SparkFun Serial 7 Segment Display

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SparkFun Serial 7 Segment Display

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Here's an example on how to comunicate with the SparkFun serial seven segment display:https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11441?

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These are available in Reg, Blue, Green, Yellow & White

We have connected it to the PC using a 5V FTDI USB-serical cable: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9717?

The wiring is very simple and can be seen here:

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In this example we have shown how to send an +/- number to the display with a flashing colon. It is also possible to send alphanumeric characters to the display.
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