This kit is for the TPIC6B595 Shift Register 8-bit High Power IC. The kit contains a filter capacitor, Shift Register, Break Away Headers and PCB. Each channel can sink 150mA continuous, 500mA maximum.
This board is perfect for driving our 7-Segment Red 6.5″ Displays. Please view video below for example of cascading 2 devices. Please note that the datasheet below shows 1K load resistors, we have found that using 1M resistors stops any non lit segments from showing a slight glow from the segment.
Documents:
- Shifter Datasheet
- Example code & Arduino Library files
Karl –
Any reason the output enable pin on the chip is not exposed on the board?
trekker –
Very handy board!And always nice to have Yoda’s approval!
Roy –
There is a datasheet which includes schematics showing you how to wire this kit up to an Arduino or any other MCU. There is also example Arduino code and a library written to help newcomers.
George –
is there a tutorial available on how to actually use this board? i.e. how to actually wire it up to the arduino and get it functioning?