8x2 Character LCD Display Blue 5V 0802

This character LCD shows 2 lines of 8 characters each in white on a blue background and is suitable for first attempts at controlling a display with an Arduino. Control uses the LiquidCrystal library from the Library Manager. The connection is provided as 2 × 7 solder holes.

Recommended alternative with I2C and 16 characters per line: LCD1602 LCD Blue Display with I2C Module

Recommended Accessories:

• 10K Ohm Linear Rotary Potentiometer 3386P-1-103
• Pin Header Male 2 X 40 Pin RM 2.54mm Straight Short Pin
• Dupont Cable M-F 20cm 20 Pieces

Features:

• 2 lines of 8 characters each
• White characters on blue background
• Contrast via a potentiometer on V0 (0 V to 5 V)
• In 4-bit mode RS, E and D4 to D7 are sufficient, RW is tied to GND
• Backlight A to 5 V, K to GND

Application Examples:

• First attempts with display and Arduino
• Small display for measured values
• Simple status displays in devices

Documentation:

• Character LCD with Arduino tutorial (Last Minute Engineers)
• LiquidCrystal library (GitHub)

Technical Data:

• Model: 0802 character LCD (marking 0802A)
• Operating voltage: 5 V
• Character resolution: 5 × 8 dots
• Characters: 2 lines × 8 characters
• Backlight: white characters on blue background
• Connections: 1 VSS, 2 VDD, 3 V0, 4 RS, 5 RW, 6 E, 7 to 14 D0 to D7, plus A and K
• Dimensions: 59 × 33 × 14 mm
• Weight: 23 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× LCD display 0802