pyhottop 0.1.2

Interface for interacting with Hottop KN-8828b-2k+ roasters

pyHottop gives you the power to control your Hottop KN-8828b-2k+ roaster directly through python code. This library is meant to be used within applications and should not be used by itself to conduct a roast. Questions, comments or for support needs, please use the issues page on Github.

Getting Started

In order to interact with your Hottop roaster, you need to ensure your model has a USB-serial port which comes standard with the KN-8828b-2k+.

1. Install the CP210x USB driver to read from the serial port:

https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers

2. Install the pyHotop module:

pip install pyhottop or python setup.py install

3. Plug your Hottop roaster into your laptop.

4. Test connectivity to the roaster by running the diagnostic utility:

pyhottop-test test

Features

This library provides full control of the Hottop roaster. Built-in callback functionality allows you to build applications that decouple the processing logic from the library from the core of your application.

• Stream Hottop readings

  • Easy-to-use callbacks that return readings

  • Adjustable polling interval

  • Human-readable settings

  • Flexible collection of data

  • Debugging interface

• Control the Hottop directly

  • Heater settings

  • Fan speeds

  • Drum motor toggle

  • Cooling motor toggle

  • Solenoid (drum door) toggle

  • Chaff tray (detection) reader

• Auto-discover roaster connection

  • Loops over USB connections to find the proper serial