LCD1602 for microbit shield

Description

This shield is specially designed for Micro: bit, LCD1602 and Micro: bit using 4-wire connection, it is the same size as LCD1602 display and has 4 crowtail interface, IIC, UART, analog port and digital port. LCD1602 display contrast also can be adjusted.

Model: DTS02115S

Features

• Apply to Micro: bit.
• The contrast also can be adjusted.
• 4-wire communication.

Specifications

• Crowtail interface : IIC, UART, analog port and digital port
• Output voltage:5v
• Size: 37mm x 80mm

Usage

Step 1: Open https://makecode.microbit.org/, then log in.

Step 2: Click "New Project" to create a project

Step 3: Click "Extensions", and search for LCD1602. Click "i2cLCD1602". Waiting for downloading...

Step 4: Drag the blocks to make your code. After programming, click "Download" to download the HEX file.

Step 5: Insert the Microbit into LCD1602 shield, then conncet the shield with computer with Micro USB cable. After connecting, open "This PC" and find that there is an additional storage disk on the computer:

Step 6: Copy the microbit.hex file to the microbit's hard disk, that is, the download of the test code is successful. Observe the display on the 1602 LCD, and "Hello" will appear first. After a few seconds, "How are you?" appears.

Note:If there is no display or the display is blurry, please use a screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer U1.