SparkFun Qwiic Alphanumeric Display Hookup Guide

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Hardware Hookup

Using the Qwiic system, assembling the hardware is a breeze. All you need to do is connect your SparkFun Qwiic Alphanumeric Display to your chosen development board with a Qwiic cable or adapter cable.

Alphanumeric plugged into RedBoard via Qwiic cables

If you decide to use the PTH pins broken out on the display you will need to solder some headers to them. If you are not familiar with through-hole soldering take a look at this tutorial:

How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering

September 19, 2013

This tutorial covers everything you need to know about through-hole soldering.

Pins are soldered to the extra PTH

With the display connected to your microcontroller it's time to get started using the SparkFun Alphanumeric Display Library!