So he wrote a simple Python module which renders the LCD on his computer display. A simple, quick, useful hack. [Prashant]’s code relies on the use of Pygame, a set of Python modules designed ...

The 16×2 LCD display is a classic in the microcontroller world, and for good reason. Add a couple of wires, download a library, mash out a few lines of code, and your project has a user interface.

This module will investigate creating an interactive side-scrolling game using an Arduino. It will also provide experience with advanced usage of the 16x2 LCD screen and its scrolling capabilities.