Understanding Arduino LCD Code
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A Simple 'Hello, World!' Example
Libraries Used
• 1. Wire.h:
• - Handles I2C communication between the
Arduino and devices like the LCD.
•
• 2. Adafruit_LiquidCrystal.h:
• - Provides functions for controlling the LCD
via the I2C interface.
LCD Object Initialization
• Adafruit_LiquidCrystal lcd(0x3F);
• - Initializes an LCD object with the I2C address
0x3F (this may vary).
• - Replace 0x3F with the correct address if
necessary.
Setup Function
• lcd.begin(16, 2);
• - Initializes the LCD with 16 columns and 2
rows.
• lcd.setBacklight(true);
• - Turns the backlight of the LCD on.
• lcd.setCursor(0, 0);
Loop Function
• void loop() {
• // Nothing to do in the loop for now
• }
• - The loop runs continuously, but there is no
logic here, so it remains empty.
Key Points
• 1. I2C Communication: Allows communication
between the Arduino and the LCD via SDA and
SCL pins.
• 2. LCD Dimensions: Defined by
lcd.begin(columns, rows).
• 3. Cursor Position: Set using lcd.setCursor(x,
y).
• 4. Printing Text: Use lcd.print() to display text
on the LCD.
What Happens When Code Runs
• 1. The LCD displays "Hello, World!" at the top-
left corner (first row, first column).
• 2. The display remains unchanged since the
loop is empty.
Possible Modifications
• 1. Change the text in lcd.print() to display
different messages.
• 2. Modify cursor position using
lcd.setCursor(x, y) to print at different
locations.
• 3. Add more functionality in the loop() to
update the display continuously.
