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-** [[http://www.youtube.com/user/9minerva?feature=mhsn|See a short video of the LCD in action]] (running the Sketch listed below) **.+** [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHZoSBFshlk|See a short video of the LCD in action]] (running the Sketch listed below) **.
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 === LCD Details === === LCD Details ===
  
-[[http://www.btinternet.com/~e2one/lcd/index.htm|Features full cursor control and multiple fonts]]. Programmable horizontal scrolling text too (up to 250 characters/line on the display). Custom characters can be designed & displayed.  [[http://www.btinternet.com/~e2one/lcd/graphics_character_definer.htm|An online character definer/editor]]. There is a small red LED on the bottom RHS corner of the LCD PCB - this can be controlled via commands from the Arduino.+[[http://www.dbzooo.webspace.virginmedia.com/lcd/index.htm|Features full cursor control and multiple fonts]]. Programmable horizontal scrolling text too (up to 250 characters/line on the display). Custom characters can be designed & displayed.  [[http://www.dbzooo.webspace.virginmedia.com/lcd/graphics_character_definer.htm|An online character definer/editor]]. There is a small red LED on the bottom RHS corner of the LCD PCB - this can be controlled via commands from the Arduino.
  
 LCD has a contrast adjustment slider. Unlike many other LCDs, this one has good readability in bright sunlight. LCD has a contrast adjustment slider. Unlike many other LCDs, this one has good readability in bright sunlight.
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   * Solder pins in place. Be careful, the pins are pretty close to each other. Check for any shorting as you go.   * Solder pins in place. Be careful, the pins are pretty close to each other. Check for any shorting as you go.
   * Close the LCD connector - best to use a small screwdriver to do this   * Close the LCD connector - best to use a small screwdriver to do this
 +  * Finish tightening the screws into the standoffs
  
  
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