SH1106 OLED Driver Kit¶
A clock that uses the larger 1.3" SH1106 OLED over I2C.
Source book: Clocks and Watches
Kit page: https://dmccreary.github.io/clocks-and-watches/kits/sh1106/
Printable one-pager: sh1106-one-pager.html
Features¶
- Uses the SH1106 1.3" OLED
Benefits¶
- Free, open lessons: the Clocks and Watches textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
- Instant feedback: students see their code's results on lights or a display.
- Budget: about $15 (1.3" OLED about $4.50, Pico W $5, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2).
Parts¶
- Raspberry Pi Pico ($4) — Microcontroller
- SH1106 1.3" OLED ($2.65) — Display
- 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) — Breadboard
- Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) — Power and programming cable
