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Like-a-pro soccer display?

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Former Member over 11 years ago

Dear Ben,

I would love to make something special for the non professional soccer team my son plays for.

How difficult would it be to create a large (7-segment led ?) display the coach could use to call for players' substitutions during a match?


Design requirements:

-to have two pair of 2 digits separated by ":" (first pair red, second green)

-to be big/bright enough to be readable from 30 yards/meters in sun light

-to use self contained energy (a battery I suppose)

-to be portable, light and sturdy in the same time

-to be low cost

-to be easy to operate

 

Thank you in advance,

Carlo

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    You could make your own 7-segment with discrete LEDs on PCB or stripboard. Use a transistor per segment and drive it from any small micro-controller board. You can buy large 7-segment displays. Here's…
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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to colecago

    Yes Colecago! unfortunately that product doesn't exist yet. The ones available on the Italian market are terribly expensive (500+ US$). I would love to make a gift to my son's team, but spending a fraction of that.

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