Introduction to Python and Microcontrollers

Class I2cLcd

Before each use of the object I2cLcd, make sure I2C_LCD.py and LCD_API.py have been uploaded to / on the ESP32-S3, and then add the statement from I2C_LCD import I2cLcd to the top of the Python file.

• clear(): Clears the LCD1602 screen display.
• show_cursor(): Shows the cursor.
• hide_cursor(): Hides the cursor.
• blink_cursor_on(): Turns on cursor blinking.
• blink_cursor_off(): Turns off cursor blinking.
• display_on(): Turns on the LCD1602 display.
• display_off(): Turns off the LCD1602 display.
• backlight_on(): Turns on the backlight.
• backlight_off(): Turns off the backlight.
• move_to(cursor_x, cursor_y): Moves the cursor to a specified position.
  • cursor_x: Column position.
  • cursor_y: Row position.
• putchar(char): Prints the given character on the LCD1602.
• putstr(string): Prints the given string on the LCD1602.

Copies of these modules can be found in the reference_code directory.

Adapted from Python_Tutorial.pdf — Chapter 20, LCD1602

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