The project is utilizing cheap dot LEDs to create a big LED with an interface through SPI and can be expandable for multiple digits with only three wires for receiving data from any microcontroller ...

Sometimes, a good hack is about using less rather than more. That’s the case with this neat tutorial from [Rahul.S] on driving a 7-segment LED display with an FT232. By using this cheap USB to serial ...

In a previous article, we explored the behavior of an LED diode as a small light source. We have seen how important a protection resistor is to light up this component. In this article, we will ...

The supply of Nixie tubes from east European stock piles is still enough to keep their prices down. But once those start dwindling, prices will move north. Besides, if you want to use them, you need ...

Check out how to create a unique Mechanical 7 Segment Display using cardboard! In this video, we unveil a one-of-a-kind mechanism that we've invented, featuring 7 circles each with its own trigger.

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. When discussing displays, seven-segment displays and LCDs are among the first that come to mind. Each type has its pros and cons. But ...

Reposting as it's own thread instead of discussing it in-line in the PCB thread (which didn't feel entirely right, TBH). By way of context: I'm going to be attending the Cyberpunk-themed Neotropolis ...