I am trying to learn to use the TPIC6B595N shift register http://www.adafruit.com/datasheets/tpic6b595.pdf but I am having a strange problem. The register only works every now and then and very often it works only when my hand is nearby. I don't have to touch anything actually, just put my hand clo…

Shift Register only works when hand is close

Grumpy_Mike February 25, 2013, 10:18pm 5

Use a 0.1ceramic capacitor on the power pins of each external chip.

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