I've bought a 4xP10 display with a controller card which is controlled from a pc software that is uploaded to the card using serial cable.
the display is configured in 3 parts:
- The top shows a static text
- down left corner show static text
- down righ corner is a counter which increase numbers for button 1 press and decrease from button 2 press.
There is a static frame around the text.
I also want to change the display with the push of a button.
- Static text is changing message and scrolls from right to left.
- Frame is changing from static to dottet line scrolling right around the text.
- Counter is working as scene 1.
Everything was working fine until a friend of mine suggested to use a Arduino mini pro and skip the controller card and software.
I've tried the tutoreal for DMD on github, but it is just for scrolling.
Some other forums say it is not possible to scroll and have static text at the same time.
My friend also suggested to use 2x arduinos. But then, what's the point to use a controller card?
I have attached some 3.3V relays to the controller card and easily count with buttons.
Using arduino instead did not work for some reason.
Should I go back to the controller card or can the arduino do this?
