Need URGENT help with IC alternatives

twirap:
I am a little confused...

Nokia 3310/5110 LCD tutorial (PCD8544)

says you need a level shifter for a 5v microcontroller...Although arduino has a 5 V output pin there is also a 3V output pin...cant I just use that? I dont care about the backlight for now.

Are you not confusing I/O pins with power pins?