Arduino Liquid Crystal Displays

I had initially planned to do an LCD tutorial a little further down the line, but there was very high demand for it, and I already had a circuit assembled for testing the new LCD that element14 sent me to evaluate. So, this seemed like an appropriate time to roll it out!

Arduino Liquid Crystal Displays

[box type=”note” color=” #202020 ” bg=”#ffbb00 ” font=”verdana” fontsize=”14″ radius=”20 ” border=”#000″ float=”right” head=”Attributes”]Thanks to Jeremy , for this articles[/box]

In this episode, I explain how communication works with most modern LCD character displays, I show the schematics and circuit required to talk to an LCD, and then I demonstrate it working using two demo programs.


The first program will create an animated progress bar using custom characters, and the second will leverage I2C and button debouncing knowledge from tutorial 7 and tutorial 2 respectively to create a real time temperature readout in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Download the source code, schematics, datasheets, and parts list below!

 Arduino Liquid Crystal Displays Schematic

You can download the files associated with this episode here:

[box color=”#985D00″ bg=”#FFF8CB” font=”verdana” fontsize=”14 ” radius=”20 ” border=”#985D12″ float=”right” head=”Major Components in Project” headbg=”#FFEB70″ headcolor=”#985D00″]1.   Arduino Uno  (or Mega):  http://us.element-14.com/arduino/a000046/arduino -uno -board/dp/13T9285
2.   USB Cable: http://us.element-14.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=73H0884
3.   Arduino Software:  http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
4.   Breadboard: http://us.element-14.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=17C6965
5.   Jumper Kit:   http://us.element-14.com/3m/923351- i/pcb-accessories/dp/65F2290
6.   1k ohm Resistor:  http://us.element-14.com/multicomp/mcf -0 -25w -1k/resistor- carbon -film -1kohm -250mw/dp/38K0327
7.   Pushbutton:  http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9190
8.   LCD Display, Mini Pot, and Header: http://www.adafruit.com/products/181
9.   10k ohm Resistor (x3): http://us.element-14.com/multicomp/mccfr0w4j0103a50/resistor-carbon -film -10kohm-250mw/dp/58K5002
10.  I2C Celsius Temperature Sensor:  http://us.element-14.com/microchip/tc74a0 -5 -0vat/ic -thermal-sensor -2 -c -to220 -5/dp/92C6554  [/box]

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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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