Arduino - lcd.begin()
Description
Initializes the interface to the LCD screen, and specifies the dimensions (width and height) of the display. begin() needs to be called before any other LCD library commands.
Syntax
lcd.begin(cols, rows)
Parameters
- lcd: a variable of type LiquidCrystal
- cols: the number of columns that the display has
- rows: the number of rows that the display has
Example
Hardware Required
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Wiring Diagram
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Arduino Code
#include <LiquidCrystal.h>
LiquidCrystal lcd(11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5);
void setup()
{
lcd.begin(16, 2); // set up the LCD 16x2
lcd.print("hello, world!"); // print a message to the LCD
}
void loop() {}
See Also
※ ARDUINO BUY RECOMMENDATION
| Arduino UNO R3 | |
| Arduino Starter Kit |
