Introductory Programs with the 32-bit PIC Microcontroller: A Line-by-Line Code Analysis and Reference Guide for Embedded Programming in C

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H. WardIntroductory Programs with the 32-bit PIC Microcontrollerhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9051-4_5

5. The Dot Matrix Display

Hubert Ward¹  

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Leigh, UK

 

The 8 by 8 Dot Matrix Board

In this chapter, we will look at another method of displaying characters. We will look at using a dot matrix board. Initially, we will use just a single matrix display, and then we will move on to controlling four matrix displays cascaded together. Finally, we will write a program that scrolls some text along the four dot matrix displays.

After reading this chapter, you will be able to use the Max7219 driver IC to control a single 8 by 8 dot matrix display and a series of ...