View source for USB 16x2 RGB LCD

[[File:IMG_1149.jpg|thumb|right|Raspberry Pi USB 16x2 RGB LCD sku：443780]]
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[[File:IMG_1152.jpg|thumb|right|Raspberry Pi USB 16x2 RGB LCD sku：443780]]
[[File:IMG_1154.jpg|thumb|right|Raspberry Pi USB 16x2 RGB LCD sku：443780]]
[[File:IMG_1178.jpg|thumb|right|Raspberry Pi USB 16x2 RGB LCD sku：443780]]

== Introduction ==
SKU: 443780
USBLCD is suitable for Raspberry Pi Model B and B Plus and PC as well, support win/ linux and multi-system with processor.
And support various of LCD. It can program control without occupying GPIO interface.

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== Features ==
* The right size of 1602 LCD screen, can stand on the table and DIY to any cases.
* The USB interface can help you avoid various wiring.
* No drive and no program on Raspberry Pi, great function supports XBMC system.
* Support various size of LCD, SO far we’ ve tested it on LCD1602, CD1604, D44780, CD2004 etc.
* Compatible with PC, It can display operational information via software configuration.
* Support switching details and programming other function with two button.
* Support Program Controlling under the condition of Python.
* Provide deploy course about CN and EN instructions.
== Python Course ==
* Install course and the needed software and file
* Install python file of LCD, then operate
''$ sudo pip install lcd2usb''
 [[File:USBLCD.jpg]]


* Download python example course we provided,unzip and copy into Raspberry.
* Program the example course,it defaults time and IP address. It' ll display CPU occupancy rate, temperature
and RAM occupancy rate etc

''$ sudo python usblcd.py''
 [[File:USBLCD2.jpg|300px]]
 [[File:USBLCD3.jpg|300px]]
 [[File:USBLCD4.jpg|300px]]

Besides, you can also use the lcd test program to test whether connect in normal.
== Volumio course ==

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* Install the software of lcdproc screen display
''sudo apt-get install lcdproc''
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* Edit deploying file
''sudo nano /etc/LCDd.conf''

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* Find out and Revise the following contect:
 Revise 'Driver=curses ' for  'Driver=hd44780'
 Revise '#ServerScreen=no' for 'ServerScreen=off'

Find out [hd44780] and revise the information:
 [hd44780]
 ConnectionType=lcd2usb
 Contrast=850
 Brightness=800
 OffBrightness=0
 Keypad=yes
 Backlight=yes
 Size=16×2
 KeyDirect_1=Up
 KeyDirect_2=Down
* Install software of MPDlcd
 ''sudo apt-get install python-mpd''

 ''sudo apt-get install python-pip''

 ''sudo pip install mpdlcd''

 ''wget -O /etc/mpdlcd.conf''
* Operate related software when startup deploy system
 ''sudo update-rc.d LCDd defaults''

Edit /etc/rc.local, add the following order before exit0

''su pi -c mpdlcd –no-syslog &''

 [[File:Mpdlcd3.jpg|300px]]

== Download ==
Python annex: [[File:USBLCD1.zip|thumbnail]]

[http://ukonline2000.com/?p=43| software and file for python course]

[https://github.com/xyb/lcd2usb| Referance software for python course]

[https://raw.github.com/rbarrois/mpdlcd/master/mpdlcd.conf| MPDlcd]

[https://pypi.python.org/pypi/mpdlcd/0.4.0| MPDlcd/0.4.0]

[https://github.com/rbarrois/mpdlcd| MPDlcd software]
== Packing List ==
* 1 x LCD Screen


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