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hello,
i've experienced flickering at random times and often after code upload. also, sometimes code upload results in all segments on or off, or just some being lit up (but never the correct ones).
the question is whether i should question the connectors (see pics) if apparently vcc and gnd are wired up (leds light up).
br, jose
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hello,
i purchased https://shop.mikroe.com/serial-7-seg-display-2-board - as it's using max7219 i did not expect any issue. yet.. the examples do do not really work.
i wired it like this (espruino pico):
cs = b14
sck = b13
mosi = b15
gnd = gnd
vcc = 3.3vcan someone please advise if there's something that can prevent from the configuration to work? currently the display seem to be either on and off, or flashes randomly.
thank you!
jose
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hello gordon,
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i really wasn't a fan of scribbling a pencil over the jumper to switch into bootloader mode and then cleaning it up carefully - it's a way easier to use a second pair of hands and a usb extension cable. so here's how i did it:
- inserted my pico into an USB extension cable - the other end is not connected to a PC yet
- opened nail scissors as much as was needed to short the contacts
- at the same time i was pressing the button (on pico)
- asked my wife to put the other end of the extension cable into a PC
- voila! :-)
just sayin..
- inserted my pico into an USB extension cable - the other end is not connected to a PC yet
ok, let me answer that. these connects really ARE INCOMPATIBLE. going around the gray 2x5 to-slot connector worked. so now i need to find some compatible prototyping-friendly connector. ideas welcome and thank you for a great hint ;-)