First Plugin and Upload: Screen Add-On

First Plugin and Code Upload: LCD Screen Add-On

Walkthrough Video

Watch the video to see how to connect Code Lab Mini and attach any add-on boards you purchased so you can upload your first program!

Skip to 1:20 if you only need information about attaching an add-on board.

Code

The code in the editor below is ready to run! After you have attached your Add-On board, plugged in Code Lab Mini and have a steady power light on both your Code Lab Mini and your Add-On board, hit 'Upload Your Code' and after you see 'Success!' pop up on the code editor, you will see the message "Hello World" on your screen. Adjust the contrast knob to make the message easy to see.

P.S. Don't worry about trying to understand this code just yet, that's what the projects are for.

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Monitor Upload Your Code!

//Write a one-line message on Code Lab Mini's Screen Add-On #include "CLMiniScreen.h" //A code library enables new functions to be used with the screen CLMiniScreen lcd; //the library name is followed by the 'name' you give the LCD screen. Here it is 'lcd' void setup() { lcd.begin(); //.begin() 'sets up' the screen. You'll always need it when using the screen lcd.print("Hello World!"); //16 characters including spaces can fit on one line of the screen } void loop() { //No code needed in the loop } // (c) 2023 Let's Start Coding. License: www.letsstartcoding.com/bsdlicense

 

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Compile errors:

Serial port monitor: Input: Send Close

 

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Having trouble uploading code? Try these steps in order:

1) Make sure you’ve completed the process at www.letsstartcoding.com/start. There are helpful steps there!

2) Make sure your board is plugged in snugly. You should see a steady green light on your board when it it powered on.

3) Try plugging your cable into a different USB port on your computer. If that fixes it, it doesn't mean the first USB port is broken, it may just be that your board didn't establish a connection with your computer the first time.

4) Unplug other USB devices from your computer to ensure nothing is interfering with the connection.

5) If this is your very first time using your kit, you may need to restart your computer after setting everything up, especially if you manually installed drivers on a Windows computer.

Still having trouble? Send us an email at info@letsstartcoding.com with the subject line: First Upload Problem: Code Lab Mini.
Please describe what type of computer you're using and what happened when you tried each step above. We can help!