LCD

🖥️ LCD – Your “Text Display”

What it is: Blocks for displaying text on character displays.

What it does: Displays messages on character displays.

Example: Displaying “Hello” on a 16×2 display.

👉 It’s the robot’s lighted sign.

🧩 Fun Guide to LCD Display Blocks (Clu-blocks Pro)

🖥️ Important! LCD blocks let your robot talk visually — showing messages, sensor data, or even animations. It’s like giving your robot a mini billboard!

🔧 Setup & Configuration

#	Block	What it does	Dropdown options	What the options mean
1	`I2C setup i2c_extend SCL: 2 SDA: 10 frequency: 100000`	Sets up I2C communication	—	Needed before using the LCD — SCL/SDA are data pins
2	`count with I2C i2c_extend lcd setup as LCD1602 Address: 0x27`	Initializes the LCD screen	—	LCD1602 is a 2-line, 16-character display — 0x27 is the common I2C address

📝 Displaying Text

#	Block	What it does	Dropdown options	What the options mean
3	`LCD display string "Clu-Bots" cols: 0 rows: 0 middle alignment: yes`	Shows text on the screen	—	You choose the position and alignment — great for titles or labels
4	`LCD print display string "Clu-Bots" cols: 0 rows: 0 and interval(ms): 5`	Prints text with animation	—	Shows characters one by one — perfect for typing effects or suspense

💡 Backlight & Control

#	Block	What it does	Dropdown options	What the options mean
5	`LCD lcd Backlight turn on display`	Turns the screen backlight on or off	`on display`, `off display`	Controls brightness — useful for saving power or signaling status
6	`LCD clear display`	Clears everything from the screen	—	Use this before updating the screen or switching messages

🧠 Quick Tips for Students

Use setup blocks first — your LCD won’t work without I2C setup and address.
Use rows and columns to position text — row 0 is top, row 1 is bottom.
Use middle alignment for titles — it looks clean and professional.
Use print with interval for cool effects — like typing or countdowns.
Use clear + backlight to refresh or hide the screen — great for transitions or alerts.