I did so already (using all segments).
There's no big difference with using the dot-point only.
I spent around 20 hours on making tests with different LED configurations and finally, I think the best way to handle "compensation" would be to influence the LED's capacitance.
But up to now, nobody could give me a hint on how to achieve this...![]()
Roger
If, in fact, it is achievable...which I don't think it is. Sure you can change the 'charge voltage', but it'll still discharge at the same rate. You can change load resistance, which will also affect your charge time.
Maybe you might need a different type of display, maybe a different color?
How about some sort of constant overhead light (front lighting?)...
You've got a neat idea...and I'm thinking...still...and it hurts![]()
skimask's keyword is "rate". That won't change with voltage only.
Given the voltage and the load on the capacitance of the LED the rate will always be the same.
Only by changing the load presented to the LED will change the rate. And now it came to me an idea. Why not put a second pin of a PIC in parallel to increase the load when you want and then set it at tristate again? May be and a third one?
Ioannis
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