Arduino 1602 LCD Board Keypad Shield

The Arduino 1602 LCD Board Keypad Shield is an expansion board designed for use with Arduino microcontrollers, specifically for projects that require a user interface with a 16×2 character LCD display and a keypad. Here’s a breakdown of its features:

1602 LCD: The shield features a 16×2 character LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), which can display up to 16 characters per line across 2 lines. It’s commonly used for displaying text and basic graphics in Arduino projects.
Keypad: The shield includes a keypad with various buttons (usually 5 or more), arranged in a grid or a linear layout. These buttons can be used for user input, allowing users to interact with the Arduino project by pressing buttons.
Shield Form Factor: The shield is designed to fit directly onto an Arduino board, such as the Arduino Uno or Arduino Mega. It typically plugs into the headers on the Arduino board, providing a convenient and integrated solution for adding a display and keypad to your Arduino project.
Integrated Components: The shield often includes additional components such as potentiometers for adjusting contrast, backlight control for the LCD, and sometimes even additional circuitry for interfacing with the LCD and keypad.
Easy Integration: With the shield’s plug-and-play design, integrating a display and keypad into your Arduino project becomes straightforward. You can use Arduino libraries and example code to quickly get started with displaying information on the LCD and reading input from the keypad.

This type of shield is commonly used in various Arduino projects requiring user interaction, such as simple menu systems, data entry interfaces, and interactive displays. It provides a convenient and compact solution for adding a user interface to your Arduino projects without the need for extensive wiring or external components.

Package Includes :

1 x Arduino 1602 LCD Board Keypad Shield