OLED Display (SSD1306)
The SSD1306 is a single-chip CMOS OLED/PLED driver with controller for organic/polymer light emitting diode dot-matrix graphic display system. It consists of 128 segments and 64 commons.
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Specifications
VCC | Power supply (3.3V - 5V) |
GND | Ground (-) |
SCL | I2C Clock |
SDA | I2C Data |
Sample Code
Crash Course: Using the OLED Display (SSD1306)
Objective
Learn how to use the SSD1306 OLED display to show text, graphics, and create simple animations with a TRIOE microcontroller.
Materials Required
- SSD1306 OLED Display
- TRIOE Board
- Breadboard and jumper wires
- USB cable for programming
Steps
1Understanding the SSD1306
- The SSD1306 is a popular OLED display driver that supports both I2C and SPI interfaces.
- Features a 128x64 pixel monochrome display.
- Requires minimal pins for operation with I2C interface.
2Circuit Setup
- Connect VCC to TRIOE 3.3V or 5V
- Connect GND to TRIOE GND
- Connect SCL to TRIOE SCL pin
- Connect SDA to TRIOE SDA pin
3Programming
- Install Adafruit SSD1306 and GFX libraries
- Initialize display with correct I2C address
- Learn to display text and graphics
Video Tutorial: Using the OLED Display (SSD1306)
Common Applications
IoT Device Displays
Perfect for displaying sensor readings, status information, and system parameters in IoT devices.
Smart Home Controls
Used in thermostats, weather stations, and home automation control panels.
Wearable Technology
Ideal for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices due to its small size and low power consumption.
Industrial HMI
Human Machine Interface displays for industrial equipment and control systems.
Educational Projects
Great for STEM education projects, teaching display interfacing and graphics programming.