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LCD 16x2 green Backlight with soldering pin

16×2 Character LCD – Green LED Backlight (Soldered Pins)

🌟 Overview

A compact 16-character-by-2-line LCD display featuring a green LED backlight. Built around the industry-standard ST7066/HD44780 controller, it’s the perfect choice for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller projects.

📝 Specifications

FeatureSpecification
Display Format16 × 2 characters
ControllerST7066 (HD44780-compatible) youtube.com+15vishay.com+15newhavendisplay.com+15
Operating Voltage (Logic)5 V (4.5 – 5.5 V)
Supply Current (Display)1.0–1.5 mA
LED BacklightGreen, forward voltage ~4.2–4.6 V, typical current ~20–100 mA
Duty Cycle1/16
Dimensions~80 × 36 × 13 mm; viewing area ~66 × 16 mm
Operating Temp–20 °C to +70 °C
Pin Type16-pin header soldered (through-hole 2.54 mm pitch)

🧩 Wiring Guide (with Arduino Uno)

Pin Connection Table:

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LCD  | Arduino
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VSS  | GND
VDD  | 5V
V0   | Middle of 10k potentiometer
RS   | D12
RW   | GND
E    | D11
D4   | D5
D5   | D4
D6   | D3
D7   | D2
LED+ | 5V (with ~220Ω resistor)
LED− | GND

Sample Code:

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#include <LiquidCrystal.h>
LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 5, 4, 3, 2);
void setup() {
  lcd.begin(16, 2);
  lcd.print("Hello, World!");
}
void loop() {}

Easy and reliable using Arduino’s built-in LiquidCrystal library. youtube.com+1forum.arduino.cc+1vishay.com+15youtube.com+15reddit.com+15

▶️ YouTube Tutorial

Watch this clear, copy-paste wiring guide for a 16×2 LCD (with green backlight):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rYUB5rcnOM

📚 Official LiquidCrystal Library


📄 Datasheet & Controller Reference

For full technical details and pinout diagrams, see the official datasheet:

[Vishay LCD‑016N002B Datasheet PDF] sharvielectronics.com+11newhavendisplay.com+11pololu.com+11

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