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# I2C RGB Backlight LCD 16x2 Display Module for Arduino (Black Text)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DFR0374 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/lcd-keypad-shield-v2-0.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/lcd-keypad-shield-v2-0.html.md))

This product includes a 2x16 LCD display and 6 momentary push buttons. Pins 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are used to interface with the LCD and Analog Pin 0 is used to read the work status of five pushbuttons.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $23.50 (inc GST) — $21.36 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $20.29 (exc GST) · 12+ $19.44 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 19 and Aug 24.

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## Description

This shield for Arduino with a 16×2 RGB LCD screen could bring you a brand-new experience with LCD screen!

The RGB LCD shield supports both backlit brightness and color adjustment. It offers 16 million color combinations that make colors on-screen appear vivid and bright. Moreover, the screen backlit color can be programmed to adjust automatically according to the changes in the measured parameters, which allows you to intuitively feel the real-time status of the monitored object. For example, when detecting the indoor temperature, set the backlit color to blue if the temperature ≤26°C and change the color to red if the temperature >26°C.

The RGB LCD shield extends all IOs of Arduino UNO on the back, by which you can connect with modules like sensors, LEDs, and servos while using this screen to display content. More possibilities for your creative projects！

Besides, there are 6 keys on the shield, 5 of which are programable and can be used to switch and set functions.

The 1602 RGB LCD shield adopts an integrated design approach and I2C communication. No more complicated wiring, you can directly plug this shield onto an Arduino controller, call the Arduino library, add a couple of lines of codes, then the screen can display numbers or characters.

This 1602 RGB LCD shield can not only be used in interactive projects but also suitable for building data monitoring platforms to feed back the real-time status of various devices.

### Specifications

- Operating Voltage: 3.3V~5.0V
- Operating Current: <0.8mA
- Display: 16\*2 characters
- Communication: I2C
- Backlit: RGB adjustable backlit (16 million colours)
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C
- Storage Temperature: -30 to+ 80°C
- Dimension: 87.0 x 52.0 x 14.8mm
 
### Documents and Resources

- [Wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/_SKU_DFR0374__SKU_DFR0936_LCD_Keypad_Shield_V2.0)
- [Schematic](https://dfimg.dfrobot.com/nobody/wiki/4b8cd9d63d06a834db015dadfc223749.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/d/f/dfr0374_1.jpg)