7 Segment Display TinyShield – Red

The TinyShield 7 Segment Display Board contains two seven-segment LEDs (Red LEDs) that can be set over the I2C (thus saving signals to do other tasks) by using a Semtech SX1506 I/O expander.

Each of the segments, including the decimal indicator, can be individually selected, and an easy to use library is provided to make it extremely easy to use.

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Specification

To see what other TinyShields this will work with or conflict with, check out the

TinyShield Compatibility Matrix

Display Specs

• Two Seven Segment LEDs, Color Red
• Displays include a decimal indicator
• I2C Semtech SX1506 I/O Expander

TinyDuino Power Requirements

• Voltage: 3.0V – 5.5V
• Current:
  • 4mA per segment (3.0V)
  • 10mA per segment (5.0V)
  • Due to the current, this board can run for a very short time on the TinyDuino with a coin cell, however, a Lithium battery should be used for longer life.

Pins Used

• A5/SCL – I2C Serial Clock line
• A4/SDA – I2C Serial Data line

Dimensions

• 20mm x 20mm (.787 inches x .787 inches)
• Max Height (from lower bottom TinyShield Connector to the upper top of LED displays): 6.6mm (.26 inches)
• Weight: 1.36 grams (.05 ounces)

Downloads

• Tutorial

• LED Datasheet

• IO Expander Datasheet

• Schematic

• Eagle Files

• Sample Arduino code

• CAD 3D and 2D Files

Notes

• This board has no top TinyShield connector, so no additional TinyShields can be stack on top of this. This board is meant to be on the top of a TinyDuino stack.