Overview
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Learn how to easily control multiple 7-segment displays using Arduino and the MAX7219 LED driver in this 20-minute tutorial video. Explore hardware setup, software control, and coding techniques for efficiently managing numerous displays. Discover the advantages of using a dedicated LED driver over manual multiplexing. Follow along with provided code examples and datasheets to implement this solution in your own projects. Gain insights into hardware overview, decoding, digit control, and scan limit settings. Perfect for Arduino enthusiasts looking to simplify their display projects.
Syllabus
Intro
Hardware Overview
Hardware Setup
Software Control
Code
Decode
All digits
Scan limit
Test code
Example code
Taught by
Kevin Darrah