SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic)

SKU: LCD-16398 Brand: Sparkfun

The SparkFun SerLCD is an AVR-based, serial enabled LCD that provides a simple and cost effective solution for adding a 20x4 Black on RGB Liquid Crystal Display...

$50.40 AUD, inc GST

$45.82 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Nov 18 and Nov 21

Quantity Discounts:

6-12 $44.45 (exc GST)
12+ $43.53 (exc GST)

The SparkFun SerLCD is an AVR-based, serial enabled LCD that provides a simple and cost effective solution for adding a 20x4 Black on RGB Liquid Crystal Display into your project. We've seriously overhauled the PCB design on the back of the screen by including an ATmega328P that handles all of the screen control, meaning a backpack is no longer needed! This display can now communicate in three different ways: serial, I²C, and SPI. This version comes equipped with a Qwiic connector, bringing serial LCDs into the Qwiic ecosystem. This simplifies the number of wires needed and allows your project to display all kinds of text and numbers.

The on-board ATmega328P AVR microcontroller utilizes 11.0592 MHz crystal for greater communication accuracy with adjustable baud rates of 1200 through 1000000 but is default set at 9600. The firmware for this SerLCD is fully opensource and allows for any customizations you may need.

Note: Since the SerLCD is a 3.3V device, please make sure you convert to 3.3V logic depending on your chosen microcontroller or single board computer. Otherwise, you may risk damaging your board.

The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I²C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.

Get Started with the SparkFun SerLCD Guide

Features

20x4, Black on RGB Display
The AVR ATMega328p (with Arduino-compatible bootloader) is populated on the back of each LCD screen and handles all of the LCD control
Three communication options: Serial, I²C and SPI
Adjustable I²C address controlled via software special commands (0x72 default)
Qwiic connection
Emergency reset to factory settings (Jumper RX to GND on bootup)
Operational backspace character
Incoming buffer stores up to 80 characters
Pulse width modulation of backlight allows direct control of backlight brightness and current consumption
Pulse width modulation of contrast allows for software defined contrast amount.
User definable splash screen
Open-sourced firmware and Arduino-compatible bootloader enables updates via the Arduino IDE

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