electronicsfreak
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Howdy!
Hopefully a quick and simple question here, but I am looking for some input. Another hobby of mine is airsoft, and as a "for fun" project I've been building a PIC based system to be used as a game prop to add a bit of character to gameplay. Built from some scrap parts and some not, the thing works fairly well, several modes to support different operations during game-play, and that panic switch yields quite a satisfying sound when given a good whack for players.
Just one problem....
That display is kinda wimpy. I can't say I'm surprised, it's ripped from an old alarm-clock display. Worked well indoors while building and programming the thing, but fielding it proved that display needs a replacement. Tried recessing it further within the case, but it is still very difficult to read outside. I'm not 100% sure how much current those LED's can take before I'm hurting 'em, but experimenting did fry one of the segments on a set not currently illuminated there on the left of the full display.
Anyone have any ideas for a brighter 7-segment display or tried something like this before? the segments on there are currently ~2" tall. Hoping I can find something that's close, but most importantly, able to be seen outside by players.
Thanks guys!
-EF
Hopefully a quick and simple question here, but I am looking for some input. Another hobby of mine is airsoft, and as a "for fun" project I've been building a PIC based system to be used as a game prop to add a bit of character to gameplay. Built from some scrap parts and some not, the thing works fairly well, several modes to support different operations during game-play, and that panic switch yields quite a satisfying sound when given a good whack for players.
Just one problem....
That display is kinda wimpy. I can't say I'm surprised, it's ripped from an old alarm-clock display. Worked well indoors while building and programming the thing, but fielding it proved that display needs a replacement. Tried recessing it further within the case, but it is still very difficult to read outside. I'm not 100% sure how much current those LED's can take before I'm hurting 'em, but experimenting did fry one of the segments on a set not currently illuminated there on the left of the full display.
Anyone have any ideas for a brighter 7-segment display or tried something like this before? the segments on there are currently ~2" tall. Hoping I can find something that's close, but most importantly, able to be seen outside by players.
Thanks guys!
-EF
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