A collection of examples for using the gpiozero library for reading sensors and activating actuators
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from gpiozero import MCP3008
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from time import sleep
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# Before you start #
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# remember to enable SPI in raspi-config > interfaces before you run this the first time
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# see method one here: https://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2014/08/enabling-the-spi-interface-on-the-raspberry-pi/
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#################
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# Wiring MCP3008 #
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# https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-analog-to-digital-converters/mcp3008
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# gpiozero documentation about MCP3008: https://gpiozero.readthedocs.io/en/stable/api_spi.html
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#################
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# Wiring sensors #
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#################
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# This code assumes you have an LDR on channel 0 of the mcp3008
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# You can wire one up like so: https://maker.pro/raspberry-pi/tutorial/how-to-read-an-ldr-sensor-with-raspberry-pi-using-mcp3008
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# However, you could use any other analog sensor (up to eight)
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ldr = MCP3008(channel=0, device=0)
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while True:
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print(ldr.value)
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sleep(0.01)
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