Crystalfontz 160x80 Parallel Graphic LCD

Transmissive vs Transflective vs Reflective Displays

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between transmissive, transflective, and reflective display modules? We’ve added 3 new terms to the Crystalfontz Glossary this week. Here is a quick intro about the main defining feature for each type of display module. Click on each link to learn more, see photos, and find applicable Crystalfontz displays for […]

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Crystalfontz 635: Integral component of an open-source ROS (Robot Operating System)

Crystalfontz supports education, especially when electronic projects in the classroom are involved. Imagine our excitement when we were contacted by professors from the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab of Politecnico di Milano university. Born in 1971, AIRLab is one of the first groups of researchers working on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Computer Vision in Italy. Their

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Crystalfontz e-paper 200x200

A Closer Look: Crystalfontz ePaper 200×200 1.54″ Zero-Power Display

This black and white 200×200 e-paper display module is a perfect size for small, low power electronic shelf labels. Once the epaper’s eink image is shown, it remains visible with zero additional power! These e-Paper displays will retain the last image shown on their screen indefinitely, with no electrical connections and zero power consumption. Additional Benefits

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Lego League Washington State Award - team sponsored by Crystalfontz America

Crystalfontz Charity Works: First Lego League

Crystalfontz believes in giving back — to our local community and beyond. We shine the spotlight on organizations doing an amazing job caring for kids, communities, and those in need. This post is about kids. Specifically, the dedicated elementary school kids who are part of the First Lego League team that Crystalfontz sponsors. What’s First Lego League?

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Why does the initialization code for a 20x4 LCD specify 2-line mode? Source: crystalfontz.com

FAQ: Why does the initialization code for a 20×4 LCD specify 2-line mode?

When working with a 20×4 character LCD, you might be surprised to see the controller set to 2-line mode: Write_To_LCD(COMMAND,0x38); //SET 2 LINE,5*8 FONT Why would a 4-line LCD’s controller be set to 2-line mode? It has to do with the way the LCD glass is laid out. Essentially the display is the right and

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