Component: 7Segment (Hex TM1637) (Segment)

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7Segment (Hex TM1637) component

Hex seven segment display using an two pin communications bus to reduce the number of control pins. Also provides up to 16 individual input switches. Driven using a TM1637 hex 7-segment display driver.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_TM1637_7SEG_Hex_Driver.fcfx

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Macro reference

ReadSwitches

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadSwitches
Samples the switches and returns a value from 0-16. 0 indicates that no switches are pressed. 1 - 16 indicates that a switch is pressed and provides the index of the switch. Only one switch can be pressed at any time. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Return


SetBrightness

Fc9-comp-macro.png SetBrightness
Controls the brightness of the 7-seg displays 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Brightness
Range: 0-7 - 0=Darkest, 7=Brightest 
Fc9-bool-icon.png - BOOL On
0 = Display Off, 1 = Display On 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


ShowDigit

Fc9-comp-macro.png ShowDigit
Set the number to be displayed in the given digit of the display. The colon character can also be controlled when writing to digit 1. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Digit
Which of the digits to change. (0...5) 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE DecimalPoint
Whether to show the decimal point. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


ShowDigits

Fc9-comp-macro.png ShowDigits
Set the number and decimal point to be displayed in the given digit of the display. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value0
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value1
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value2
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value3
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value4
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Value5
The number value to set the digit to (0...15), 16=Clear 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE DecimalPoint
Bit field containing the states of the decimal points. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


ShowSegments

Fc9-comp-macro.png ShowSegments
Allows for manual control over the display segments. The colon character can also be controlled when writing to digit 1. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Digit
Which of the digits to change. (0...5) 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Segments
The binary segment value to display 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Display Type
Set this according to the specification of your hardware display. Common Anode: Pin true -> LED Off, Pin false -> LED On Common Cathode: Pin true -> LED On, Pin false -> LED Off 
Fc9-type-7-icon.png Show Seg Labels
Show segment name labels overlayed over the component. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Connections
Fc9-type-5-icon.png DIO
Data Pin connection to TM1637 IC 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png CLK
Clock Pin connection to TM1637 IC 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Colors
Fc9-type-1-icon.png LED Color
Color of the LED segments when truned on. When off, they use a much darker shade of the same hue. 
Fc9-type-1-icon.png Body Color
Color of the plastic casing containing the LEDs. 
Fc9-type-1-icon.png Label Color
Color for the optional LED segment labels.