weewooday-oled-096-i2c-ssd1306

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Weewooday 0.96” I2C OLED Display Module

Details

• Location: Cabinet-1, Bin 21
• Category: OLED Displays
• Type: I2C OLED Display Module
• Size: 0.96 inch diagonal
• Resolution: 128x64 pixels
• Quantity: 8
• Product URL: https://a.co/d/f5LTPiZ

Description

Weewooday 5 pieces 0.96 inch OLED display module with 128x64 pixel resolution. Features SSD1306 driver chip with I2C interface for easy connection to microcontrollers. Self-illuminated OLED technology provides excellent contrast and visibility with white display color.

Specifications

• Display Size: 0.96 inch diagonal
• Resolution: 128x64 pixels
• Driver IC: SSD1306
• Interface: I2C (SDA, SCL)
• Display Color: White
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
• Current Consumption: ~20mA (typical)
• Power Consumption: 0.04W normal operation, 0.08W full screen lit
• Viewing Angle: >160°
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Package: PCB module without pin headers

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Features

• Self-Illuminated: No backlight required, each pixel emits light
• High Contrast: Excellent visibility in various lighting conditions
• Low Power: Efficient OLED technology with low current consumption
• Wide Voltage Range: Compatible with 3.3V and 5V systems
• I2C Interface: Simple 2-wire communication (SDA, SCL)
• Larger Display: 0.96” vs 0.91” provides more display area
• Higher Resolution: 128x64 vs 128x32 for more content
• No Pin Headers: Requires soldering of header pins for breadboard use

Pinout

• VCC: Power supply (3.3V to 5V)
• GND: Ground
• SDA: I2C data line
• SCL: I2C clock line

Applications

• Arduino and microcontroller projects
• Raspberry Pi displays
• IoT device status displays
• Portable instruments
• Data loggers
• Weather stations
• Digital clocks
• Menu systems
• Status indicators
• Wearable electronics

Compatibility

• Arduino: All Arduino boards (Uno, Nano, ESP32, etc.)
• Raspberry Pi: All models (requires I2C enable)
• ESP8266/ESP32: Native I2C support
• STM32: Compatible with HAL I2C libraries
• Microcontrollers: Any MCU with I2C capability
• MMDVM/Pi-Star: Compatible with digital radio systems

Libraries & Resources

• Arduino: Adafruit SSD1306 library
• CircuitPython: adafruit_ssd1306
• Raspberry Pi: luma.oled library
• Documentation: SSD1306 datasheet available online
• I2C Address: Typically 0x3C (may vary from standard 0x3D)

Interface Requirements

• Power Supply: 3.3V or 5V regulated
• I2C Pullups: Usually built-in on development boards
• Pin Headers: Requires soldering for breadboard connections
• Current: Ensure adequate power supply capacity

Notes

• No Pin Headers: Displays come without headers, soldering required
• I2C Address: May be 0x3C instead of standard 0x3D - check with scanner
• Power Consumption: Lower when fewer pixels are lit
• Lifespan: OLED displays may dim over extended continuous use
• Fragile: Handle carefully, OLED screens can crack easily
• Static Sensitive: Use anti-static precautions during handling
• Quality Control: Some units may have manufacturing defects

Usage Tips

• Solder 4-pin header for easy breadboard prototyping
• Use I2C scanner to verify address before programming
• Start with lower brightness settings to extend display life
• Consider sleep modes for battery-powered applications
• Test each display individually as quality may vary

Programming Examples

• Display text and graphics
• Real-time sensor data visualization
• Menu navigation systems
• Progress bars and status indicators
• Simple animations and scrolling text

Comparison with Other OLED Displays

• vs 0.91” displays: Larger viewing area, higher resolution
• vs 128x32 displays: Double the vertical resolution
• vs Frienda displays: Similar functionality, different brand

Tags

oled-display, i2c, ssd1306, white, 128x64, weewooday, arduino, raspberry-pi