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# RGB LCD Shield Kit w/ 16x2 Character Display - Only 2 pins used! [POSITIVE DISPLAY]

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/rgb-lcd-shield-kit-w-16x2-character-display-only-2-pins-used-positive-display

## Pricing

- **Price:** $52.87
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 39 units
- **SKU:** AF-716

## Description

This Arduino shield kit combines a 16×2 RGB character LCD with five navigation buttons, all controlled over I2C using just two pins (Analog 4 and 5). An on-board I2C port expander handles the LCD, RGB backlight, and keypad inputs, leaving your remaining pins free for sensors and other peripherals — and the I2C bus can still be shared with other devices. The five directional buttons (up, down, left, right, select) provide a built-in user interface for standalone projects without needing a computer. This is the positive display version (black text on RGB backlight). Key Features I2C Control – LCD, backlight, and buttons all managed via two I2C pins 16×2 RGB LCD Included – Positive display (black on RGB) with 7 backlight colours (red, yellow, green, teal, blue, violet, white) plus off 5 Navigation Buttons – Up, down, left, right, and select with automatic debouncing Shared I2C Bus – Other I2C devices (sensors, RTCs, etc.) can share the bus Arduino Library – Drop-in replacement for LiquidCrystal with built-in keypad support Compatibility Arduino Uno, Duemilanove, Diecimila – Direct plug-in Arduino Mega R3 – Works with the extra SDA/SCL pins Earlier Mega – Requires two wires soldered from the shield I2C pins to Digital 20 and 21 Ideal For Standalone projects with on-device user interfaces Menu-driven Arduino applications Sensor readout displays Learning to solder (beginner-friendly kit) Package Contents 1× PCB shield board 1× 16×2 RGB positive LCD 5× Navigation buttons Headers and all required components Note: This is a soldering kit requiring assembly (~30 minutes). The I2C expander does not support PWM, so backlight colours are on/off only (7 colours plus off — no smooth colour mixing). Resources Assembly Instructions and Tutorial

**Product Type:** physical

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