LCD display 2x16 characters RGB negative + connectors - Adafruit 399

Alphanumerical LCD display, based on the popular HD44780 controller. It can display 32 characters in two rows and sixteen columns. This model is characterized by the possibility of backlighting in any color selected by the user. The signs can be any color. The device works with voltages of 3 V and 5 V.

The system has 18 outputs, of which the first 16 are compatible with standard display 2x16 characters. Pins 17 and 18 are responsible for additional illumination colors, green and blue.

The distribution of outputs is presented in the table below:

The product is compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi

In the system Adafruit you can find an example of connectingArduinoandRaspberry Pi.

• Works with voltages of 3 V and 5 V
• Number of characters: 2 rows, 16 columns
• Backlight: any color from the palette RGB (red, green, blue)
• Multicolored text on a dark background
• Driver compatible with HD44780
• Built in resistors for lighting
• Connectors: hole to goldpin connectors - 2.54 mm raster (included in the kit for self soldering)
• The ability to adjust the brightness of the backlight by using PWM signal
• The device requires a potentiometer to adjust the contrast, for example, 10 kω (included)
• The dimensions of the display: 71 x 27 mm
• Module dimensions: 80 x 36 x 10 mm

• LCD display 2x16 characters backlit RGB - negative
• Goldpin strap 40 contacts, pitch 2.54 mm
• Potentiometer for contrast adjustment 10 kOhm