Python-SL06

The SL06 xChip features advanced Gesture detection, Proximity detection, Digital Ambient Light Sense (ALS) and Colour Sense (RGBC). It is based on the popular APDS9960 manufactured by Avago Technologies.

Usage

Mu-editor

Download Mu-editor

CW01 and CW02

• Use XinaBoxUploader and flash MicroPython to the CW01/CW02.
• Download Python packages from the REPL with the following code:

  import network
  import upip
  sta_if = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
  sta_if.active(True)
  sta_if.connect("ssid", "password")
  upip.install("xinabox-SL06")
  

CC03, CS11 and CW03

• Download the .UF2 file for CC03/CS11/CW03 CircuitPython and flash it to the board.
• TO DO

MicroBit

• TO DO

Raspberry Pi

Requires Python 3

pip3 install xinabox-SL06

Example

from xCore import xCore
from xSL06 import xSL06

# SL06 instance
SL06 = xSL06()

# configure SL06
SL06.init()

# enable SL06 for gesture sensing
SL06.enableGestureSensor()

while True:
    if SL06.isGestureAvailable():   # check for gesture
        dir = SL06.getGesture()     # read direction
        print(dir)                  # print direction on console

    xCore.sleep(100)