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TODO
CircuitPython module for the MAX31865 thermocouple amplifier.
Dependencies
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Usage Example
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TODO
See examples/simpletest.py for a demo of the usage.
Contributing
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# Simple demo of the MAX31865 thermocouple amplifier.
# Will print the temperature every second.
import board
import busio
import time
import adafruit_max31865
# Initialize SPI bus and sensor.
spi = busio.SPI(board.SCK, MOSI=board.MOSI, MISO=board.MISO)
cs = board.D5 # Chip select of the MAX31865 board.
sensor = adafruit_max31865.MAX31865(spi, cs)
# Note you can optionally provide the thermocouple RTD nominal, the reference
# resistance, and the number of wires for the sensor (2 the default, 3, or 4)
# with keyword args:
#sensor = adafruit_max31865.MAX31865(spi, cs, rtd_nominal=100, ref_resistor=430.0, wires=2)
# Main loop to print the temperature every second.
while True:
# Read temperature.
temp = sensor.temperature
# Print the value.
print('Temperature: {0.3f}C'.format(temp))
# Delay for a second.
time.sleep(1.0)