MAX72XX with 8 digit 7 segment display library

Question

A while ago, I found a library for the MAX72XX that had functions for writing text to the display, but unfortunately cannot find such library now.

Which would be the best library to use for a text and number display? I'm using LedControl but it is very awkward to use.

Answer 1

I have a library for driving the MAX7219 chip connected to a 7-segment display. It is at: https://github.com/nickgammon/MAX7219

Example of use:

#include <SPI.h>
#include <bitBangedSPI.h>
#include <MAX7219.h>

const byte chips = 1;

// 1 chip, bit banged SPI on pins 6, 7, 8
MAX7219 display (chips, 6, 7, 8);  // Chips / LOAD / DIN / CLK

void setup ()
  {
  display.begin ();
  display.sendString ("HELLO");
  }  // end of setup

void loop () { }

In operation displaying a number:

More details at: Interfacing LED displays with the MAX7219 driver