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Multiplexing 2 digit 7Segment with one Bit

I want to control a 2 digit 7-segment LED with a MSP430 micro controller. The display has 8 input pins per digit (8th pin is the dot, which I do not need) and two ground pins (common cathode). The ...
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Multiplexing, Animation, Bitmap coding on MCU. How to do it right?

I have been recently getting into programming and micro controllers. I found myself that i don't really know how to do multiplexing, animation, easily displaying pictures on LED display. I have been ...
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Is it possible to drive 4 seven segment display with MSP430G2231?

I'm trying to teach myself electronics and my goal is to create a digital clock with 4 digits. I have an MSP430G2231 which has only 8 available ports as far as I can tell. I saw some methods for ...