Can't get my LCD screen to work. Help?

double check you pin-1. make sure it is the correct end.

RS is 4 in from the end [ op's ]

pin 14 is on the end closest to the screw
pin 16 is in the middle, then pin 15, and THEN pin-1

so RS is 6 pins in. from the center 'end'

LCD.bmp (383 KB)