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Activity 1: Displaying Text on an LCD with I2C

Objective:

Students will learn how to connect an LCD display with I2C to an Arduino and program it to
display text.

Materials Needed:

• Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)

• I2C LCD module (e.g., 16x2 LCD with I2C backpack)

• Breadboard and jumper wires

• Computer with Arduino IDE installed if or use TINKERCAD

• USB cable to connect Arduino to the computer

Instructions:

1. Understanding I2C:

o Briefly explain the I2C protocol (Inter-Integrated Circuit), highlighting its


advantages like reduced wiring and multiple device communication.

2. Wiring the Components:

o Show students how to connect the I2C LCD to the Arduino:

▪ Connect VCC on the LCD to 5V on the Arduino.

▪ Connect GND on the LCD to GND on the Arduino.

▪ Connect SDA on the LCD to A4 on the Arduino (for Uno).

▪ Connect SCL on the LCD to A5 on the Arduino.

3. Installing Libraries:

o Guide students to install the necessary libraries in the Arduino IDE:

▪ Open the Arduino IDE.

▪ Go to Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries.

▪ Search for and install the "LiquidCrystal I2C" library.

4. Writing the Code:

o Provide students with a simple code template to display text on the LCD:
#include <Wire.h>

#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>

// Set the LCD address (0x27 is common, but check your module)

LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 16, 2);

void setup() {

// Initialize the LCD

lcd.begin();

// Turn on the backlight

lcd.backlight();

// Print a message to the LCD

lcd.setCursor(0, 0); // Set cursor to first row, first column

lcd.print("Hello, World!");

lcd.setCursor(0, 1); // Set cursor to second row, first column

lcd.print("I2C LCD Test");

void loop() {

// Nothing to do here

}
Uploading the Code:

• Instruct students to connect their Arduino to the computer using the USB cable.

• Select the correct board and port from the Tools menu in the Arduino IDE.

• Click the upload button to upload the code to the Arduino.

Testing:

• Once the code is uploaded, students should see "Hello, World!" on the first line and
"I2C LCD Test" on the second line of the LCD.

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