What is it?

16x2 character transmissive alphanumeric LCD shield for Arduino MKR series. It provides high quality LCD screen to the newest Arduino platform. With 3.3V operation you can power your project from lithium battery. This is a bright and wide temperature range LCD that works below freezing, making it useful for outdoor applications.

It has transmissive screen with white backlight.

• Dimensions: 65 mm x 25 mm x 17 mm.
• Working voltage: 3.3V from Arduino
• Temperature range: -20°C to +70°C
• Interface: I2C + Reset line + Backlight
• Controller: ST7032

This product comes as a soldered MKR shield ready to use. Pictures are for illustration, only the assembled LCD shield will be shipped, Arduino MKR in the pictures is not included.

This shield uses RX1602A4-BIW-TS display from RAYSTAR OPTRONICS or similar.

Why did you make it?

There were no screen shields available for otherwise excellent Arduino MKR series.

How to use?

Plug it in to your Arduino, install LCD_ST7032.h library. Run example code.

Example code

Schematic