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A compact 4-digit 8-segment red LED display module designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It plugs directly onto the Pico via an onboard female pin header and c...

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A compact 4-digit 8-segment red LED display module designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It plugs directly onto the Pico via an onboard female pin header and communicates over an SPI-compatible interface driven by an embedded 74HC595 shift register. The module comes with C/C++ and MicroPython demo code to get started quickly.

Key Features

  • Plug-and-Play with Pico – Standard Raspberry Pi Pico header for direct attachment
  • SPI-Compatible Interface – Easy to drive with minimal GPIO usage
  • 74HC595 Driver – Onboard shift register handles all segment driving
  • Demo Code Included – C/C++ and MicroPython examples provided
  • 0.4-Inch Red LED Digits – Clear, bright numeric display

Specifications

  • Operating Voltage – 5V
  • Working Current – 30mA
  • Display – 4 digits, 8-segment red LED (FJ4401AH)
  • Digit Size – 0.4 inch
  • Driver IC – 74HC595
  • Interface – SPI-compatible
  • Dimensions – 52 × 21mm

Ideal For

  • Clocks and timers on Raspberry Pi Pico projects
  • Sensor readout displays
  • Counters and numeric indicators
  • Learning SPI communication

Package Contents

  • 1× 4-Digit 8-Segment Display Module
Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included.

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

GPIO
General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
LED
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
MicroPython
A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
SPI
A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.

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