arsdever / arsdever/lcd

[ftr] Add `4 bit` interface support

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Description

### Description
As the `HD44780` datasheet states, it's possible to have 2 types of interfaces to interact with the display:
- `4 bit`
- `8 bit`

The `8 bit` one is already implemented, but `4 bit` one is missing.

### Acceptance criteria
It's possible to manipulate the display using `4 bit` interface and the display behaves as the datasheet specifies.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing 8-bit interface implementation and reading the HD44780 datasheet sections covering 4-bit operation. Use the current interface behavior as the reference, then verify that display manipulation follows the datasheet and that the 4-bit interface behaves correctly alongside the existing 8-bit support.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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