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