gpiozero_plus

A Python Library providing enhanced features and utilities for gpiozero.

This library is a Python wrapper designed to simplify the setup and control of components using the gpiozero library. It provides a convenient interface for managing various hardware components when working with Raspberry Pi, making it easier to interact with GPIO pins. It is a versatile tool for anyone looking to streamline the control of hardware components in Python applications.

Dependencies

This library relies on the following dependencies:

• gpiozero: A Python library for controlling GPIO pins on Raspberry Pi and other supported platforms.

• pigpio: A library for interfacing with the GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi. It is required for certain functionality in this library.

Installation

You can install the gpiozero plus library using pip. If you haven't already, make sure you have Python and pip installed on your system.

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the gpiozero plus repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/jrendon102/gpiozero_plus.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory: Go to the directory where you cloned the repository.

   cd gpiozero_plus

3. Install the Package: Use pip to install the package after building it using the provided setup script.

   First, build the package:

   python3 setup.py sdist

   Next, use pip to install the package from the generated distribution:

   pip install .
   

   Finally, verify that the package was installed successfully.

   pip list | grep gpiozero_plus

To install pigpio library follow these steps:

1. Navigate to opt/ directory

   cd /opt

2. Download the lastes version of pigpio:

   sudo wget https://github.com/joan2937/pigpio/archive/master.zip

3. Unzip the downloaded archive and remove it

   sudo unzip master.zip && sudo rm master.zip

4. Change to the pigpio-master direcotry:

   cd pigpio-master

5. Build and install pigpio:

   sudo make
   sudo make install

After completing these steps, you should have pigpio installed and ready for use.

Uninstall

You can uninstall the gpiozero_plus using the following command:

pip uninstall gpiozero_plus

Example

Here's an example of how to use the gpiozero_plus library in your Python project:

1. Start the pigpio daemon by running the following command:

   sudo pigpiod

2. Create a script called my_fan.py with the following code:

   #!/usr/bin/env python3
   import time
   from gpiozero_plus import Fan
   
   # Initialize and use the various components from the library
   fan = Fan(fan_pin=2)
   
   try:
       # Turn fan on for 5 seconds
       print("Turning fan on for 5 seconds")
       fan.control_fan(fan_enable=True)
       time.sleep(5)
   
       # Turn fan on off 5 seconds
       print("Turning fan off for 5 seconds")
       fan.control_fan(fan_enable=False)
       time.sleep(5)
   
   # Catch Keyboard interrupt to prevent motor from continuing to
   # operate if 5 seconds have not elapsed.
   except KeyboardInterrupt:
       print("Keyboard interrupt received.")
   
   # Make sure to release the GPIO pin(s)
   fan.disconnect()

3. Finally run the command python3 my_fan.py to see the fan in action.

More Information

For more information about pigpio, you can visit the official website.

Information about the pigpio Daemon can be found in the official website.

License

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

Author & Maintainer

Julian Rendon

Email: [email protected]