Lab- Exercise-3 SEVEN SEGMENT DISPLAY

AIM:

create a 7-segment display in an IoT lab exercise, you can follow these steps. This exercise
typically involves controlling a 7-segment display using a microcontroller (like an Arduino or
ESP32), and you can also make it IoT-enabled for remote control via the internet.

Objective:

Control a 7-segment display using a microcontroller and make it IoT-enabled, so that the
number or message on the display can be changed via a web interface or an IoT platform.

Materials:

1. 7-segment display (Common cathode or common anode)

2. Microcontroller (Arduino, ESP32, etc.)

3. Jumper wires

4. Breadboard

5. Resistors (220 ohms, if needed)

6. Wi-Fi module (If not using a Wi-Fi-enabled board like ESP32)

7. Computer with Arduino IDE installed (or platform of choice)

Steps:

Step 1: Wiring the 7-segment Display

1. Identify Pins: A typical 7-segment display has 8 pins: 7 segments (label A to G) and 1
common pin (Common Anode or Common Cathode).

2. Connect Segments to GPIO Pins:

o Connect the 7 pins for segments A-G of the display to available GPIO pins on
the microcontroller.

o If using a Common Cathode display, connect the common pin to GND.

o If using a Common Anode display, connect the common pin to VCC (5V or
3.3V depending on the microcontroller).

3. Resistors:

o Place a 220-ohm resistor between each segment pin (A-G) and the
microcontroller GPIO to limit current.

Step 2: Wiring the Microcontroller (ESP32 or Arduino)

o These microcontrollers come with Wi-Fi functionality, so you can control the
7-segment display remotely over the internet.

 Arduino:

o If using an Arduino, you can pair it with a Wi-Fi module (like ESP8266) to
make it IoT-enabled.

Step 3: Code the Microcontroller

1. Install Required Libraries:

o For Arduino: You may need a library for controlling the 7-segment display or
manually write the segment control logic.

o For ESP32/ESP8266: You’ll also need libraries for Wi-Fi and web server
functionality.

2. Control Logic for 7-Segment Display: You can write a function to control the
individual segments based on the number you want to display. Below is a sample
Arduino code for controlling a 7-segment display:

void setup() {

pinMode(2, OUTPUT);//A

pinMode(3, OUTPUT);//B

pinMode(4, OUTPUT);//C

pinMode(5, OUTPUT);//D

pinMode(6, OUTPUT);//E

pinMode(7, OUTPUT);//F

pinMode(8, OUTPUT);//G

void loop() {

// NO 0

digitalWrite(2, 0);

digitalWrite(3, 0);

digitalWrite(4, 0);

digitalWrite(5, 0);
digitalWrite(6, 0);

digitalWrite(7, 0);

digitalWrite(8, 1);

delay(1000);

// NO 1

digitalWrite(2, 1); // A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 1);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E

digitalWrite(7, 1);// F

digitalWrite(8, 1);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 2

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 1);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 0);// E

digitalWrite(7, 1);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 3

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E
digitalWrite(7, 1);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 4

digitalWrite(2, 1);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 1);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E

digitalWrite(7, 0);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 5

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 1);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E

digitalWrite(7, 0);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 6

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 1);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 0);// E

digitalWrite(7, 0);// F
digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 7

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 1);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E

digitalWrite(7, 1);// F

digitalWrite(8, 1);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 8

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 0);// E

digitalWrite(7, 0);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G

delay(1000);

// NO 9

digitalWrite(2, 0);// A

digitalWrite(3, 0);// B

digitalWrite(4, 0);// C

digitalWrite(5, 0);// D

digitalWrite(6, 1);// E

digitalWrite(7, 0);// F

digitalWrite(8, 0);// G
 delay(1000);

Step 5: Test the Web Interface

 After uploading the code to your microcontroller, open the serial monitor to get the
IP address of your device.

 Open a browser, go to the displayed IP address, and enter the digit you want to
display.

 The 7-segment display should update based on your input.

Optional Enhancements:

 You can make the system display more complex patterns (e.g., letters or scrolling
text) on the 7-segment display.

 You can add more control features, such as a mobile app interface using platforms
like Blynk or Thing Speak.

CONCLUSION:

This exercise introduces both the basics of controlling hardware (7-segment display) and
building an IoT application. Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance.