This is a large, eye - catching, and stunning black LCD with white back - lit pixels. It's a graphical upgrade from the well - loved 16x2 LCDs, offering full graphical control. These LCDs are used in the MONOCHRON kit. We had to place a custom order to get the black color, so they're pricier than the common blue and white ones. Key features include a black background with 128 x 64'monochrome' white pixels, a low - power white LED back - light. It's driven by the on - board 5V parallel interface chipsets KS0108 and KS0107, which are very common and well - documented. The existing Arduino library on the wiki uses 'pin out B'. The PCB measures 93mmx70mm (~ 3.66' x 2.75') and the viewing area is 71mmx39mm (2.8' x 1.5').
Using this MONOCHRON KS0108 Graphic LCD is easy. First, connect it according to the 'pin out B' as described in the existing Arduino library on the wiki. The low - power white LED back - light provides good visibility, so you don't need to worry about adjusting brightness too much. When handling the LCD, be gentle as it's a delicate device. Avoid pressing hard on the screen. For maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. If there's dust on the screen, you can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it gently. Also, since it's a custom - ordered black LCD and more expensive than common ones, handle it with extra care to avoid damage.
