Sensor Display Counter
Show hardware tallies on connected displays.
Tap, click or press Space to keep count.
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How the Sensor Display Counter Works
The Sensor Display Counter shows hardware tally totals on a connected display, such as a 7-segment LED, an OLED screen or a browser tab on a large monitor. The board counts touches and pushes the total to the display.
- Pick the display: Choose a 4-digit 7-segment module, an OLED screen or a browser screen.
- Connect the board: Wire the display to the board, or connect the board to the browser.
- Count on the sensor: Each sensor activation raises the total.
- Read the display: The display updates with each count, readable from across a room.
Sensor Display Counter Formula
The Sensor Display Counter maximum value equals 10 raised to the number of digits, minus 1. Readable distance grows with digit height.
- Digits
- Number of display digits
- Digit height
- Height of each digit
- 400
- Rule-of-thumb viewing factor for LED digits
Example: A 4-digit display shows up to 10⁴ − 1 = 9,999. Digits 14 mm (0.56 in) tall read from about 5.6 m (18 ft).
Sensor Display Counter Reference Table
The Sensor Display Counter conversion table shows maximum counts and viewing distances for common LED displays.
| Display | Digit height | Max count | Approx. viewing distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-digit 0.36 in | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 9,999 | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| 4-digit 0.56 in | 14.2 mm (0.56 in) | 9,999 | 5.7 m (19 ft) |
| 6-digit 0.8 in | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 999,999 | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| 4-digit 2.3 in | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 9,999 | 23 m (77 ft) |
| 4-digit 4 in | 101.6 mm (4 in) | 9,999 | 41 m (133 ft) |
About the Sensor Display Counter
A Sensor Display Counter is a hardware counter that shows sensor totals on a dedicated display. The display lets a whole room see the count.
Seven-segment LED digits stay readable in bright light and at long distances. Digit height sets the viewing distance, so a 4-inch (101.6 mm) digit suits a sports hall, while a 0.56-inch digit suits a desk.
Ways to Use the Sensor Display Counter
The Sensor Display Counter has 5 main uses, including production boards and event counters.
- Production boards: Factories show units made on the line.
- Event counters: Venues display entries on a wall screen.
- Gym challenges: Gyms show reps on a large LED display.
- Classroom demos: Teachers show live counts to the class.
- Charity totals: Fundraisers display a running count of donations.
Tool Details
- Category
- Hardware & Sensors
- Controls
- Taps and keys
- Input Support
- Touch, Pen, Mouse, Keys
- Offline Ready
- On your device