Makers, hobbyists and electronic enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in a new DIY custom mechanical keypad complete with TFT LCD display ...

line called for by the LCD protocol. This means you don’t lose any extra pins. Another way to uses the displays with Arduino is to use a smart controller for TFT screens.

How the platform helps streamline the design process. The custom options offered.

While [Tony’s] example uses the keypad, Arduino Uno, and a character LCD, the theory can be applied to numerous projects, such as this Dahlander motor switch. As you see, state machines can be ...