1602 LCD Board Keypad Shield Blue Backlight for Arduino

The 1602 LCD Board Keypad Shield with Blue Backlight is a convenient and popular shield for Arduino and compatible boards. Here's a summary of its features and specifications:

  Features:  

• 2x16 LCD with blue backlight
• 6 momentary push buttons for user input
• Pins 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are used for LCD interface
• Only one Analog Pin (Analog 0) is used for reading the five push buttons
• Supports contrast adjustment and back-lit on/off functions
• Exposes five analog pins for easy sensor connection
• Onboard power LED indicator

  Specifications:  

• Operating Voltage: 5V
• Push Buttons: Select, Up, Right, Down, Left, Reset
• Uses one ADC channel for the keypad interface
• Key values are read through a 5-stage voltage divider
• LCD Pin Connections:
  • Digital 4: DB4
  • Digital 5: DB5
  • Digital 6: DB6
  • Digital 7: DB7
  • Digital 8: RS (Data/Signal Display Selection)
  • Digital 9: Enable
• Also includes a potentiometer for backlight adjustment
• Dimensions: 80 x 58 mm (3.15 x 2.28 in)
• APC&BT pin header for connecting wireless devices such as the APC220 Radio Communication Module
• Expanded I/O pins and Analog Pinout for sensor extensions

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x 1602 LCD Keypad Shield with Blue Backlight

This shield provides a user-friendly interface for menu navigation and selection, making it suitable for a variety of Arduino projects.