https://github.com/pimoroni/skywriter-hat
Skywriter python libraries and examples
https://github.com/pimoroni/skywriter-hat
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Skywriter python libraries and examples
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/pimoroni/skywriter-hat
- Owner: pimoroni
- License: mit
- Created: 2014-11-05T16:49:25.000Z (over 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-06-26T17:39:02.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-01T14:05:49.679Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: pypi-package
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/skywriter-hat
- Size: 2.1 MB
- Stars: 92
- Watchers: 23
- Forks: 33
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
This repository contains libraries and examples for the Pimoroni Skywriter boards.
Compatible with:
* Skywriter - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/skywriter?variant=1047423445
* Skywriter HAT - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/skywriter-hat?variant=1002848445
## Installing Software
### One-line Installer
We've created a super-easy installation script that will install all pre-requisites and get your HAT up and running in a jiffy. To run it fire up Terminal which you'll find in Menu -> Accessories -> Terminal on your Raspberry Pi desktop like so:
In the new terminal window type the following and follow the instructions:
```
curl -sS get.pimoroni.com/skywriter | bash
```
### From PyPi (Stable)
Install `smbus`:
```
sudo apt install python3-smbus
```
Enable i2c:
```
sudo raspi-config nonint do_i2c 0
```
Install the library:
```
python3 -m pip install skywriter
```
### From Source (Unstable/Latest)
Install `smbus`:
```
sudo apt install python3-smbus
```
Enable i2c:
```
sudo raspi-config nonint do_i2c 0
```
Install the library:
```
git clone https://github.com/pimoroni/skywriter-hat
cd skywriter-hat/python/library
python3 setup.py install
```
## Documentation & Support
* Function reference - http://docs.pimoroni.com/skywriter/
* GPIO Pinout - https://pinout.xyz/pinout/skywriter_hat
* Get help - http://forums.pimoroni.com/c/support
## Skywriter to Pi Connection
You can use a full-sized Skywriter board with your Raspberry Pi and our library by mimicking the connections that the HAT users. They are as follows:
Skywriter | Raspberry Pi
-----------|--------------
GND | GND
TRFR | GPIO 27
RESET | GPIO 17
SCL | GPIO 3 / SCL
SDA | GPIO 2 / SDA
VCC | 3V