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Simple guide how to use ST7565 LCD with python
https://github.com/synox/st7565-display-python

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Simple guide how to use ST7565 LCD with python

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/synox/st7565-display-python
• Owner: synox
• License: cc0-1.0
• Created: 2016-04-04T19:32:46.000Z (almost 10 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-06-02T05:38:51.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-22T03:31:45.246Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: pin, python, raspberry-pi
• Language: Python
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• Size: 2.54 MB
• Stars: 7
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Graphic ST7565 LCD Display with Python (on Raspberry Pi)

This guide shows you how to connect the [Graphic ST7565 Positive LCD (128x64) from Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/products/250) to the Raspberry Pi (1 or 2) and control it with Python. The provided script is very simple and works as a proof of concept.

I created this guide because I could not find a complete guide how to use the ST7565 with python.

![image of the running display](images/display.jpg)

## Connecting the wires

1. Solder wires to the LCD

2. Connect the wires with the Raspberry Pi:

| LCD Pin | Raspberry Pi Pin Name (GPIO.BCM) | Raspberry Pi Pin Number |

|------------------| ------ | ----------|

| CS| BCM 2 | 3 |

| RST| BCM 3 | 5 |

| A0| BCM 4 | 7 |

| CLK| BCM 27 | 13 |

| SI| BCM 17 | 11 |

| VDD| 3.3V | 1 |

| GND| GND | 6 |

| R- | (not tested) |  |

| A+ | 3.3V  | 1 |

| G- | (not tested) |  |

| B- | (not tested) |  |

See the position of the Pins at http://pinout.xyz/.

![image of the pins on raspberry pi](images/pins-rasp1.jpg)

![image of the pins on raspberry pi](images/pins-rasp2.jpg)

## Installing requirements

The Raspbian operating system provides the required python binary and the [Rpi.GPIO Module] (https://sourceforge.net/projects/raspberry-gpio-python/).

## Python software

Copy the python file [display.py](display.py) to the Raspberry Pi and run it. Extend the script. It is very simple and just a proof of work. The script is based on the Forum discussion at https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=25029

You might want to try as well:

- https://github.com/rdagger/Pi-ST7565

- https://github.com/MaliceWitch/ST7565-Pi-Python

- https://github.com/larsks/py-st7565

### Specification

If you want to develop it further, you should look at the specification: https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-files/250/TG12864H3-04MA0_A00.pdf  

## Further reading

 - http://www.ladyada.net/learn/lcd/st7565.html

 - C Code for Arduino: https://github.com/adafruit/ST7565-LCD