{"title":"Adafruit BlueWhite 16x2 LCD+Keypad Kit for Raspberry Pi","handle":"adafruit-bluewhite-16x2-lcd-keypad-kit-for-raspberry-pi","url":"/products/adafruit-bluewhite-16x2-lcd-keypad-kit-for-raspberry-pi","description":"The Adafruit Blue & White 16×2 LCD + Keypad Kit is a Raspberry Pi add-on plate that provides a 16×2 character LCD display, 5 navigation buttons, and backlight control — all using just the two I2C pins on the Pi. The I2C bus remains shareable with other sensors and devices.\n\nThe 4 directional buttons plus select button provide a built-in user interface for standalone Pi projects without needing a keyboard or monitor. This kit requires soldering but is beginner-friendly and can be completed in about 30 minutes.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n16×2 Blue & White Character LCD – Included in the kit, clearly readable monochrome display\n\nI2C Interface – Controls LCD, backlight, and 5 buttons using only SDA/SCL pins\n\n5 Navigation Buttons – Up, down, left, right, and select with automatic debouncing in the library\n\nShared I2C Bus – Other I2C sensors and devices can share the same bus\n\nExtra-Tall Header – Clears the USB and Ethernet jacks on the Pi\n\nPython Library – Ready-to-use code for controlling the LCD and reading button input\n\n\nCompatibility\n\nRaspberry Pi Model A / B (Rev 1 and Rev 2)\nRaspberry Pi Model B+ and Pi 2 (requires electrical tape on USB ports to prevent shorting)\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nStandalone Raspberry Pi projects with a built-in user interface\nSystem status displays and menu navigation\nHeadless Pi setups requiring local feedback\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× PCB\n1× 16×2 blue & white character LCD\n5× Navigation buttons\n1× Extra-tall 26-pin header\nAll required components for assembly\n\n\n\nNote: This is a kit that requires soldering. Raspberry Pi is not included. The backlight can be controlled on/off only — PWM dimming is not supported by the I2C expander. LCD connector style (1-row or 2-row) may vary; both work the same.\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":7019,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-1115","price":45.93,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}