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LED Hat Display with Pong

Step 8Testing and Debugging

Testing and Debugging
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Now is the time to connect the battery and hope it works.

If it didn't work, I'll try to give some debugging tips:

if a line is missing from the display, it is a loose connection or a shorted wire.
is nothing is happening, first check the power and the switches. If it is getting the proper voltage and still doesn't work (and the chip is plugged in the proper way), test all of the components one by one.

If it powers on, but the screen isn't displaying properly, ensure that you have the proper type of display, 5 cathode rows and 7 anode columns (the labeling of the rows and columns can vary from data sheet to data sheet).

If it still doesn't work, leave a comment and I will try to help.
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Currently doing masters in Mechatronics Engineering, but still create in my spare time