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Programming the Raspberry Pi, Third Edition: Getting Started with Python, 3rd Edition
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Programming the Raspberry Pi, Third Edition: Getting Started with Python, 3rd Edition

by Simon Monk
June 2021
Beginner content levelBeginner
208 pages
3h 50m
English
McGraw-Hill Education TAB
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11

Prototyping Project (Clock)

In this chapter, we will build what can only be seen as a grossly over-engineered LED digital clock. We will be using a Raspberry Pi, a breadboard, and a four-digit LED display (see Figure 11-1).

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Figure 11-1 LED clock using the Raspberry Pi.

In the first phase of the design, the project will just display the time. However, a second phase extends the project by adding a push button that, when pressed, switches the display mode between displaying hours/minutes, seconds, and the date.

What You Need

To build this project, you will need the following parts. Suggested part suppliers are listed, but you can also find ...

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ISBN: 9781264257362