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# LCD Button Shield V2

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DEV-13293 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/lcd-button-shield-v2.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/lcd-button-shield-v2.html.md))

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## Description

Do you need an easy to use interface for your LCD screen? The LCD Button Shield V2 attaches to your Arduino to provide a 16x2, black character, green back light LCD with a keypad consisting of 5 keys — select, up, right, down and left. With this shield you will be able to move through menus and make selections straight from one board attached to your Arduino without requiring a massive tower of shields.

The LCD Button Shield V2 works perfectly in 4-bit mode with the “LiquidCrystal” library found in the Arduino IDE, using this library will allow you to control the LCD with only 6 digital I/O lines. Version 2 of this shield provides you with the capability of pushing multiple buttons at once and combining the results. No longer will you be restrained to only 5 inputs, now you have the ability to make use of 32 different button combinations!

Check the LCD Button Shield V2 Wiki link is the *Documents* section below for example code, schematics, and additional information.

Note: Headers are included with this shield but not soldered on.

Documents:

- [Schematic](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Shields/16X2_LCD_shield.pdf)
- LCD Button Shield V2 Wiki

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/d/e/dev-13293.jpg)