These tiny displays, with just a 1-inch diagonal, offer amazing readability thanks to the high contrast of OLED technology. Composed of 128x64 individual white OLED pixels controlled by a chip, they create their own light, eliminating the need for a backlight. This not only cuts power consumption but also gives the display that sharp, high - contrast look we love. The breakout board is versatile, supporting both SPI and I2C interfaces, selectable by soldering two jumpers on the back. It's 5V - ready, with an onboard regulator and boost converter, making it a breeze to connect to 3V or 5V microcontrollers without a level shifter. We've got a detailed Arduino library with example code for text and graphics. Just make sure your microcontroller has over 1K of RAM to buffer the display. You can download our SSD1306 OLED display Arduino library from GitHub. It can print text, bitmaps, and more, using 1K of RAM but working super fast and being easy to adapt to other microcontrollers.
Using this Monochrome 0.96 128x64 OLED graphic display is quite straightforward. First, decide whether you want to use the SPI or I2C interface. You can select the interface by soldering the two jumpers on the back of the breakout board. Then, connect it directly to your 3V or 5V microcontroller - no need for a level shifter! Before you start, make sure your microcontroller has more than 1K of RAM because the display needs to be buffered. You can download the SSD1306 OLED display Arduino library from GitHub. This library comes with example code that allows you to print text, bitmaps, and draw shapes easily. When it comes to maintenance, keep the display away from extreme temperatures and moisture. If there's dust on it, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the surface. Don't apply too much pressure as the display is delicate. And always make sure to power it off before making any connections or disconnections.
