{"title":"Display-O-Tron Breakout","handle":"display-o-tron-breakout","url":"/products/display-o-tron-breakout","description":"The Display-O-Tron Breakout pairs a high-contrast 16 × 3 character LCD with an RGB backlight on a compact breakout board. It runs from either 3.3 V or 5 V and supports SPI, 4-bit, and 8-bit interfaces via the ST7036 controller — making it compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and most other microcontrollers.\n\nThe RGB backlight is driven by onboard FETs, so you only need to supply logic-level signals to the R, G, and B pins (PWM supported) for full colour mixing.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n16 × 3 Character LCD – High-contrast display with ST7036 controller\n\nRGB Backlight – FET-driven, controllable via PWM for any colour\n\nDual Voltage – Operates from 3.3 V or 5 V supply\n\nMultiple Interfaces – SPI, 4-bit, and 8-bit addressing (HD44780-compatible)\n\nM2.5 Mounting Holes – Easy to secure in enclosures and projects\n\n\n\nNote: This is a kit that requires basic soldering.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nRaspberry Pi status displays and dashboards\nArduino projects needing a compact character LCD\nIoT devices with visual feedback\n\n\nResources\n\n\nDatasheet (PDF) – Includes sample wiring diagrams for all modes of operation\n\nPython ST7036 Driver – Pimoroni library for Raspberry Pi\n\nDogLcd Arduino Library – Arduino-compatible driver\n","vendor":"Little Bird","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":7362,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PR-PIM146","price":29.84,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}