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Espruino is a JavaScript interpreter for low-power Microcontrollers. This site is both a support community for Espruino and a place to share what you are working on.
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Possibly - the MAX7219 refreshes really quickly, but maybe it was something related to interference?
Also I guess it's very possible that it's cheaper to buy 8 shift registers than one special purpose LED driver :)