As the newest member of the Nebula Raider crew, your first critical task is to repair the ship’s communication interface. Without a reliable way to communicate, the Nebula Raider is vulnerable to ambushes and cannot coordinate with other pirate ships in the fleet. Commander Orion has entrusted you with this vital mission.
In this project, you will use the Raspberry Pi Pico WH Microcontroller, resistors, and the LCD1602 IIC/I2C Blue Backlight Display to build and program a new communication interface. This system will allow the crew to send and receive messages, ensuring that the Nebula Raider remains connected and informed during its voyages through uncharted space.
Note: This lesson requires you to import a library to your Raspberry Pi Pico W. Please watch the video below before proceeding.
Importing a Library:
Components Needed:
Raspberry Pi Pico WH Microcontroller
LCD1602 IIC/I2C Blue Backlight Display
Resistors
Breadboard
Jumper wires
Instructions:
Set Up the Circuit:
Connect the Raspberry Pi Pico to the breadboard.
Attach the LCD1602 display to the Raspberry Pi Pico using the I2C interface (SDA to GP0, SCL to GP1).
Use jumper wires to connect the appropriate pins, ensuring all connections are secure.
Circuit Diagram
Write the Code:
Open your coding environment and write the following Python code to initialize and operate the LCD1602 display.