Character LCD Clock
A 16x2 LCD1602 character display with a real-time clock that shows the date, time, and temperature.
Character LCD Clock
Key Features
- Uses the LCD1602 I2C Character LCD
Key Benefits
- Free, open lessons. The Clocks and Watches textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
- Classroom friendly. Built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
- Instant feedback. Students see their code's results on lights or a display.
- Budget. About $17 (estimate: LCD1602 with I2C backpack about $5, DS3231 clock about $2, Pico W $5, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2).
Parts
| Part (price) | Role |
| Raspberry Pi Pico ($4) | Microcontroller |
| LCD1602 I2C Character LCD | Display |
| 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) | Breadboard |
| Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) | Power and programming cable |
Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.
About this kit: From the Clocks and Watches collection.
Source: Clocks and Watches
Source: Clocks and Watches