Python Ammeter Logger

Works in conjunction with the Micropython ADC Amperage Monitor

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Introduction

This Python module works with the Micropython ADC Amperage Monitor to collect data from a amperage monitor. The module will control the micropython microcontroller to run a baseline of the current sensor or collect data.

The module can be run of the command line or imported into other projects to record amperage data.

Installation

The package is available on PyPi or can be installed manually using the why/tar.gz file in the dist folder.

pip3 install ammeter_logger

CLI Usage

(venv) $ python3 -m ammeter_logger 
usage: __main__.py [-h] [--get-config] [--get-status] [--skip-init] [--force-init] [--init-only] [--sample-interval SAMPLE_INTERVAL] [--capture-time CAPTURE_TIME] [--baudrate BAUDRATE] [--log-level LOG_LEVEL]
               DEVICE OUTPUT_FILE
__main__.py: error: the following arguments are required: DEVICE, OUTPUT_FILE
(venv) $ 

The --get-config and --get-status parameters can be used to get the current status of the microcontroller.

It is recommended to run the following the initialize the ammeter (get a baseline 0 reading) with no load on the ammeter before connecting the device you intend to monitor. Initialization can be run using the --force-init option.

After the ammeter is initialized, the capture can be started using the --capture-time interval. Logged data will be stored in the specified output_file (as a CSV).