28029 Parallax Inc, 28029 Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28029
• Description: KIT PARTS SMART SENSORS W/TEXT
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 28029

• Accessory Type: Parts Kit
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: BASIC Stamp® or Javelin Modules
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• Other names: 28029PAR

Chapter 1: Parallax Serial LCD Display · Page 1
Chapter 1: The Parallax Serial LCD Display
Displaying the information a sensor sends in a readable format has many uses, and in
some applications, it's all that matters. The digital thermometer is a common example
that can be found in many households. Inside each digital thermometer, there is a
temperature probe, a microcontroller, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying
the measurements. The BASIC Stamp microcontroller and Parallax Serial LCD shown in
Figure 1-1 can provide the microcontroller and display elements for this type of product.
This setup is also great for displaying mobile measurements, making it possible to
disconnect your board from the PC and Debug Terminal and field-test your smart
sensors.
Figure 1-1: BASIC Stamp, Board of Education, and Parallax Serial LCD
The activities in this chapter introduce some Parallax LCD basics, like connecting the
LCD to the BASIC Stamp, turning it on and off, placing its cursor, and displaying text
and digits. Later chapters will introduce creating and animating custom characters and
displaying scrolling messages.