Hi, I updated the 
library 
https://github.com/jallib/jallib/blob/master/include/external/seven_segment/seven_segment_multiplexer.jal

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:57:35 PM UTC-5 Matthew Schinkel wrote:

> Hi yes, that would be fine.
>
> When writing the library  _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit wasn't meant to 
> be used in samples, but you found a good use for it.
>
>
> On Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:08:48 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:
>
>> Hi Matt
>> I tried to send you personel a question and maybe it was not succesfull.
>> So one another try. I spoke Rob J and he said it was not common on the 
>> user side to start an assignment with an underscore.
>> Is it possible to convert the assignment into a standard assignment with, 
>> for example, a procedure? So change _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[] to 
>> seven_segment_multiplexer_one_digit[].
>> Rob J can then update the library so that everyone can use the command. 
>> I'm curious.
>> Greetings Peter
>> Op donderdag 22 januari 2026 om 23:33:18 UTC+1 schreef Zet Weeh:
>>
>>> Hi Matt
>>>
>>> Thanks for your clear answer.
>>> I'll get started on it this week.
>>>
>>> Regards, Peet
>>>
>>> Op donderdag 22 januari 2026 om 01:13:21 UTC+1 schreef Matthew Schinkel:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1) 4 digits, but “2+2 independent”?
>>>> Yes, but not with seven_segment_multiplexer = value / put(word), 
>>>> because that only formats one number across all digits. To do 2+2, you 
>>>> must 
>>>> set the digit buffer per position (each digit is updated independently by 
>>>> the ISR).
>>>>
>>>> -- up:   0..99  (displayed on digits 1..0)
>>>> -- down: 0..99  (displayed on digits 3..2)
>>>> var byte up   = 23
>>>> var byte down = 99
>>>>
>>>> procedure display_update_2plus2() is
>>>>    var byte tens
>>>>    var byte ones
>>>>
>>>>    tens = up / 10
>>>>    ones = up - (tens * 10)
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[0] = ones
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[1] = tens
>>>>
>>>>    tens = down / 10
>>>>    ones = down - (tens * 10)
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[2] = ones
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[3] = tens
>>>>
>>>>    if up < 10 then
>>>>       _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[1] = 27  -- space
>>>>    end if
>>>> end procedure
>>>>
>>>> 2) Using seven_segment characters in the multiplexer
>>>> The multiplexer already uses seven_from_digit(...). So you can show any 
>>>> seven_segment “character index” by putting that index into the digit 
>>>> buffer 
>>>> (e.g. 10 = “A”, 27 = space, 34 = “-”, etc.).
>>>>
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[0] = 10  -- "A"
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[1] = 11  -- "b"
>>>>    _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[3] = 27  -- "space"
>>>>
>>>> 3) Showing sbyte negative (e.g. -4)
>>>> Yes: display "-" (character index 34) on one digit and 4 on the other.
>>>>
>>>> _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[0] = 4   -- "4"
>>>> _seven_segment_multiplexer_digit[1] = 34  -- "-" (minus)
>>>>
>>>> 4) Digits set to input go blank; when set back to output the old value 
>>>> is gone
>>>> To blank/re-enable while keeping the previous value, keep multiplexing 
>>>> running and blank via the digit data (e.g., use space index 27) rather 
>>>> than 
>>>> changing pin direction.
>>>>
>>>> Matt.
>>>> On Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:20:16 PM UTC-5 [email protected] 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Matthew
>>>>> Hi Matthew
>>>>>
>>>>> I have some question about the lib 'seven_segment' and 
>>>>> 'seven_segment_multiplexer'.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1 It is possible to connect 4 displays but is it also possible to use 
>>>>> 2 displays independent of the other 2?
>>>>> For example: 2 digits for up to 99 and 2 digits for down from 99
>>>>>
>>>>> 2 How can I use the characters of the lib 'seven_segment' in 
>>>>> 'seven_segment_multiplexer'?
>>>>>
>>>>> 3 Is it possible to get a sbyte (-4) on the display?
>>>>>
>>>>> 4 When I make 2 displays 'input' their displays are off; when I make 
>>>>> them 'output again the last information on the displays is gone and the 
>>>>> displays give the start information. Is it possible the information will 
>>>>> come back on the displays?
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards, Peet
>>>>>
>>>>

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