Adafruit_CircuitPython_Crickit/README.rst
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Introduction
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This convenience library makes coding for the Crickit robotics boards simpler and shorter.
Dependencies
=============
This driver depends on:
* `Adafruit seesaw library <https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Circuitpython_seesaw>`_
* `Adafruit Motor library <https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Circuitpython_Motor>`_
Please ensure all dependencies are available on the CircuitPython filesystem.
This is easily achieved by downloading
`the Adafruit library and driver bundle <https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle>`_.
Installing from PyPI
====================
On supported GNU/Linux systems like the Raspberry Pi, you can install the driver locally `from
PyPI <https://pypi.org/project/adafruit-circuitpython-crickit/>`_. To install for current user:
.. code-block:: shell
pip3 install adafruit-circuitpython-crickit
To install system-wide (this may be required in some cases):
.. code-block:: shell
sudo pip3 install adafruit-circuitpython-crickit
To install in a virtual environment in your current project:
.. code-block:: shell
mkdir project-name && cd project-name
python3 -m venv .env
source .env/bin/activate
pip3 install adafruit-circuitpython-crickit
Usage Example
=============
This examples shows how to control all the devices supported by the library.
In most cases you just need a couple of imports.
.. code-block:: python
# This is a mock example showing typical usage of the library for each kind of device.
from adafruit_crickit import crickit
# Add this import if using stepper motors.
# It will expose constants saying how to step: stepper.FORWARD, stepper.BACKWARD, etc.
from adafruit_motor import stepper
# Set servo 1 to 90 degrees
crickit.servo_1.angle = 90
# Change servo settings.
crickit.servo_1.actuation_range = 135
crickit.servo_1.set_pulse_width_range(min_pulse=850, max_pulse=2100)
# You can assign a device to a variable to get a shorter name.
servo_2 = crickit.servo_2
servo_2.throttle = 0
# Run a continous servo on Servo 2 backwards at half speed.
crickit.continuous_servo_2.throttle = -0.5
# Run the motor on Motor 1 terminals at half speed.
crickit.dc_motor_1.throttle = 0.5
# Set Drive 1 terminal to 3/4 strength.
crickit.drive_1.fraction = 0.75
if crickit.touch_1.value:
print("Touched terminal Touch 1")
# A single stepper motor uses up all the motor terminals.
crickit.stepper_motor.onestep(direction=stepper.FORWARD)
# You can also use the Drive terminals for a stepper motor
crickit.drive_stepper_motor.onestep(direction=stepper.BACKWARD)
# Note: On CPX Crickit, NeoPixel pin is normally connected to A1, not to seesaw,
# so this part of the demo cannot control the NeoPixel terminal.
# Strip or ring of 8 NeoPixels
crickit.init_neopixel(8)
crickit.neopixel.fill((100, 100, 100))
# Set the Crickit's on-board NeoPixel to a dim purple.
crickit.onboard_pixel.brightness = 0.01
crickit.onboard_pixel[0] = (255, 24, 255)
# or
crickit.onboard_pixel.fill((255, 24, 255))
Contributing
============
Contributions are welcome! Please read our `Code of Conduct
<https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Crickit/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>`_
before contributing to help this project stay welcoming.
Documentation
=============
For information on building library documentation, please check out `this guide <https://learn.adafruit.com/creating-and-sharing-a-circuitpython-library/sharing-our-docs-on-readthedocs#sphinx-5-1>`_.