<script type="text/html" data-help-name="rpi-lcd"> <p>Raspberry Pi output to a HD44780 style LCD. Usually 1, 2, or 4 lines of characters.</p> <h3>Inputs</h3> <dl class="message-properties"> <dt>payload<span class="property-type">string</span></dt> <dd>Text to be displayed</dd> </dl> <h3>Details</h3> <p>Expects a <code>msg.payload</code> with a string in it.</p> <p>Strings for the second line of the display must start <b>2:</b> - the third start <b>3:</b> - and the fourth <b>4:</b></p> <p>To clear the display send the string <b>clr:</b></p> <p>It is up to you to manage string lengths to suit the display.</p> <p>Requires the RPi.GPIO python library version 0.5.8 (or better) in order to work.</p> <p><b>Note:</b> we are using the actual physical pin numbers on connector P1 as they are easier to locate.</p> </script>