diff --git a/USART.c b/USART.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..875933b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/USART.c
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+/**
+ * (C) Copyright Collin J. Doering 2015
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ * 
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ * 
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+
+/**
+ * File: USART.c
+ * Author: Collin J. Doering <collin.doering@rekahsoft.ca>
+ * Date: Oct  6, 2015
+ */
+
+#include <avr/io.h>
+#include "USART.h"
+#include <util/setbaud.h>
+
+#ifndef BAUD                          /* if not defined in Makefile... */
+#define BAUD  9600                     /* set a safe default baud rate */
+#endif
+
+void initUSART(void) {                                /* requires BAUD */
+  UBRR0H = UBRRH_VALUE;                        /* defined in setbaud.h */
+  UBRR0L = UBRRL_VALUE;
+#if USE_2X
+  UCSR0A |= (1 << U2X0);
+#else
+  UCSR0A &= ~(1 << U2X0);
+#endif
+                                  /* Enable USART transmitter/receiver */
+  UCSR0B = (1 << TXEN0) | (1 << RXEN0);
+  UCSR0C = (1 << UCSZ01) | (1 << UCSZ00);   /* 8 data bits, 1 stop bit */
+}
+
+
+void transmitByte(uint8_t data) {
+                                     /* Wait for empty transmit buffer */
+  loop_until_bit_is_set(UCSR0A, UDRE0);
+  UDR0 = data;                                            /* send data */
+}
+
+uint8_t receiveByte(void) {
+  loop_until_bit_is_set(UCSR0A, RXC0);       /* Wait for incoming data */
+  return UDR0;                                /* return register value */
+}
diff --git a/USART.h b/USART.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..170e7ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/USART.h
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+/**
+ * (C) Copyright Collin J. Doering 2015
+ *
+ * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ * 
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ * 
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+ * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+*/
+
+/**
+ * File: USART.h
+ * Author: Collin J. Doering <collin.doering@rekahsoft.ca>
+ * Date: Oct  6, 2015
+ */
+
+void initUSART(void);
+
+void transmitByte(uint8_t data);
+
+uint8_t receiveByte(void);
diff --git a/lcdOutput.c b/lcdOutput.c
index 2e1081c..34219cf 100644
--- a/lcdOutput.c
+++ b/lcdOutput.c
@@ -31,27 +31,38 @@
 #include <util/delay.h>
 
 #include "lcdLib.h"
+#include "USART.h"
+
+void showSomePrases(void) {
+  const char* data[4] = { "Hello there friend!!\nIsn't it a nice day.\nAnyways, I must go..\nTo a midnight show;)",
+                          "This is some other text. It should be wrapped appropriately.\nIsn't that neat!",
+                          "Welcome! (line 1)\nThis is line 2.\nAnd here is line 3.\nAnd finally, line 4.",
+                          "Finally, this is the\nend; of the array,\nthat is.\nCheers."};
+
+  for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
+    writeStringToLCD(data[i]);
+    _delay_ms(5000);
+    clearDisplay();
+  }
+  _delay_ms(3000);
+}
 
 int main(void) {
   clock_prescale_set(clock_div_1);
   
   STATUS_LED_DDR |= 1 << STATUS_LED; // DEBUG
 
-  const char* data[4] = { "Hello there friend!!\nIsn't it a nice day.\nAnyways, I must go..\nTo a midnight show;)",
-                          "This is some other text. It should be wrapped appropriately.\nIsn't that neat!",
-                          "Welcome! (line 1)\nThis is line 2.\nAnd here is line 3.\nAnd finally, line 4.",
-                          "Finally, this is the\nend; of the array,\nthat is.\nCheers."};
+  initUSART();
+  char serialChar;
 
   initLCD();
   //initLCDByInternalReset();
-  
+
+  showSomePrases();
+
   while (1) {
-    for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
-      writeStringToLCD(data[i]);
-      _delay_ms(10000);
-      clearDisplay();
-    }
-    _delay_ms(3000);
+    serialChar = receiveByte();
+    writeCharToLCD(serialChar);
   }
 
   return 0;