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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

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.
If you need an example then let me know and I'll put one together for you.

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.

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.
Let us know how you get on.

Thank you Benj that's excellent support.
I'll let you know Monday when I'll get IT to install.
Thank you!!!

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.

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 .

Thank you for your excellent support.