ArduinoLCD I2C

This tutorial will show you how to connect and interact between a 16x2 LCD Character Display and an Arduino UNO board using serial communication.

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This code displays text that extends to the second row. For this example, we will display the text "NHD-0216K3Z-NSW-BBW-V3".

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We suggest reading our blog article How to Protect Electronics from ESD before diving into this tutorial, especially If you are a beginner with electronics.

For our serial displays like the NHD-0216K3Z-NSW-BBW-V3, the backlight can be controlled via a command. The Backlight_loop() function sets the backlight brightness value from highest to lowest and then from lowest to highest in a constant loop.

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By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve most issues related to connecting an LCD to an Arduino board. Remember, patience and attention to detail are key when troubleshooting electronics projects.

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The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a synchronous serial communication bus used for short-distance, high-speed communication between multiple devices. The connection circuit for SPI communication between the Arduino (master device) and the LCD (slave device) uses five wires to communicate as described in the table below:

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The Newhaven 16x2 character LCD offers a simple way to interact with the Arduino UNO board using serial communication. The pins on the P1 port are specifically designed for RS232 TTL serial communication, and the pins on the P2 port are for serial I2C and SPI communication.

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LCDs come in various sizes and configurations, but the most commonly used is the 16x2 LCD. It has 2 rows that can fit 16 characters per row.

The following code examples demonstrate how to use serial communication between Arduino and a 16x2 character LCD using the SPI interface. You will find helpful comments in the code examples, but let's break down some of the functions below:

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Note: Enabling SPI requires R1 to be open and R2 to be shortened as specified in the  datasheet. Also, before starting, ensure the Arduino is powered off while wiring up the circuit.

There are different methods for controlling or adjusting the backlight of the LCD. Two of the most common ways of controlling or adjusting the LCD backlight are via a command or a potentiometer.

We will be using the 16x2 Newhaven display part number NHD-0216K3Z-NSW-BBW-V3, which has a built-in PIC16F690 microcontroller. This LCD supports three serial interfaces: I2C, SPI, and RS-232 (TTL). This article will focus on the SPI and RS-232 interfaces and provide code examples for both.

The Arduino UNO board has 20 input/output pins, including 14 digital pins and 6 analog pins, and for this project, we will use the 5V and GND pins from the power signals, pins 10, 11, and 12 for SPI or I2C, and pin 7 for RS232 TTL.

We have created a detailed beginner-friendly tutorial on Instructables for RS232 TTL communication. The tutorial includes all the necessary steps to complete this project. Check it out here: www.instructables.com/Arduino-LCD-Tutorial/

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The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is a commonly used display for Arduino projects, as it provides a simple way to output information to the user such as text and basic characters. It is a useful display for beginners and experienced users alike and is typically one of the first displays people use when they start using an Arduino board.

The principles in this tutorial can be applied to other LCD displays and other development boards as well. Let's get started!

RS232 TTL is a serial communication protocol that uses RS232-type specs but with TTL logic levels (0V to Vcc, typically 3.3V or 5V). The RS232 TTL connection circuit between Arduino and the 16-character Newhaven display uses only three wires:

Please note that using the SPI interface requires soldering a resistor to the display, whereas the RS-232 TTL interface does not. Therefore, if you prefer to follow this tutorial without soldering the resistor, you can follow the  RS-232 TTL interface instructions and code example section.