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Then, you can finally print your message on the display using the print() method. Note: 0 corresponds to the first column, 1 to the second column, and so on… The following line sets the cursor to the first column, first row. To display a message on the screen, first you need to set the cursor to where you want your message to be written. Then, turn on the LCD backlight, so that you’re able to read the characters on the display. In the setup(), first initialize the display with the init() method. LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, lcdColumns, lcdRows) You should use the display address you’ve found in the previous step. Then, you need to set the display address, the number of columns and number of rows. If you’re using a display with another size, you should modify those variables. The next two lines set the number of columns and rows of your LCD display.

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How the code worksįirst, you need to include the LiquidCrystal_I2C library. So, let’s take a quick look at how the code works. In this simple sketch we show you the most useful and important functions from the LiquidCrystal_I2C library. It displays the message in the first row, and then in the second row. set cursor to first column, second row clears the display to print new message if you don't know your display address, run an I2C scanner sketch set LCD address, number of columns and rows set the LCD number of columns and rows With the LCD properly wired to the ESP32, upload the following I2C Scanner sketch.

Move the LiquidCrystal_I2C folder to your Arduino IDE installation libraries folderīefore displaying text on the LCD, you need to find the LCD I2C address.

Rename your folder from LiquidCrystal_I2C-master to LiquidCrystal_I2C.

zip folder and you should get LiquidCrystal_I2C-master folder

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Click here to download the LiquidCrystal_I2C library.

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Follow the next steps to install the library: We’re using this library by Marco Schwartz. There are several libraries that work with the I2C LCD.

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To install the ESP8266 add-on in your Arduino IDE, read the following tutorial: How to Install the ESP8266 Board in Arduino IDE.

Mac and Linux instructions – ESP32 Board in Arduino IDE.

Windows instructions – ESP32 Board in Arduino IDE.

Arduino IDE with ESP32įollow one of the next guides to prepare your Arduino IDE to work with the ESP32: You can also wire your LCD to the ESP8266 by following the next schematic diagram. We’re using the ESP8266 default I2C pins ( GPIO 4 and GPIO 5).īefore proceeding with the project, you need to install the ESP32 or ESP8266 add-on in the Arduino IDE. You can also use the following table as a reference.

Wire your LCD to the ESP32 by following the next schematic diagram. We’re using the ESP32 default I2C pins ( GPIO 21 and GPIO 22). This display uses I2C communication, which makes wiring really simple. You can use the preceding links or go directly to /tools to find all the parts for your projects at the best price!

Optional – ESP8266 12-E – read Best ESP8266 Wi-Fi Development Boards.

ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1 Board – read ESP32 Development Boards Review and Comparison.To follow this tutorial you need these parts: On a “regular” LCD you need to add a potentiometer to the circuit to adjust the contrast. You just need to wire the SDA and SCL pins.Īdditionally, it comes with a built-in potentiometer you can use to adjust the contrast between the background and the characters on the LCD. The advantage of using an I2C LCD is that the wiring is really simple. You can also use this guide with the ESP8266.įor this tutorial we’ll be using a 16×2 I2C LCD display, but LCDs with other sizes should also work. We’ll show you how to wire the display, install the library and try sample code to write text on the LCD: static text, and scroll long messages. This tutorial shows how to use the I2C LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with the ESP32 using Arduino IDE.

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