Metadata-Version: 2.1
Name: ExplorerHAT
Version: 0.5.1
Summary: A module to control the Explorer HAT Raspberry Pi Addon Board
Home-page: http://shop.pimoroni.com
Author: Philip Howard
Author-email: phil@pimoroni.com
License: MIT
Description: ![Explorer HAT/pHAT](explorer-hat.png)
        https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/explorer-hat
        https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/explorer-phat
        
        The Explorer HAT and Explorer pHAT have a heap of useful input and output options that will take your Raspberry Pi projects to the next level. Great for driving motors, using analog sensors, interfacing with 5V systems, and touch interfaces.
        
        ## Installing
        
        ### Full install (recommended):
        
        We've created an easy installation script that will install all pre-requisites and get your Explorer HAT/pHAT
        up and running with minimal efforts. To run it, fire up Terminal which you'll find in Menu -> Accessories -> Terminal
        on your Raspberry Pi desktop, as illustrated below:
        
        ![Finding the terminal](http://get.pimoroni.com/resources/github-repo-terminal.png)
        
        In the new terminal window type the command exactly as it appears below (check for typos) and follow the on-screen instructions:
        
        ```bash
        curl https://get.pimoroni.com/explorerhat | bash
        ```
        
        Alternatively, on Raspbian, you can download the `pimoroni-dashboard` and install your product by browsing to the relevant entry:
        
        ```bash
        sudo apt-get install pimoroni
        ```
        (you will find the Dashboard under 'Accessories' too, in the Pi menu - or just run `pimoroni-dashboard` at the command line)
        
        If you choose to download examples you'll find them in `/home/pi/Pimoroni/explorerhat/`.
        
        ### Manual install:
        
        #### Library install for Python 3:
        
        on Raspbian:
        
        ```bash
        sudo apt-get install python3-explorerhat
        ```
        
        other environments:
        
        ```bash
        sudo pip3 install explorerhat
        ```
        
        #### Library install for Python 2:
        
        on Raspbian:
        
        ```bash
        sudo apt-get install python-explorerhat
        ```
        
        other environments:
        
        ```bash
        sudo pip2 install explorerhat
        ```
        
        ### Development:
        
        If you want to contribute, or like living on the edge of your seat by having the latest code, you should clone this repository, `cd` to the library directory, and run:
        
        ```bash
        sudo python3 setup.py install
        ```
        (or `sudo python setup.py install` whichever your primary Python environment may be)
        
        In all cases you will have to enable the i2c bus.
        
        ## Documentation & Support
        
        * Guides and tutorials  
        https://learn.pimoroni.com/explorer-hat  
        https://learn.pimoroni.com/explorer-phat  
        * Function reference  
        https://github.com/pimoroni/explorer-hat/blob/master/documentation/  
        * GPIO Pinout  
        https://pinout.xyz/pinout/explorer_hat_pro  
        https://pinout.xyz/pinout/explorer_phat  
        * Get help  
        http://forums.pimoroni.com/c/support  
        
        ## Important Notes
        
        Explorer HAT/pHAT uses an output driver chip called the ULN2003A, which contains a set of transistor pairs called a Darlington Array. It transforms the small logic signal of the Pi into something capable of driving much bigger loads, such as motors, steppers, lights and more.
        
        The 4 outputs on Explorer can sink 5V, but not source. This means you need to connect your load to one of the 5V pins, and then to the output. When you turn the output on it will connect your circuit to ground, allowing current to flow and your load to turn on. This is the opposite of using a bare Pi GPIO pin, where you might connect to the pin and then to ground; keep this in mind!
        
        # Changelog
        
        0.5.1
        -----
        
        * Fix Python 3.9 support for Thread.is_alive()
        
        0.5.0
        -----
        
        * Refactor library setup()
        * Raise ImportError instead of hard exit
        * Add support for ADS1115 variant
        * Fix Syntax Warning
        
        0.4.2
        -----
        
        * Initial release to Raspbian Apt repository
        
        0.4.1
        -----
        
        * Dropped junk files from package
        * Refactor into package
        
        0.4.0
        -----
        
        * Restructure to include pins/ads1015 in package
        * Dropped captouch from manifest
        
        0.3.0
        -----
        
        * Added support for Explorer pHAT
        * Better device detection
        
        0.2.0
        -----
        
        * Updated to depend upon common cap1xxx library
        * Hopefully supports Python 3
        
        0.1.1
        -----
        
        * Added analog changed function
        
        
Keywords: Raspberry Pi Explorer HAT
Platform: UNKNOWN
Classifier: Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable
Classifier: Operating System :: POSIX :: Linux
Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
Classifier: Intended Audience :: Developers
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 2.6
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3
Classifier: Topic :: Software Development
Classifier: Topic :: System :: Hardware
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