LUSI Science Module

This repository contains Python scripts for controlling the hardware components of the Lehigh University Space Initiative (LUSI) Science Module.
The scripts are designed to run on a Raspberry Pi and provide interfaces for actuators (motors, servos) and sensors (load cell with HX711).

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Hardware_Controllers

Motor Controller

Run with: python Hardware_Controllers/motor_controller.py

Controls:

• 1/2 → Motor1 forward/backward
• 3/4 → Motor2 forward/backward
• a/d/f → Servo to 0°, 90°, 180°
• s → Stop all motors
• q → Quit program

Mass Sensor Controller

Run with: python Hardware_Controllers/mass_sensor_controller.py

• Tares automatically on startup
• Prints weight in grams every second
• Stop with CTRL+C

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Dependencies

Install required Python libraries before running the scripts:

• pip install RPi.GPIO
• pip install hx711

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Notes

• Scripts require a Raspberry Pi with GPIO access
• Output is printed to the terminal for monitoring and debugging