On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Shane Nelson wrote:
> >
> That crossed my mind too.  Another possible asset would be the
> exact same amount of current going through each segment.  I've
> found that when you light an entire digit (for the number 8) it
> isn't as bright as when you light only a few segments (like the
> number 1).  Has anyone done this?  Any comments?
>

may be transistor switch at the common pin too small, so large amount
current cannot flow throught it (clipped).