Output problem with Adafruit display

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Output problem with Adafruit display

Post by drlbradley » Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:04 pm

Having some issues with the Adafruit display, see photo.
I've checked the soldering , and checked that I'm getting 5v .. and checked the ribbon cable is seated properly.
Anyone any ideas?
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Re: Output problem with Adafruit display [solved]

Post by drlbradley » Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:53 pm

Nm, found it, tiny solder bridge on two of the ribbon cable connector pins...

oops :shock:

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Re: Output problem with Adafruit display

Post by DirtyBullets » Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:43 pm

lol glad you found it cos i was gonna say check the rib for any dents but simple things can get over looked, :mrgreen:

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