TeensyView Hookup Guide

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Resources and Going Further

The TeensyView was designed to be as flexible as possible while still being able to nest down into a low-profile addition to the Teensy.

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Some various TeensyView-Teensy connections. The bottom centermost TeensyView was created using this guide, while the left is a minimal non-separable configuration. Using a breadboard is also an option.

The TeensyView works with some really heavy examples, but they're really only demonstrations. What to do with it is up to you! They're great for adding simple debug info to a mobile project, while a diligent pixel artist could implement a whole menu system.

More information about the SSD1306 controller and the TeensyView design can be found here:

Additional projects and sketches that use the TeensyView:

  • The HighSpeedTest, in the examples folder, draws alternating pixels as fast as possible. This can be used to experiment with the limits of the TeensyView's OLED.

For additional inspiration, check out these other tutorials based on displays:

Das Blinken Top Hat

A top hat decked out with LED strips makes for a heck of a wedding gift.

Quick Illuminated Boxes

A quick tutorial to show you how to add LEDs to gift or holiday bags or boxes.

IoT Power Relay

Using the ESP32 to make a web-configured timed relay.

SparkFun Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Qwiic Kit Hookup Guide

The SparkFun Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Qwiic Kit is a great way to get started with Arduino and the Qwiic-connect system - use this guide to get started!