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16X2 AND 20X4 LCD DISPLAY
RB-LCD-16x2 and RB-LCD-20x4
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear customer,
thank you very much for choosing our product.
In the following, we will introduce you to what to observe while starting
up and using this product.
Should you encounter any unexpected problems during use, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
This manual is suitable for the RB-LCD-16x2 and the RB-LCD-20x4, becau-
se both LCDs are controlled by the IO-Expander PCF8574.
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Summary of Contents for Joy-it 16X2
- Page 1 Should you encounter any unexpected problems during use, please do not hesitate to contact us. This manual is suitable for the RB-LCD-16x2 and the RB-LCD-20x4, becau- se both LCDs are controlled by the IO-Expander PCF8574.
- Page 2 2. CONNECTION Your LCD is connected by plugging it onto the GPIO strip of your Raspber- ry Pi. This should look like this. The buttons are connected to the GPIOs of the Raspberry Pi. The back- light is permanently activated on this display and cannot be switched off. Button Raspberry Pi GPIO 4...
- Page 3 3. INSTALLATION To use your new LCD, it is necessary to install some libraries. First, open the Raspberry Pi configuration with the following command, which you have to enter into your console. sudo raspi-config 3 Interface Options I5 I2C Now activate I2C under →...
- Page 4 ~/PCF8574-LCD/ sudo python3 setup.py install 4. CODE EXAMPLE In our library, you will find examples for the RB-LCD-16x2 and the RB-LCD-20x4. In this example, the LCD shows you, which button you have pressed. cd ~/PCF8574-LCD/examples/ For the RB-LCD-16x2, execute the following command: python3 example-16x2.py...
- Page 5 Simac GmbH, Pascalstr. 8, D-47506 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany Possibility of return in your area: We will send you a parcel stamp with which you can return the device to us free of charge. Please contact us by e-mail at Service@joy-it.net or by telephone. Information on packaging: If you do not have suitable packaging material or do not wish to use your own, please contact us and we will send you suitable packaging.
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