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[DPRG] Dot matix programming problem

Subject: [DPRG] Dot matix programming problem
From: Dale Wheat dale at dalewheat.com
Date: Mon Apr 14 15:41:30 CDT 2008

Francesco,

It's a common phenomenon with multiplexed LEDs called "ghosting".  You need a 
very brief "off" period between columns.  Make sure both rows and columns are 
off during this delay.


Thanks,

Dale Wheat

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Francesco De Comité wrote:
> Hi, I am looking for some help on a little problem I encounter, while 
> trying to program a dot matrix circuit (namely KingBright TA21-11EWA), 
> using microchip's PIC18F4620.
> The last dot of a column, if near from a lit pixel, also seems lit. 
> What's could be the reason of that ? Any idea ?
> Wiring detail : http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdecomite/2413690327/
> 
> Little video illustrating the problem : 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdecomite/2414510950/
> 
> Source code : http://users.tvcablenet.be/personal/tvcn28401/dotmatrix.c
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help !
> 
> Francesco De Comité
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