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Re: LCD backlight

2004-04-15 by Patrick Timlin

--- In AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com, jay marante <jaythesis@y...> wrote:
> The problem is i dont have the datasheet. I just
> bought it from a local store. It doesnt have a name. I
> already made it work. I just dont know how to connect
> the backlight. Thanks for the help. -jay

Just use an inline diode with the 5V and hook it up. The right way 
will light the backlight and the wrong way will do nothing with the 
diode protecting the backlight from being damaged.

Patrick

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