EBIOXP0919 0.1.5

Python interface to interact with EBIOXP0919-4I4O board using Raspberry Pi

EBIOXP0919

This is a Python package to interface with the EBIOXP0910-4I4O board, it is designed to be easily integrated with EBRPIH1118 and RaspberryPi.

Features

• Read input status
• Control relays
• Easy to use and integrate with other projects

Setting Up I2C on Raspberry Pi

Step 1: Enable I2C Interface

Before interacting with I2C devices, the I2C interface needs to be enabled on your Linux Machine. e.g. Raspberry Pi. You can install EBIOXP0919 using pip. Ensure you have the necessary Python libraries for GPIO and I2C communication.

1. Open the Raspberry Pi configuration tool:

   sudo raspi-config
   

2. Navigate to Interface Options using the arrow keys and select I2C.

3. Choose Yes to enable the I2C interface.

4. Exit the tool and reboot your Raspberry Pi:

   sudo reboot
   

Step 2: Install I2C Tools

After enabling I2C, you'll need to install i2c-tools to scan and interact with I2C devices.

1. Update your package list:

   sudo apt update
   

2. Install the I2C tools package:

   sudo apt install -y i2c-tools
   

Step 3: Verify I2C is Enabled

After rebooting, verify that the I2C kernel module is loaded.

1. Check if I2C modules are loaded by running:

   lsmod | grep i2c
   

You should see something like i2c_bcm2835 or i2c_dev listed. If they are not present, you may need to manually load the modules:

sudo modprobe i2c-bcm2835
sudo modprobe i2c-dev

Step 4: Identify I2C Bus Number

To find which I2C bus your Raspberry Pi is using, check the /dev directory.

1. List available I2C buses:

   ls /dev/i2c-*
   

   You should see something like /dev/i2c-1 (or /dev/i2c-0 depending on your Raspberry Pi model). Most modern Raspberry Pi boards use /dev/i2c-1.

Step 5: Scan for I2C Devices

Now that everything is set up, you can scan the I2C bus to detect any connected devices.

1. Run the following command to scan the I2C bus (assuming your bus is i2c-1):

   sudo i2cdetect -y 1
   

2. The output will display a grid, showing the I2C addresses of any detected devices:

   0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  a  b  c  d  e  f
   00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   20: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   40: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3f -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   60: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
   

   Any value shown (like 3f in the above example) is the hexadecimal address of a detected I2C device.

   If you see no addresses, check your wiring and make sure the device is powered on.

Installation

pip install EBIOXP0919

Usage

Importing the Package

from EBIOXP0919_intf import ebioxp0919

Example usage

from EBIOXP0919_intf import ebioxp0919

board = ebioxp0919.EBIOXP0919(chip_address=0x3f)

# Example to toggle relay 1 ON
board.toggle_relay(1, ebioxp0919.RelayState.ON)

# Example to read digital input 2
input_state = board.get_input_state(2)
print(f"Digital Input 2 State: {input_state}")

# Cleanup when done
board.cleanup()

Steps to Contribute

Fork the repository. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix. Make your changes. Submit a pull request to the main repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• This package uses the smbus library for I2C communication.

More Information

For more details, visit our website: www.electronbits.com