Standard HD44780 LCDs are useful for creating standalone projects.20 characters wide, 4 rowsWhite text on blue backgroundConnection port is 0.1" pitch, single row for easy breadboarding and wiringSingle LED backlight with a resistor included, you can power it directly from 5V. If it's too bright for you, it can be dimmed easily with a resistor or PWM and uses much less power than LCD with EL (electroluminescent) backlightsCan be fully controlled with only 6 digital lines!Built in character set supports English/Japanese...