The IIC 16×2 RGB LCD KeyPad HAT sits directly on your Raspberry Pi and provides a full 16×2 character LCD display with RGB backlighting and five built-in push buttons — everything you need for a compact data monitor or simple menu interface.

The display communicates over I²C, keeping wiring simple and freeing up GPIO pins for other peripherals. The RGB backlight supports over 16 million colour combinations with adjustable brightness, and you can choose between a colourful background or colourful font display mode.

Key Features

• 16×2 Character LCD – Clear 5×8 font display with RGB adjustable backlight
• I²C Interface – Simple two-wire connection, minimal GPIO usage
• 16 Million Colours – Full RGB backlight with brightness control
• 5 Push Buttons – Built-in for menu navigation and function control
• HAT Form Factor – Plugs directly onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO header
• Breakout GPIO – Remaining Pi GPIO pins are accessible for additional devices

Specifications

• Supply Voltage – 5V
• Logic Voltage – 3.3V
• Operating Current – <60 mA
• Communication – I²C
• Display – 16×2 characters, 5×8 font
• Backlight – RGB adjustable (16 million colours)
• Operating Temperature – -20°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature – -30°C to +80°C
• Dimensions – 85.0 × 56.0 × 26.8 mm

Ideal For

• Raspberry Pi status displays and dashboards
• Menu-driven configuration interfaces
• Sensor data monitoring
• Home automation control panels

Package Contents

• 1× IIC 16×2 RGB LCD KeyPad HAT V1.0 (Black)

Resources

• DFRobot Wiki