Product description
The Parallax Serial LCDs are very functional, low-cost liquid crystal displays that can be easily interfaced to and controlled by a microcontroller using a I/O pin. Code examples are included for the BASIC Stamp® and Propeller chip. The LCD displays provide basic text wrapping so that your text looks correct on the display. Full control over all of their advanced LCD features allows you to move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single instruction and turn the display on and off in any configuration. They support the same visible characters as the BASIC Stamp Editor's Debug Terminal (ASCII Dec 32-127). In addition, you may define up to eight of your own custom characters to display anywhere on the LCD.
This display and many applications and programming examples are featured in our Smart Sensors and Applications Parts & Text Kit (#28029).
This device can be connected to a PC serial port using a MAX232 line driver. The circuit isn't supported by Parallax, but it's possible to make this connection with a few dollars of parts.
Features:
Clear 2x16 character display
Turn backlighting on or off with a single command
Directly supports ASCII DEC characters 32-127
Eight user-definable custom characters
Move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single command
Baud mode selector and adjustable contrast on the back of the display
Application Ideas:
Professional-looking text user interface on any microcontroller application
Easy serial debugging without a PC
Real-time sensor data output on autonomous robot
Key Specifications:
Power requirements: +5 VDC, 10 mA (light off), 50 mA (light on)
Selectable asynchronous serial baud rates: 2400, 9600, 19200
Dimensions: 1.42 x 3.15 in (36 x 80 mm)
Operating temp range: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70°C)
Update: The LCDs currently for sale are updated to Revision F. Basic functionality remains the same, but power requirements and the layout of the backpack have changed. Please see the documentation for information on your model.
This display and many applications and programming examples are featured in our Smart Sensors and Applications Parts & Text Kit (#28029).
This device can be connected to a PC serial port using a MAX232 line driver. The circuit isn't supported by Parallax, but it's possible to make this connection with a few dollars of parts.
Features:
Clear 2x16 character display
Turn backlighting on or off with a single command
Directly supports ASCII DEC characters 32-127
Eight user-definable custom characters
Move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single command
Baud mode selector and adjustable contrast on the back of the display
Application Ideas:
Professional-looking text user interface on any microcontroller application
Easy serial debugging without a PC
Real-time sensor data output on autonomous robot
Key Specifications:
Power requirements: +5 VDC, 10 mA (light off), 50 mA (light on)
Selectable asynchronous serial baud rates: 2400, 9600, 19200
Dimensions: 1.42 x 3.15 in (36 x 80 mm)
Operating temp range: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70°C)
Update: The LCDs currently for sale are updated to Revision F. Basic functionality remains the same, but power requirements and the layout of the backpack have changed. Please see the documentation for information on your model.