Chapter 4: Surface Return

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A cryptic message appears on the locked control system. Use a multi-digit display and decode the cipher. Learn multiplexing to drive multiple digit displays, persistence of vision, and the TM1637 display protocol.

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A lesson from 30 Days Lost in Space (31 filmed lessons (Day 0 to Day 30), about 10 hours of video), taught by Dr. Greg Lyzenga, a Harvey Mudd College physics professor and NASA JPL scientist.

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