Connect 2 or More LCD to same MCU

AlbertHall

Joined Jun 4, 2014
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That will work but you can use one less pin by connecting both LCD RS pins together to one PIC pin and using the E pins to select which LCD is used.
 

ErnieM

Joined Apr 24, 2011
8,415
Since both the write and read operations are controlled by the E enable or clock line you just need to double up on this single line. The 5 other pins may be shared, or 6 pins if you choose to use the READ function.

If not using the READ function R/W should be grounded.

(WHY read a device when you know what you wrote there? READ also can be used to check the BUSY flag to know when the display is ready to accept more data.)
 
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