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--- i2c_lcd_display [2016/08/01 20:33] – walkeradmin
+++ i2c_lcd_display [2023/03/09 22:35] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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     SDA          Pin 3 (GPIO2)
     SCL          Pin 5 (GPIO3)
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+You need to ensure that the I2C pins are active:
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+    sudo raspi-config
+    Advanced Options
+    I2C
+    Where you see the message -  Would you like the ARM I2C interface to be enabled?
+    Select Yes, then exit this menu system
+    Reboot for the changes to take effect
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 Once the OS is installed and the LCD is connected, the libraries can be installed:
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+Ensure you are in  your home folder (probably /home/pi)\\
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 From the command line:
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 Once the Pi has rebooted:
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+    Navigate to your home folder (probably /home/pi)
     cd lcd
     edit lcddriver.py to ensure the ADDRESS = 0x27 is the correct address (some are 0x20)
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     Raspberry Pi - Mini LCD Display Tutorial by TheRaspberryPiGuy
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+To start the demo LCD code:
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+    sudo python lcd_lcd.py
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+You should now have some text on the LCD\\
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