Arduino - lcd.blink()

Description

Display the blinking LCD cursor. If used in combination with the cursor() function, the result will depend on the particular display. This function is opposite to lcd.noBlink()

Syntax

lcd.blink()

Parameters

  • lcd: a variable of type LiquidCrystal

Example

Hardware Required

1×Official Arduino Uno
1×Alternatively, DIYables ATMEGA328P Development Board
1×USB 2.0 cable type A/B
1×LCD
1×Potentiometer
1×Alternatively, Potentiometer Kit
1×Alternatively, Potentiometer Module with Knob
1×Breadboard
1×Jumper Wires
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Wiring Diagram

Arduino LCD 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() { lcd.noBlink(); delay(3000); // turn off the blinking cursor: lcd.blink(); // turn on the blinking cursor delay(3000); }

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