using seven segment led but want to use pin C7 for adc

[brianm]

Using a 16f690 PIC.


I am using a 4 digit seven segment display to show the readings from 3 adcs but I want to add a fourth and the only pin I have left is pin_c7 which sAN9.

When I write the byte for the number to each digit (c0 thru c7) it of course is touching pin_c7 and monkeying with my ADC reading.

how can I write the desired number to the seven segment but only pass the first 6 bits (0 thru 6) and leave c7 alone so that it can be my 4th ADC.

I could also use C7 to strobe the digits.


An example would be great.

Thanks

Brian

[Rohit de Sa]

Brian,

Maybe you could tell us a little more about the circuit. That would help. RA4 happens to be AN3, so maybe if that pin is not being used for a critical function, you could shuffle it about. RB4 and RB5 are AN10 and AN11 respectively.