3.2.2 - I2C fix, changed CI from Travis to GitHub Actions

This release includes:

• The constructors for Character_LCD_I2C and Character_LCD_RGB_I2C now take an optional address parameter to specify an alternate I2C address.
• Migrating this repository from Travis to GitHub Actions. This has no effect on the behavior of the code itself.

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip3 install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Updates for the MCP230xx Library Refactor

This updates the library to use the new MCP230xx refactor, thanks @caternuson!

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Added column_align Feature

Thanks to @profbrady for adding a new column_align feature that allows text with a newline character to align on the same column as the text above it. It also makes cursor_position work for the next message before resetting to 0,0.

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Example update

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Fixed link in Documentation

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Added keypad support for I2C Shield and Pi plate!

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

README updated with PyPI instructions

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Setup.py fix

Added missing dependencies to setup.py.

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Complete refactor plus cursor_position fix

THIS RELEASE CHANGES HOW THE ENTIRE LIBRARY IS USED. THE API HAS CHANGED ENTIRELY.

NOW I2C/SPI BACKPACK REQUIRES EXTERNAL LIBRARIES:

• Adafruit_CircuitPython_MCP2300x for I2C
• Adafruit_CircuitPython_74HC595 for SPI

Adds support for RGB I2C shield kit and Pi plate. REQUIRES EXTERNAL LIBRARY:

• Adafruit_CircuitPython_MCP2300x

Change log:

• Import method has changed - Character_LCD is a base class with Character_LCD_Mono and Character_LCD_RGB as subclasses.
• character_lcd_i2c, character_lcd_spi and character_lcd_rgb_i2c are separate files and should be imported separately for use with backpacks, shields or plates.
• cursor, blink, display, message, text_direction are now properties.
• Includes fix for backlight polarity issue - set backlight_inverted=True in the constructor if necessary.
• Includes fix for keeping cursor displayed on screen when using cursor_position to set a coordinate location for the cursor on the display.

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.

Complete refactor!

THIS RELEASE CHANGES HOW THE ENTIRE LIBRARY IS USED. THE API HAS CHANGED ENTIRELY.

NOW I2C/SPI BACKPACK REQUIRES EXTERNAL LIBRARIES:

• Adafruit_CircuitPython_MCP2300x for I2C
• Adafruit_CircuitPython_74HC595 for SPI

Adds support for RGB I2C shield kit and Pi plate. REQUIRES EXTERNAL LIBRARY:

• Adafruit_CircuitPython_MCP2300x

Change log:

• Import method has changed - Character_LCD is a base class with Character_LCD_Mono and Character_LCD_RGB as subclasses.
• character_lcd_i2c, character_lcd_spi and character_lcd_rgb_i2c are separate files and should be imported separately for use with backpacks, shields or plates.
• cursor, blink, display, message, text_direction are now properties.
• Includes fix for backlight polarity issue - set backlight_inverted=True in the constructor if necessary.

To use in CircuitPython, simply install the Adafruit CircuitPython bundle.

To use in CPython, pip install adafruit-circuitpython-charlcd.

Read the docs for info on how to use it.