/*
  Basic Parallel LCD Demo
  Shows basic wiring and writing to a parallel LCD module
  7/4/2025 - Bump 3/8/26
*/

// include the library for a parallel LCD
#include <LiquidCrystal.h>

// pin constants for the LCD
const int RS = 12, EN = 11, D4 = 10, D5 = 9, D6 = 8, D7 = 7;

// create an LCD object called "lcd"
LiquidCrystal lcd(RS, EN, D4, D5, D6, D7);

void setup() {
  // start serial
  Serial.begin(9600);
  // start LCD
  lcd.begin(16, 2);
  // print a message on the LCD
  lcd.setCursor(2, 0);
  lcd.print("Parallel LCD");
  lcd.setCursor(1, 1);
  lcd.print("Uses 6 uC pins");
}

void loop() {
  // nothing to loop about...
}