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6. Hardware - how to connect 7-segment displays

Friday, 02 September 2011 23:02

Written by Marcin Kapera

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4. Connecting 7-segment displays, common cathode max 70mA per segment max.

Displays are grupped in 4 grups of eight 7-segment digits in aech grup (all segments are pararelled). Each group has got separate IDC connector as shown on picture below. Best for these connections is 16 way flat cable with cable mounted plug. The same layout is used in other SKALRKI devices to make connections as easy as possible.

SKALARKI I/O PEDESTAL (OVERHEAD) : 7-segment displays section

pedestal_displays

Displays socket PIN's layout

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Display group socket - electric connections
7-segment_connection