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An easy to use I2C connected vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) with a QWIIC/Stemma QT connector
I2C vacuum fluorescent display (VFD)
Sold by Nicolai Electronics
$17.23
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Stock available: 13
What is it?
A Samsung HCS-12SS59T 12 character vacuum fluorescent display connected to a custom driver board which takes away all the difficulties of using such a display. The driver board does everything for you, from step-up voltage generation to having a microcontroller that translates between the display and an easy to use I2C interface.
Why did you make it?
I like weird and wonderful displays and this display deserves a spot in cool DIY projects. Unfortunately a VFD is not exactly plug-and-play for use in Arduino, MicroPython or Raspberry Pi projects. This module aims to solve that.
What makes it special?
Everything is handled on-board, from generating the required voltages to handling the display control signals. All you have to do is hook up this module via I2C using the QWIIC / Stemma QT connectors on this board. There is two of them allowing for easy daisy chaining with more displays or other QWIIC/Stemma QT boards.
Links to code and documentation
Documentation (nicolaielectronics.nl)
Certified Open Source Hardware - OSHW NL000028
Shipping policy
We ship once a week on Friday.
If we're not yet shipping to your country please contact us so that we can add the missing shipping tariff, you can email us at "lectronz@nicolaielectronics.nl".
The seller
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