I have tested an RGB LCD shield (with mono lcd) on an Arduino Uno using the Hello World example program and it works perfectly (using A4 and A5 for SCL and SDA).
However, when I try the same configuration on the Metro M0 Express nothing works. I have tried connecting directly to SCL and SDA pins without success.
I must be missing something?
Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
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- adafruit_support_mike
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
The LCD needs 5V to operate, and the M0 Express is a 3.3V board.
You'll need to power the LCD from the 5V pin and use an I2C level shifter for the signals:
https://www.adafruit.com/product/757
You'll need to power the LCD from the 5V pin and use an I2C level shifter for the signals:
https://www.adafruit.com/product/757
- bbutl58
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
Do I simply connect the M0 pins A4 and A5 (or SCL and SDA) to the Level Converter A1 and A2, and connect B1 and B2 to the RGB LCD Shield pins?
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
You'll also need to connect 3.3V to the VL pin and 5V to the VH pin, and GND to one of the GND pins.
Those are the correct signal connections though.
Those are the correct signal connections though.
- bbutl58
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
Thank you!
- bbutl58
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
Is Adafruit going to produce an RGB Shield which will work with the M0 Express that does not require a Level Converter?
- adafruit_support_mike
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
I don't know of any plans for one, but will mention it to the products team.
- Cosmos00
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Re: Metro M0 Express and RGB LCD Shield
Please note I would be interested it capacitive touch screen for the Metro M4 Express.
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