Arduino LCD Keypad Shield

Arduino LCD Keypad Shield

The Arduino LCD Keypad Shield is a plug-and-play display module designed to sit directly on top of your Arduino Uno or compatible board. Featuring a 16×2 character LCD and a set of 6 onboard push-buttons, it's the perfect interface solution for menus, status readouts, and interactive projects — no breadboard or extra wiring required.

Key Features

• 16×2 LCD Display — clear alphanumeric output for text, numbers, and symbols
• 6 Push Buttons — Select, Up, Down, Left, Right, and Reset for intuitive menu navigation
• Direct Arduino Stack — standard shield form factor, compatible with Arduino Uno, Mega, and most Arduino-compatible boards
• Contrast Adjustment — onboard potentiometer for display contrast tuning
• Backlight Control — software-controllable LED backlight via digital pin
• Library Compatible — works seamlessly with the standard Arduino LiquidCrystal library

Technical Specifications

• LCD Type: HD44780-compatible, 16 columns × 2 rows
• Interface: 4-bit parallel
• Operating Voltage: 5V
• Backlight: Blue/Green LED (varies by batch)
• Pins Used: D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 (analog A0 for buttons)

Ideal For

Perfect for hobbyists, students, and engineers building Arduino-based projects that need a quick, reliable user interface — from home automation dashboards to robotics control panels.

Compatible with the Arduino LiquidCrystal library. No soldering required.