Switch Electronics 1602 LCD Keypad Shield for Arduino UNO R3 Mega2560 Nano STEM

Switch Electronics 16x2 LCD Keypad Shield

Enhance your Arduino projects with this versatile 16x2 LCD Keypad Shield from Switch Electronics. This module features a blue 16x2 LCD display, a responsive keypad, and adjustable contrast and backlight for clear visibility. It's designed to plug directly onto Arduino UNO or Mega 2560 boards as a shield, or it can be connected via header pins for flexible integration.

Key Features

• Display: 16 characters x 2 lines Blue LCD
• Keypad: Integrated buttons for user input
• Connectivity: Shield compatible with Arduino UNO R3, MEGA2560, and Nano
• Control: Analog pin 0 for button readings
• LCD Interface: Digital pins 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 for LCD communication
• Buttons Included: 4 directional buttons, 1 select button, 1 reset button
• Adjustable Contrast: Fine-tune display readability
• Backlight: For improved visibility in various lighting conditions

Specifications

• Chip Operating Voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Current: 2.0mA
• Dimensions: 80mm x 59mm

Pinout Details

• Analog 0: Button Control
• Digital 4: DB4 (LCD Data Bit 4)
• Digital 5: DB5 (LCD Data Bit 5)
• Digital 6: DB6 (LCD Data Bit 6)
• Digital 7: DB7 (LCD Data Bit 7)
• Digital 8: RS (Register Select for LCD)
• Digital 9: Enable (LCD Enable Pin)
• Digital 10: Backlight Control

Perfect for hobbyists and STEM education, this LCD Keypad Shield simplifies the process of adding interactive displays and input to your electronic projects.