Numeric LED
The numeric LED can be used to display up to 4 numbers.
Use it to keep score, show the time and much more!
Quick Reference
Wiring
Use a special cable (7-seg) to connect the sensor. This has 34 wires, white, yellow, red and black:
Wire up as follows, using the Edge Connector or Motor Controller board:
| Numeric Display | Edge Connector | Motor Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 3V3 | V |
| Black | GND | G |
| Yellow | SCL | C |
| Orange | SDA | D |
On the edge connector it should look like this:
On the motor controller it should look like this:
Coding
Enter this code in on start and forever blocks:
Download the code to the microbit.
The code creates a simple counter, displaying the number of seconds that have elapsed since the start:
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