4 digit 7 segment not working

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4 digit 7 segment not working

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Hi all

struggling to get the 4 digit 7 segment display working that comes with the following kit;
https://www.matrixtsl.com/webshop/ardui ... dular.html

As far as I know, the display requires 7 or so pins for the numbers on Port D but also 4 pins from port C?

How should I configure the display?

Many thanks

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Re: 4 digit 7 segment not working

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Hello,

It sounds like you are using the standard 7-segment component. This is the one that comes on the combo board and previous E-blocks 1 boards.

Instead in your program you need to use the 4-Digit Display Grove component.
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If you need an example then let me know and I'll put one together for you.

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Hi Benj

thank you for your help! That makes sense and glad there is a potential fix.
That's annoying to hear as the school where I teach and use these, we have and use Flowcode 7 (with latest patch etc.)

Thank you again.

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I've exported the component for v7 for you as there wasn't too much to it. Hopefully it should work ok.

Simply copy to your "Flowcode V7\Components\" folder and restart Flowcode.
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Thank you Benj that's excellent support.
I'll let you know Monday when I'll get IT to install.
Thank you!!!

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Re: 4 digit 7 segment not working

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Hello,

You can also use without the help of IT if you need to by placing the component file into a folder of your choosing and then pointing Flowcode at that folder via the View -> Global Options -> Locations Tab.

Add the folder path to the "Look for components in..." section and then restart Flowcode and the display should appear.

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Re: 4 digit 7 segment not working

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Thank you for the suggestion Benj.

I tried and successfully added and displayed values on the component and IT are happy that I didn't need to bug them :lol: .

Thank you for your excellent support.

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