wintek 5 x 1 character lcd module free sample

I"m new to Arduino, but I"ve had courses in micro controllers specifically the pic16 and intro to C++ programming. I"m experienced in soldering and working with my hands.

I have a Arduino Uno R3 and I"ve gone through all the examples in 1. Basics. Now I"m trying to use a LCD so I can output and continue learning and tinkering.

The problem is I hooked up a WD-C2401P-1GNN LCD to my Arduino and ran a simple version of the Arduino hello world example to test it out and I"m not getting anything on the display. I made sure my solder points have continuity with PCB and no shorts. Is there something special I need to do with this LCD or do I need trouble shoot and see if it"s broken.

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