Chapter 5: Launch Panel

Day 21: Hello New World

You've reached the surface of the alien planet. Now you need a navigation display. Wire an OLED screen and learn to render graphics — text, shapes, and status readouts on a pixel display. Master I2C communication and the SSD1306 display protocol.

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A lesson from 30 Days Lost in Space (31 filmed lessons (Day 0 to Day 30), about 10 hours of video), taught by Dr. Greg Lyzenga, a Harvey Mudd College physics professor and NASA JPL scientist.

The video lessons are free to watch. Get the kit at craftingtable.com — $60 (sale price through November 1, 2026; regularly $97). 30-day returns.