A while ago, I found a library for the MAX72XX that had functions for writing text to the display, but unfortunately cannot find such library now.
Which would be the best library to use for a text and number display? I'm using LedControl but it is very awkward to use.
I have a library for driving the MAX7219 chip connected to a 7-segment display. It is at: https://github.com/nickgammon/MAX7219
Example of use:
#include <SPI.h>
#include <bitBangedSPI.h>
#include <MAX7219.h>
const byte chips = 1;
// 1 chip, bit banged SPI on pins 6, 7, 8
MAX7219 display (chips, 6, 7, 8); // Chips / LOAD / DIN / CLK
void setup ()
{
display.begin ();
display.sendString ("HELLO");
} // end of setup
void loop () { }
In operation displaying a number:
More details at: Interfacing LED displays with the MAX7219 driver
