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Exploring Arduino, 2nd Edition

by Jeremy Blum

November 2019

Beginner

512 pages

11h 50m

English

Wiley

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Why Arduino?Who This Book Is ForWhat You'll Learn in This BookFeatures Used in This BookGetting the PartsWhat You'll NeedSource Code and Digital ContentErrataSupplementary Material and SupportWhat Is an Arduino?An Open Source PlatformBeyond This Book
Exploring the Arduino EcosystemCreating Your First ProgramSummary
Digital OutputsPulse-Width Modulation with analogWrite() Reading Digital InputsBuilding a Controllable RGB LED NightlightSummary
Understanding Analog and Digital SignalsReading Analog Sensors with the Arduino: analogRead() Using Variable Resistors to Make Your Own Analog SensorsSummary
Driving DC MotorsBuilding a Roving RobotSummary
Driving Servo MotorsBuilding a Sweeping Distance SensorUnderstanding and Driving Stepper MotorsBuilding a “One-Minute Chronograph”Summary
Understanding How Speakers WorkUsing tone() to Make SoundsBuilding a Micro PianoSummary

Understanding the Arduino's Serial Communication CapabilitiesListening to the ArduinoTalking to the ArduinoTalking to a Desktop AppSummary
Emulating a KeyboardEmulating a MouseSummary
Understanding Shift RegistersControlling Light Animations with a Shift RegisterSummary
History of the I2C BusI2C Hardware DesignCommunicating with an I2C Temperature ProbeCombining Shift Registers, Serial Communication, and I2C CommunicationsSummary
Overview of the SPI BusSPI Hardware and Communication DesignComparing SPI to I2C and UARTCommunicating with an SPI AccelerometerCreating an Audiovisual Instrument Using a 3-Axis AccelerometerSummary
Setting Up the LCDUsing the LiquidCrystal Library to Write to the LCDBuilding a Personal ThermostatSummary
Using Hardware InterruptsUsing Timer InterruptsBuilding an Interrupt-Driven Sound MachineSummary
Getting Ready for Data LoggingInterfacing the Arduino with an SD CardReal-Time ClocksBuilding an Entrance LoggerSummary
The Electromagnetic SpectrumReceiving Key Presses with the RF LinkMaking a Wireless DoorbellThe Start of Your Smart Home—Controlling a LampSummary
Demystifying BluetoothCommunication between Your Arduino and Your PhoneControlling an AC Lamp with BluetoothSummary
The Web, the Arduino, and YouControlling Your Arduino from the WebInterfacing with Web APIsSummary
Reading DatasheetsUnderstanding the Arduino Schematic
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12Interfacing with Liquid Crystal Displays

Parts You'll Need for This Chapter

Arduino Uno or Adafruit METRO 328
USB cable (Type A to B for Uno, Type A to Micro-B for METRO)
Half-size or full-size breadboard
Assorted jumper wires
Pushbuttons (×2)
220Ω resistor
1kΩ resistor
4.7kΩ resistors (×2)
10kΩ resistors (×2)
10kΩ trim potentiometer (might be included with LCD purchase)
9V battery
9V battery clip
L7805CV 5V voltage regulator
10μF 50V electrolytic capacitors (×2)
1N4001 diode
PN2222 NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT)
8Ω loudspeaker
TC74A0-5.0VAT I²C temperature sensor
Miniature 5V DC brushless cooling fan
16×2 character LCD with header pins
- CODE AND DIGITAL CONTENT FOR THIS CHAPTER
- Code downloads, videos, and other digital content for this chapter can be found at:
- exploringarduino.com/content2/ch12
- Code for this chapter can also be obtained from the Downloads tab on this book's Wiley web page:
- wiley.com/go/exploringarduino2e

One of the best things about designing embedded systems is that they can operate independently from a computer. Up until now, you've been tethered to the computer if you wanted to display any kind of information more complicated than an illuminated LED. By adding a liquid crystal display (LCD) to your Arduino, you can more easily display complex information (sensor values, timing information, settings, progress bars, and so on) directly on your Arduino project without having to interface with the serial monitor through a computer.

In this chapter, ...