Connecting a low-cost LCD module to a Raspberry Pi Pico, and checking out some project applications. All code and wiring diagrams can be accessed at https://explainingcomputers.com/pi_pico_lcd.html
My previous Pi Pico Input & Servo Control video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDj2kcSA-68
And my Raspberry Pi Anemometer video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPEPZ02-t8
At the time of uploading this video, the Waveshare LCD module I used in the video was available from:
The Pi Hut: https://thepihut.com/products/lcd1602-i2c-module
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3HcOooR
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/43VqGXQ
Note the above Amazon links are affiliate, and that I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make.
The Waveshare LCD 1602 I2C module support page is here: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/LCD1602_I2C_Module
And you can directly download the drivers and test files here:
https://www.waveshare.com/w/upload/d/db/LCD1602_I2C_Module_code.zip
The 'Reflective IR Sensor' used in the anemometer is available from vendors including Pimoroni: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/reflective-ir-sensor-with-470-and-10k-resistors
and from Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2349 (NOT affiliate).
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 LCD I2C (unboxing)
03:44 MicroPython Control
07:15 Does it Game?
12:46 Measuring the Wind (anemometer)
16:33 Wrap
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