Jhd-2x16-i2c Proteus -

You should see the text appear on the simulated JHD-2x16-I2C.

A standard 16x2 LCD (like the LM016L) uses an HD44780 controller requiring a 4-bit or 8-bit parallel interface. This consumes D4-D7, RS, RW, and E pins. jhd-2x16-i2c proteus

If the simulation runs but the LCD shows only the top row of solid black boxes (or nothing at all): You should see the text appear on the simulated JHD-2x16-I2C