ pitch single-row connection port for easy breadboarding and wiring
• Documentation of pins on the back of the LCD for easy wiring
• Single LED backlight that can be dimmed with a resistor or PWM; uses less power than EL backlights
• Full control with only 6 digital lines (any analog/digital pins can be used)
• Built-in character set supports English/Japanese text with the ability to create up to 8 custom characters
• Includes necessary contrast potentiometer and strip of header

Dimensions: PCB 36mm x 80.6mm x 1mm; Screen 24mm x 69mm; Height (PCB + screen) 8.4mm

For more information, check out the step-by-step tutorial for Arduino & CircuitPython.

Datasheets: Product datasheet, HD44780 controller datasheet.

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