Description:
LCD's are always an interesting addition to any project. Not all LCD's can be easily coupled to a micro controller. This LCD Display, from Devantech, has easy connectivity via serial and I2C communication. The display only requires 5 Volt and 2 data lines. Controlled with serial TTL mode or I2C mode is selectable by a jumper. Works perfectly well with Arduino or Raspberry Pi boards.

A 3x4 keypad can be connected to this controller, see part no 18033.

Specifications:

• Display - 16 characters per row, 2 rows 
• Voltage - 5v only required
• Current - 40mA typ. with backlight on
• Modes - I2C or 9600 baud Serial
• Keypad - Automatic scanning of a 3x4 matrix keypad
• Custom characters - up to 8 custom characters easily defined
• Backlight defaults off, and can be turned on under software control

Resources:
Full information can be found in the Product Datasheet