Erazorz23
Joined: 17 May 2007
Posts: 2
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 23 May 2007 19:55 Extensive project I need some help with... |
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Hey all, new to the forum and hoping to find some experts that can help me with the following project. I originally posted this in the Hobby Circuit section, but apparently it's more in depth than that.
Here's what I'm trying to do:
I want to make a scrolling stock ticker in my house that I can hook up to my computer to update quotes on a constant feed. Much like the ones you would see at a major financial corporation, just on a smaller scale.
From the research I've done, It seems as if the easiest way would be to link a bunch of pre assembled bi-color dot matrix displays into a long array, and then use a processor to decode and scroll the information.
However, I'm unsure about several of the specifics, such as how to link several dot matrix displays, what kind of processor to use once they're linked, and how to transfer the information from my computer to the sign.
I know I haven't given you guys much to work with, but any information you can offer will be greatly appreciated, and we can get more specific as the topic dictates. Thanks in advance...
-Mike
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