- Open Thonny IDE with the 3 files
- Make pin edits or setup changes (See below for options)
- DO NOT EDIT FILE NAMES!
-- In Thonny, go to top menu File => Save Copy => Raspberry Pi Pico and save each .py file to the board.
-- Switch to the main.py and click run. This should be able to initalize the LCD display if settings are right.
+- In Thonny, go to top menu File => Save Copy => Raspberry Pi Pico and save each file to the board with the same name as downloaded and with a .PY extension when saving it to the board.
+- Switch to the pico_i2c_lcd_test.py (this is the main file) and click run. This should be able to initalize the LCD display if settings are right.
- If you get errors, see below for a known list of errors and their fixes
+- Wiring Diagram LCD_bb.jpg! Please look here for a fritzing diagram!
Requirements:
- 3.3 - 5V level translator. This is crucial to encure the lcd recieves the commands properly. I recommend this: https://www.adafruit.com/product/757 (Must be Bi-Directional)
OSERROR : 5 (This is quite a common error, 5 means I/O error. Check Your connections. This means codes can't be sent or recieved ensure SCL and SDA are properly connected through the level translator!
-Feel to leave comments or questions and I will try to answer them as quick as possible!
+Feel to leave comments or questions / issues and I will try to answer / resolve them as quick as possible!
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+For people wondering how to use this code, Tinkernut on Youtube created a very nice guide + some more features! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Kr_3xHjqE&t
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+Announcements / updates:
+- Thonny library package coming soon!
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