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RGB LCD Display Temperature spec?

Postby OhNoItsMrBill » Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:03 pm

Is there a complete specification for the RGB LCD Display shield? I used it with a temperature data logger and then display blanks at a relatively high temperature. I was expecting typical electronics temperature range of 32 to 104deg F. However, the LCD blanked at about 45 deg F. This was even with full contrast.

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Re: RGB LCD Display Temperature spec?

Postby adafruit_support_bill » Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:44 am

The electrical characteristics of the LCD fluid vary with temperature. Typical LCD display ratings are in the 0C - 50C range.
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Re: RGB LCD Display Temperature spec?

Postby OhNoItsMrBill » Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:55 pm

Thanks, Looks like my battery was dead, so the the display was dropping out. Works better with full battery.
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Re: RGB LCD Display Temperature spec?

Postby adafruit_support_bill » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:13 am

Yea, a cold, weak battery and a cold display would be a bad combination. The display needs a higher drive voltage as the temp drops, and battery output tends to drop in the cold as well.
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