Im making a HUGE countdown clock. ATM this is a placeholder so i can post it once its complete
current details..
88 88:88:88
days , hours , minutes , seconds
8x7segment display. each segment is 2 stawhat leds (3.2v 25ma)
controller
2xmax7219 (4 digits per max7219(
1xrealtime clock
1xArduino 2009
1xTemp sensor
the code i feel is fine and will be no trouble..
BUT.. i would like to hear about other ideas right now on how i would control my CUSTOM 8x7 segment displays any different ways
will 2xMAX7219 with each channel controlling 1x7leds be fine.
eg. channel 0+1 = digit 0 (2LEDs per seg / 2) (i know. Im working on the Dots (DP) but i only need them on a few digits)
I have pics and am in the process of getting diagrams etc. i wont post it just yet until it works..
this is for a xmas light display in Hobart , Tasmania , Australia..
feel free to post ideas , thoughts etc
its based on the sparkfun BIG clock with a few different ideas (eg. no 595 chips)
the clock body is complete and i have got it working before. using Pc a olsen 595 board with a pc. While working i wanted stand alone..
there will be a FULL write-up , pics , diagrams , etc one im finished so everyone else can learn from my mistake , pitfalls and experiences..