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Getting Started Guide – 8x7 Segment Module
8x7 Segment Module DSSEG8MOD
GETTING STARTED
GUIDE
V1.0
April 2013
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Index
1. Introduction 3
2. Specification 3
3. Packing List 3
4. Requirements 4
5. Pin Assignment 4
6. Hardware Interface/Setup 5
7. Example Code 6
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1.0 Introduction
8x7 Segment module is a serial controllable 8 digit 7 segment board. It require only 3 wire to control all 8 digit of 7segment display. Compatible with 3.3V and 5V operated microcontroller which include (but not limited to) SK40C, SK28A, SKds40A, Arduino series.
2.0 Specification
● 3.3V or 5V powered ● 8 digit of 7 segment display ● Segment Color: Red ● Interface: Serial, 74HC595 standard protocol
3.0 Packing List
● 8x7 segment display (serial) ● 5 ways female to female jumper wires (20cm)
4.0 Requirements It can be interface with any microcontroller with digital input such as PIC, SK40C, SK28A, SKds40A, Arduino series.
Necessary hardware to follow this guide: ● BBFuino board ● 8x7 Segment Module ● Jumper wires5 ways
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5.0 Pin Assignment There are 5 pins interface:
1. RCK 2. SCK 3. DIO 4. GND 5. VCC
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6.0 Hardware Interface/Setup
Here is example connection of 8x7 Segment Module to BBFuino board. It can be interface with any microcontroller with digital input such asPIC, SK40C,SK28A,SKds40A,Arduino series. Example video in using this module is also provided in Cytron product page.
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7.0 Example Code This is example code for Real Time Clock module. Please download the complete code at the product page.
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7.0 WARRANTY
● Product warranty is valid for 12 months. ● Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect. ● Damaged caused by misuse is not covered under warranty ● Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways.
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Cytron Technologies Sdn. Bhd. 19, Jalan Kebudayaan 1A,
Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: +607521 3178 Fax: +607521 1861
URL: www.cytron.com.my
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
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