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Parallax provides the tools necessary for STEM development at any skill level and for middle school and up. Together, we can help accomplish your goals as an educator or student. Parallax is a leader in education technology, with a legacy of robust hardware and world-class support. We encourage you to equip your genius.

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CYBER:BOT ROBOT KIT
US$308.49

The SumoBot WX Competition Kit with the FLiP Multicore Microcontroller combines what we love about robotics: the easy-to-use BlocklyProp visual programming language, a pair of robots that autonomously battle for dominance in a Sumo ring, and experiential learning throughout the tutorials — one wheel revolution at a time.

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28333 Scribbler 3 (S3) Robot
US$272.93
The Scribbler 3 (S3) the perfect place for students and teachers to begin their STEM/STEAM journey. The robust, easy-to-use S3 robot is simple enough to set up in minutes, and is powerful enough to teach engaging activities throughout the school year. Programming, robotics, and even integrating math and art are all possible with the S3. The BlocklyProp online tool is the S3 robot’s primary programming environment. Its interlocking blocks with readable text let beginners build programs in an intuitive, visually logical way. The BlocklyProp tool exposes the S3’s encoders to provide control over distance and speed for all possible types of movement. Pre-made blocks support all of the S3 robot’s sensors, motors.
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28032 Wide Angle PIR Sensor
28032 Wide Angle PIR Sensor
US$18.19
This is ideal in applications where users need to track movements across a large, open area. 
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721-00018 Servo Wheel - Blue
721-00018 Servo Wheel - Blue
US$5.59
This wheel has a thermoplastic silicon tire molded directly onto the ABS plastic, giving you superior traction and wear characteristics on your robot. 
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28114 ActivityBot Encoder Wheel and Tire
28114 ActivityBot Encoder Wheel and Tire
US$8.78
One replacement encoder wheel and O-ring tire, custom-designed for the ActivityBot Robot Kit.
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ARD-BOEBOT Arduino Robotics Kit (includes Arduino)
ARD-BOEBOT Arduino Robotics Kit (includes Arduino)
US$237.93

Learn Robotics, Electronics and Programming with comprehensive step-by-step lessons by using the popular Arduino as the brains behind the best selling Boe-Bot Robotics Kit by Parallax. Make your Arduino the onboard brain of a mobile robot and learn robotics, electronics, and programming with this versatile kit and its accompanying step-by-step lessons. The Board of Education Shield plugs into your Arduino (Arduino UNO included) and mounts on the popular Boe-Bot robot chassis.

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700-00038 Parallax 4AA Battery Holder
700-00038 Parallax 4AA Battery Holder
US$4.19
This holder ban be mounted using the screw hole on the bottom. Includes barrel 2.1mm jack plug.
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700-00056 Parallax Whisker Wire
700-00056 Parallax Whisker Wire
US$2.10
One replacement whisker wire for your Boe-Bot® or ActivityBot robot.
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753-00001 Parallax 4AA Battery Holder with Tinned Leads
753-00001 Parallax 4AA Battery Holder with Tinned Leads
US$2.79
Battery Holder with Tinned Leads can provide power to servo ports built on a breadboard, or to circuits for other accessories.
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753-00008 Parallax 3 AAA Battery Holder
753-00008 Parallax 3 AAA Battery Holder
US$1.72

Attach this 3 AAA battery holder to a through hole proto-typing board and make your project self-contained and easy to transport in minutes!

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900-00001 Parallax Piezo Speaker
900-00001 Parallax Piezo Speaker
US$2.73

Use this Piezo Speaker in your project for audio feedback indication of alarm, start of program or general tone output. 

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28132 Parallax Boe-Bot Robot Kit - Serial (with USB adapter and cable)
28132 Parallax Boe-Bot Robot Kit - Serial (with USB adapter and cable)
US$272.93

Build your own rolling robot with a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller brain. Just follow the clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations with the included book, Robotics with the Boe-Bot. No programming or electronics experience is needed! The Boe-Bot Robot takes about 1-2 hours to put together.   Each project in the Robotics text provides a unique new experience of wiring and source code tuning.

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27899 4x4 Matrix Membrane Keypad
27899 4x4 Matrix Membrane Keypad
US$9.79
This 16-button keypad provides a useful human interface component for microcontroller projects. Convenient adhesive backing provides a simple way to mount the keypad in a variety of applications.
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28995 Parallax Sharp IR Sensor
28995 Parallax Sharp IR Sensor
US$18.19
This infrared distance measuring sensor uses a beam of infrared light to reflect off an object to measure its distance.
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32213 Parallax X-Band Motion Detector
32213 Parallax X-Band Motion Detector
US$53.64
This is a common component in security systems and automatic door openers and can detect movements within a room, yard, or even on the other side of a wall. The X-Band Motion Detector operates in the X-band frequency, at 10.525 GHz and indicates detected movements with oscillations in its high/low output.
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451-00303 3 Pin Single Row Header (long)
451-00303 3 Pin Single Row Header (long)
US$0.70
3 pin single row header (long) for building servo ports directly on a breadboard, or for tactile switch (whisker) contacts.
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572-28132 Parallax Boe-Bot Refresher Pack
572-28132 Parallax Boe-Bot Refresher Pack
US$19.97
This is the same bag of electronic parts that ships with brand new Boe-Bot Robot kits. Every sensor, wire, capacitor, resistor, LED, phototransistor and piezospeaker for each book activity is included in this pack. (Continuous rotation servos not included.)
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602-00015 Parallax LM358 dual op-amp
602-00015 Parallax LM358 dual op-amp
US$0.77

This consists of two independent, high-gain, frequency-compensated operational amplifiers designed to operate from a single supply over a wide range of voltages.

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350-00003 LED Infrared T1 3/4
350-00003 LED Infrared T1 3/4
US$1.39
T1 3/4 Infrared light emitting diode, for breadboard or through-hole projects.
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350-00027 7 Segment LED (Green)
350-00027 7 Segment LED (Green)
US$1.39
This component is sourced to be compatible with all activities where a 7-segment LED is used in the What's a Microcontroller Kits.
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28109 Parallax Boe-Bot/SumoBot Wheel & Tire
28109 Parallax Boe-Bot/SumoBot Wheel & Tire
US$5.95
Boe-Bot Robot and SumoBot Robot wheel includes 2 rubber band tires. This set is required for the Boe-Bot Digital Encoder Kit.
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720-00012 Parallax Universal Mounting Bracket
720-00012 Parallax Universal Mounting Bracket
US$0.70
This can be used for all types of projects that require components to be mounted. 
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805-00006 USB A to mini B Cable
805-00006 USB A to mini B Cable
US$6.99
Type A to Mini B. Version 2.0 compatible.
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800-00029 Parallax Pluggable Wires Male-Female 12.5" - (1 pack of 10)
800-00029 Parallax Pluggable Wires Male-Female 12.5" - (1 pack of 10)
US$15.39
These wires can be used to connect devices with pin headers to a breadboard or socket.
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350-00029 Parallax Phototransistor
350-00029 Parallax Phototransistor
US$2.49
This phototransistor responds to visible light as well as the lower infrared range.
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601-00513 3.3V Regulator
601-00513 3.3V Regulator
US$1.75
This regulator is used in conjunction with our 5 V regulator to create the dual voltage supply circuits on the Propeller Education Kit platforms.
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602-00010 Parallax 74HC165 Parallel to Serial
602-00010 Parallax 74HC165 Parallel to Serial
US$2.10
This allows you to add 8 input pins to your microcontroller using an SPI type (3-pin) interface.
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30016 Parallax Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module
30016 Parallax Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module
US$171.99

This is a multi-language voice synthesizer that converts a stream of digital text into natural sounding speech. Its simple command-based interface makes it easy to integrate into any embedded system. Features: High-quality speech synthesis for English and Spanish languages. Nine pre-defined voice styles comprising male, female, and child. Dynamic control of speech and voice characteristics, including pitch, speaking rate, and word emphasis.

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555-28188 Parallax HomeWork Board (USB)
555-28188 Parallax HomeWork Board (USB)
US$44.54

This Board is ideal for learning circuits, electronics, and microcontroller programming. Features include: Surface-mount BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller, Onboard reset button and program activity LED, Solderless breadboard for building circuits, I/O pin, power and ground headers brought alongside breadboard, and much more.

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130-35000 Robotics Shield Kit (for Arduino)
130-35000 Robotics Shield Kit (for Arduino)
US$226.59

This kit makes your Arduino the onboard brain of a mobile robot. Learn robotics, electronics, and programming with this versatile kit and its accompanying step-by-step lessons. The Board of Education Shield plugs into your own Arduino (not included) and mounts on the popular Boe-Bot robot chassis. With this kit and your own Arduino module, you can follow the Robotics with the Board of Education Shield for Arduino lessons with over 40 hands-on activities.

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35000 Parallax Board of Education Shield (for Arduino)
35000 Parallax Board of Education Shield (for Arduino)
US$63.65
Tested with the Ardunio Uno, Mega, and Duemilanove, the Board of Education Shield is designed to be physically compatible with any Ardunio Uno or Mega form-factor module. Use it with the Propeller ASC from MGH Designs for an inexpensive multicore development platform.
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152-01031 Trimmer Potentiometer 10K
152-01031 Trimmer Potentiometer 10K
US$2.10

The Parallax single-turn 10k ohm potentiometer provides a variable resistor for breadboard or through-hole projects.

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805-28995 Sharp IR Sensor to Servo Cable
805-28995 Sharp IR Sensor to Servo Cable
US$6.32
This 12 inch (30 cm) 3-pin cable mates with the connector on the Sharp IR Sensor (28995) and allows convenient connection to standard 0.1" 3-pin (servo-style) headers.
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27911 Gyroscope Module 3-Axis L3G4200D
27911 Gyroscope Module 3-Axis L3G4200D
US$41.99
This is a low power 3-axis angular rate sensor featuring temperature data as an added bonus. Raw angular rate and temperature data measurements are accessed from the selectable digital I2C or SPI interface.
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28821 Parallax Vibration Motor Flat Coin
28821 Parallax Vibration Motor Flat Coin
US$7.96
This is a small flat coin vibration motor with adhesive backing.
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28822 Parallax Vibration Motor Capsule
28822 Parallax Vibration Motor Capsule
US$8.96
This is a fully encapsulated DC vibration motor that has many applications in today's market. 
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900-00014 Parallax (GWS) NARO Servo
900-00014 Parallax (GWS) NARO Servo
US$16.79
This is smaller and lighter than a standard servo, but it delivers the performance of a standard servo. It is recommended for smaller robots or in projects where space is tight.
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29132 Parallax Sound Impact Sensor
29132 Parallax Sound Impact Sensor
US$13.99
This detects sound from up to 3 meters away, lending noise-activation possibilities to your microcontroller projects.
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605-00005 Parallax Melexis 90217 Hall-Effect Sensor
605-00005 Parallax Melexis 90217 Hall-Effect Sensor
US$6.99
This is designed to be used with a bias magnet (#605-00006) south facing the back (non-marked) side of the IC. With a single Hall plate, this sensor is immune to common rotary alignment problems. Very easy to interface with all microcontrollers.
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PBASIC1/P Parallax BASIC Stamp 1 Interpreter Chip (DIP)
PBASIC1/P Parallax BASIC Stamp 1 Interpreter Chip (DIP)
US$16.33

Build your own BASIC Stamp 1 with this through-hole (DIP) interpreter chip and other standard parts. 

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28440 Parallax RFID Read/Write Module, Serial
28440 Parallax RFID Read/Write Module, Serial
US$63.65
The RFID transponder tags provide a unique serial number and can store up to 116 bytes of user data, which can be password protected to allow only authorized access.
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27800 Parallax 2 Axis Joystick
27800 Parallax 2 Axis Joystick
US$9.09
The 2-Axis Joystick contains two independent potentiometers (one per axis) for reporting the joystick's position, with wiring options for voltage or resistance outputs.
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28317 Parallax TSL1401 Linescan Imaging Sensor Daughterboard
28317 Parallax TSL1401 Linescan Imaging Sensor Daughterboard
US$117.39

Provides one-dimensional sight to almost any microcontroller. It is designed for plug-in compatibility with Parallax's BS2pe Motherboard but can be used with other BASIC Stamp modules, the Parallax Propeller, the SX, PICs, and AVRs, to name just a few. It is a platform suitable not only for evaluating TAOS's TSL1401R imaging chip, but also for incorporation into OEM products, as well as hobbyist, robotic, and educational platforms.

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605-00008 Parallax CH4 Gas Sensor
US$11.19
This is used in gas detection equipment for detecting Methane in home, automotive or industrial settings.
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28015 Parallax PING))) Ultrasonic Sensor
28015 Parallax PING))) Ultrasonic Sensor
US$51.82
This provides an easy method of distance measurement. This sensor is perfect for any number of applications that require you to perform measurements between moving or stationary objects.
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29122 Parallax IR Remote Parts Kit
29122 Parallax IR Remote Parts Kit
US$19.97

With this universal remote and an infrared receiver, you can add a wireless keypad to your BASIC Stamp® applications. The parts in this kit along with the example programs make it possible to enter values and control your projects in the same way you might with a TV, VCR, or other entertainment system component.

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555-27401 Parallax QTI Sensor
555-27401 Parallax QTI Sensor
US$13.99
This is an infrared emitter/receiver that is able to differentiate between a dark surface) with low IR reflectivity) and a light surface (with high IR reflectivity).
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30078 Parallax Boe-Boost Module
30078 Parallax Boe-Boost Module
US$6.99
This increases the battery capacity of the Boe-Bot to five AA cells.
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28129 Parallax Basic Analog and Digital Text
28129 Parallax Basic Analog and Digital Text
US$34.93

Activities Include: Building a comparator, Building a simple digital DC voltmeter, Building a resistive ladder network for D/A conversion, Recording and displaying frequency and light data, D/A conversion with pulse width modulation.

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27218 Parallax BASIC Stamp Manual Version 2.2
27218 Parallax BASIC Stamp Manual Version 2.2
US$31.80

Book Highlights: Supports PBASIC 1.0, 2.0, 2.5. Describes the BASIC Stamp Editor for Windows. Covers BASIC Stamp models BS1, BS2, BS2e, BS2sx, BS2p, BS2pe, and BS2px.

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28803 Parallax Board of Education USB
28803 Parallax Board of Education USB
US$121.89

Contains a Board of Education® carrier board, BASIC Stamp® 2 module, pluggable wires, and USB cable. The Board of Education Full Kit is a concise package of all the hardware you need to begin building projects with the BASIC Stamp microcontroller. Everything you need is included except for a power supply, components and parts to build projects.

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27110 Parallax BS1-IC Carrier Board
27110 Parallax BS1-IC Carrier Board
US$18.19
Through-hole carrier board for BASIC Stamp 1 (BS1-IC). This board provides a socket for inserting a BS1-IC, a solder area for permanent BASIC Stamp 1 projects, a 9-volt battery clip, a 3-pin programming header connection, and a reset button.
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28850 Parallax Board Of Education Carrier Board-USB Version
28850 Parallax Board Of Education Carrier Board-USB Version
US$80.99
This was originally designed in coordination with educational customers to teach microcontroller programming and this remains today as the most popular application. Features include: Mechanically interlocked power supply to prevent dual connection of wall-pack and 9-volt battery, DB9 connector for BS2-IC programming and serial communication during run-time, P0 - P15 I/O pins, Vdd and Vss connections brought adjacent to 1.375 x 2 in ( 35 x 51 mm) breadboard area, and much more.
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700-00012 Parallax Solderless Breadboard
700-00012 Parallax Solderless Breadboard
US$5.59
This breadboard can be used to prototype electronic circuts without soldering.
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800-00003 Parallax Serial Cable
800-00003 Parallax Serial Cable
US$5.59
This is a 9 pin DIN straight-through cable, one male end, one female end.
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900-00005 Parallax Standard Servo
900-00005 Parallax Standard Servo
US$24.52
It can hold any position over a 180-degree range and is easily interfaced with any Parallax microcontroller.
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900-00008 Parallax Continuous Rotation Servo
900-00008 Parallax Continuous Rotation Servo
US$29.98
This is ideal for robotics and basic movement projects. It is designed for continuous rotation and is easily interfaced with any Parallax microcontroller.
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27291 Parallax Basic Stamp 2 OEM Module (kit form)
27291 Parallax Basic Stamp 2 OEM Module (kit form)
US$41.99
This is a through-hole version of the popular BASIC Stamp 2 module that you can build yourself. The kit includes the PBASIC2 interpreter, EEPROM, resonator, DB-9, and all the resistors and transistors needed to build a BASIC Stamp 2 module. When completed, the PCB is a 20-pin SIP module with standard 0.1" spacing.
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BS2-IC Parallax BASIC Stamp 2 Microcontroller Module
BS2-IC Parallax BASIC Stamp 2 Microcontroller Module
US$59.10
This serves as the brains inside of electronics projects and applications that require a programmable microcontroller. It is able to control and monitor timers, keypads, motors, sensors, switches, relays, lights, and more. Programming is performed in an easy-to-learn language called PBASIC, which is detailed in the starter kits that include the BASIC Stamp 2; the BASIC Stamp Activity Kit and the BASIC Stamp Discovery Kit.
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28325 Parallax BASIC Stamp DB-Expander-to-SIP
28325 Parallax BASIC Stamp DB-Expander-to-SIP
US$27.99
This provides the means to use daughterboards, designed for Parallax’s motherboards, with solder-less breadboards and other Parallax products.
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555-28027 Parallax PIR Sensor
555-28027 Parallax PIR Sensor
US$26.34
This detects motion by measuring changes in the infrared (heat) levels emitted by surrounding objects. When motion is detected the PIR sensor outputs a high signal on its output pin.
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27976 Parallax 2x16 Serial LCD (Non-Backlit)
27976 Parallax 2x16 Serial LCD (Non-Backlit)
US$41.93

Can be easily connected to and controlled by a microcontroller using single I/O pin. The LCD displays provide basic text wrapping so that your text looks correct on the display. Full control over all of their advanced LCD features allows you to move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single instruction and turn the display on and off in any configuration. 

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27977 Parallax 2 x 16 Serial LCD (Backlit)
27977 Parallax 2 x 16 Serial LCD (Backlit)
US$45.45

Can be easily connected to and controlled by a microcontroller using single I/O pin. The LCD displays provide basic text wrapping so that your text looks correct on the display. Full control over all of their advanced LCD features allows you to move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single instruction and turn the display on and off in any configuration. 

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27979 Parallax 4x20 Serial LCD (Backlit)
27979 Parallax 4x20 Serial LCD (Backlit)
US$50.00

Can be easily connected to and controlled by a microcontroller using single I/O pin. The LCD displays provide basic text wrapping so that your text looks correct on the display. Full control over all of their advanced LCD features allows you to move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single instruction and turn the display on and off in any configuration. 

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