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Details about MAX7221 configuration with R1
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## Technical Details

The **MAX7721** display driver must be configured correctly to accommodate specific LEDs. This board uses LEDs with a forward current of **20mA** and a forward voltage range of **1.6V** to **2.6V**. The chip is configured by selecting an appropriate resistance value for **R1**, as specified in the following table:

<table align="center">
<thead>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">Current (mA)</th>
<th colspan="5" style="text-align: center">Voltage (V)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>1.5<br></th>
<th>2.0<br></th>
<th>2.5</th>
<th>3.0</th>
<th>3.5</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>12.2</td>
<td>11.8<br></td>
<td>11.0</td>
<td>10.6</td>
<td>9.69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>17.8<br></td>
<td>17.1</td>
<td>15.8</td>
<td>15.0</td>
<td>14.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>29.8<br></td>
<td>28.0</td>
<td>25.9</td>
<td>24.5</td>
<td>22.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>66.7</td>
<td>63.7</td>
<td>59.3</td>
<td>55.4</td>
<td>51.2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

In our case, the appropriate resistance value is approximately **25.9kΩ**. However, the board is currently using a resistor with a value of **26.1kΩ**.

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