1602A LCD contrast issue

floresta:

So I got a ICL7660 from a local place, and wired it using 10mF caps as shown here (ICL7660 DC to DC Converter from 5V to +/- 5V).

You have to tell us how you interfaced the circuit in the link to your Arduino/LCD circuit.

Don

I got it working! I used this circuit as my example (http://www.sprut.de/electronic/lcd/kontras2.gif). The letters actually appear white and I have plenty of contrast adjustment now. Thank you all for your assistance.