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×Arduino UNO or Genuino UNO
1×USB 2.0 cable type A/B
1×LCD
1×Potentiometer
1×Breadboard
1×Jumper Wires
1×(Optional) 9V Power Adapter for Arduino
1×(Recommended) Screw Terminal Block Shield for Arduino Uno
1×(Optional) Transparent Acrylic Enclosure For Arduino Uno
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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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