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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Display Format | 16 × 2 characters |
| Controller | ST7066 (HD44780-compatible |
| Operating Voltage (Logic) | 5 V (4.5 – 5.5 V) |
| Supply Current (Display) | 1.0–1.5 mA |
| LED Backlight | Green, forward voltage ~4.2–4.6 V, typical current ~20–100 mA |
| Duty Cycle | 1/16 |
| Dimensions | ~80 × 36 × 13 mm; viewing area ~66 × 16 mm |
| Operating Temp | –20 °C to +70 °C |
| Pin Type | 16-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