MKE-M17 0.1.0

A Python driver for the L9110 motor controller over I2C

Describe

A Python package to control the L9110 motor driver over I2C using smbus2.

Installation

1. Create virtual environment: python3 -m venv your_env
2. Activate virtual environment: source your_env/bin/activate
3. install package: pip install MKE-M17

⚠️ Warning

• Check hardware connection: Ensure your device is correctly connected to the I2C bus (SDA, SCL, VCC, GND) before using the package.
• Verify I2C address: Use the command i2cdetect -y 1 on a Raspberry Pi to check the I2C address of the L9110 device.
• Resource management: The package supports context manager (with statement) to automatically close the I2C bus after use, preventing resource leaks. It is recommended to use this syntax whenever possible.

How to use MKE_M17 lib

1. Initialize the Driver

Create an L9110 instance to control your device.

Parameters:

• i2c_address (int): The I2C address of the L9110 chip. Default is 0x40.
• i2c_bus_number (int): The number of the I2C bus to use. Default is 1.

Example:

⚠️ Warning: Run in virtual environment (your_env/bin/python3.11)

from MKE_M17 import L9110

# Default settings
l9110 = L9110()

# Custom address and bus
l9110 = L9110(address=0x42, bus_number=1)

# With context manager (recommended)
with L9110(address=0x42) as l9110:
    pass

2. Control Servos

Use control_servo() to set servo angles.

Args:

• servo_id (int): 1 (S1) or 2 (S2).
• degree (int): Angle in degrees (default: 0-180).

Returns:

True on success, False on failure.

Example:

l9110.control_servo(1, 150)  # Servo 1 to 150°
l9110.control_servo(2, 90)   # Servo 2 to 90°

3. Control DC Motors

Use control_motor() to set motor speed and direction.

Args:

• motor_id (int): 0 (MA) or 1 (MB).
• percent (float): Speed (0-100).
• direction (int): 0 (CW) or 1 (CCW).

Returns:

True on success, False on failure.

Example:

l9110.control_motor(0, 50, 0)  # Motor A, 50%, clockwise
l9110.control_motor(1, 70, 1)  # Motor B, 70%, counterclockwise

4. Change I2C Address

Update the device’s I2C address with set_address().

Args:

• new_address (byte): New address (0x40-0x44).

Returns:

True on success, False on failure.

Example:

l9110.set_address(0x42)
# Output: "Set address successful. New address: 0x42"

5. Customize Servo Range

Set new range degree.

using set_range_degree(min_degree, max_degree) to set new range degree for servo motor

Args:

• min_degree(int): (0-359).
• max_degree(int): (1-360).

Example:

l9110.set_range_degree(0, 270)

Set new range pulse.

using set_range_pulse(min_pulse, max_pulse) to set new range degree for servo motor

Args:

• min_pulse(int): (0-2814).
• max_pulse(int): (1-2815).

Example:

l9110.set_range_pulse(600, 2400)