LCD Arduino Sign

by Aibhilin P in Circuits > Arduino

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LCD Arduino Sign

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Dr. White needs a way to make a Arduino welcome sign because he needs a way to show other students what Computer Science involves.

Supplies

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Arduino Uno, LCD screen, Male to Female wires, USB 2.0 Cable Type A/B

https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-uno-rev3

https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-Display-Backlight-Controller-Character/dp/B00HJ6AFW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1EJ3FO9TAWMBE&keywords=lcd+display+arduino&qid=1667945106&sprefix=LCD+dis%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/GenBasic-Solderless-Dupont-Compatible-Breadboard-Prototyping/dp/B01L5UKAPI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=male+to+female+jumper+wires&qid=1669671173&sr=8-3

https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/usb-2-0-cable-type-a-b

Downloads

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Prototype- Open Tinkercad

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Log in/ Sign up to Tinkercad. In the upper right hand corner, select "new" and then select "circuit".

Prototype- Design

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In the search bar, type in "LCD". In the results under starters, select and drag "LCD" onto the workspace.

Code A

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In the upper right hand corner, select "code". If desired, change the wording on the screen by typing in different messages.

Code B

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Above the six colored circles, select "Blocks". Then select "Blocks + Text".

Code C

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Download the Arduino IDE. At the top, there is a drop down box. Select Arduino Uno. Copy and Paste the code into Arduino. Hold on to that for a minute.

Build

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Gather 4 Male to Female wires, the Arduino Uno, and the LCD screen. Set them up just like you did the Tinkercad.

Attach

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Plug the hexagonal side of the USB cable into the Arduino and plug the other side into the USB port in your computer.

Final

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Once the Arduino is set up and it is plugged into your computer, go back to Arduino IDE. In the upper left hand corner select the blue arrow. Tada! You have made an Sign on an LCD screen using an Arduino!